OMG yum!

Sprizzo's Friday soup!

Got a sneaky sample.... Harvest Soup topped with


crasins and pepitas.


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A Small Glimpse of Toronto's Food and Beer Scene: Day 1

This past weekend my husband and I went to Toronto to see U2. While I love U2 and  seeing the sights was a high priority, so was eating and drinking yummy stuff we can't get in the states. I did my research before we left and here is the recount of the last  5 days, 1400 miles, and 4 types of poutine.

Day 1:

Check into the hotel (I could write a whole blog just about that) and a cab ride to our first gastropub, The Irish Embassy,  for a well deserved pint of Kilkenny.

My husband and I first had a pint of Kilkenny at my Dad's house over a year ago from the "secret" supply he brought back from Ireland. (Unfortunately you can't buy this wonderful ale here in Wisconsin, only a few select East coast bars, so I was determined to find it somewhere! After research I found it was available in Canada and with the help of Rodger Mittag locate several pubs that had it on draught.)

We Had been driving quite a while so the cold pint hit the spot, but we were starving as well.  Instead of a single entree we went for the sharing of appetizers route. 

Jameson Chicken Liver Pate- peppercorn crusted, with mini toast, gherkins, and berry compote

This was probably one of the best combinations I have ever had. It was an awesome mix of texture, smell, spice from the peppercorn, sweet from the berries, and the sour pickle! Photos can not do this dish justice.

Irish Poutine- fries covered in garlic mayo topped with shredded cheese, served with a side of gravy

How can you go wrong with this combo??
Tandoori Chicken Skewers- with spicy peanut and raita dipping sauce served in a papadum "bowl"

I am a huge fan of Indian food so this was right up my alley!

While we ate we also tried some Canadian brews and a concoction recommended by the bartender (a new fave).

Irish Black Russian- Vodka, Tia Maria, Coke, and Guinness


Day 1.... the adventure was just beginning......

Summer

Summer is such a crazy time in Wisconsin. Wisconsinites wait so long for summer to arrive and then cram as much in as we can over approximately 12-16 weeks! I am guilty of over scheduling myself to the max and neglecting my blog! But I still take photos of food.... So here are a few things I've tried in the last month or so.







Sesame Ahi Tuna salad @ Wine Maniacs







Root Beer Pulled Pork @ Sprizzo







Margarita Pizza (order it sauceless!!!) @ Magellans







Grilled Mahi Mahi with homemade Mango Salsa and Citrus rice @ Fuzzy's







Garlic wings @ Club 400







June Burger of the Month @ J. Lotti's







Roasted Veggi sandwich @ D Mo's Italian Pasta and Chop House







Homemade Bacon Wapped Jalapeno Poppers @ A Brewer Tailgate Party







Colorado Chicken Mole @ Botanas







Pork and Chicken Tamales@ Taqueria Palomar


Its been a yummy summer so far!




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Seesters

Spring is almost here.... Or at least I am going to tell myself that!!

Today I needed a good place for a working lunch halfway between Oconomowoc and Waukesha.... Seesters was the perfect location!


Great pico and seasoned chips for started (though not included, 3.95 for a basket)

Here is the menu:



We both got the fish tacos.


One tilapia and one fried cod....

Even though I'm not a fan of tilapia, (due to Mike Rowe's tv show "Dirty Jobs" tilapia farm episode) it was better than the cod. I think their fryer oil wasn't hot enough, because the batter wasn't as crispy as I would have expected and the batter seemed to have absorbed a lot of oil. Eww

Overall it was ok, not the best, not the worst.

I think the waitstaff could have been a bit quicker and it would have been nice if they would have informed us sooner that they were short staffed and their would be delays, before we had already waited 30 min.... What it we were in a big rush??!! we weren't though, it was too beautiful out.

I will go back again without a doubt though just so I can sit outside with a cocktail :) . And if I get food it won't be fish tacos.





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Pita and Pan

Ok so today's lunch wasn't the healthiest, but it was the BEST gyro I've ever had! No lie, better than Oakland Gyro, better than Golden Gyro, better than Gyro's West. AND it's super close to home, is owned by Chef Tony of D Mo's @ the Clarke, and they deliver if need be!!!! What more can you ask for!!!




























When Tony asked what I was having for lunch I told him whatever he choose.... He recommend the the gyro platter.

Here is what I loved about it:

First of all the presentation in the metal tray was new and refreshing.

I loved the Greek salad on the side and the fries were excellent, crispy outside and a perfectly warm potato center, dusted with a homemade seasoning.

But the star was the gyro!

A perfect gyro. The pita was soft and warm, the gyro meat was super moist and didn't have those annoying dry edges you come to expect with a gyro. There were thinly sliced red onion, just enough without being overwhelming, fresh diced cucumber and tomato, and just enough sauce.

I can't wait to have another.... Maybe next week! Or just a huge Greek salad!

Congratulations Tony on another great new Waukesha location.



D Mo's Pita and Pan
131 W Sunset Ave
Waukesha, Wi

Located on Sunset Ave just west of East Ave next to Kim's Garden in Waukesha.
Open 10am-9pm 7 days a week.

Healthy Options in Downtown Waukesha

Every year, like many, I vow to eat healthier and this year is no different.


Dady Oh's
Grilled Veggie Sandwich

A toasty baguette filled with sautéed mushrooms, green pepper, red onion, tomatoes and a bit of cheddar cheese!!! Choose the fresh made pasta salad over the fries or chips and you have an excellent and satisfying vegetarian lunch.









My cousin had the salad special.... A grilled steak (made to order med-rare), a hard boiled egg, fresh fruit and veggies balsamic glaze! She loved it!!







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Tbar Part 2

Smoked salmon tacos with cilantro lime cream sauce.





Tuna tartare with mango cucumber slaw.





Nachos.

Location:Breckenridge Base of Peak 8

Breckenridge Brewery & Pub

Loved, loved, loved....

If your in the mood for great beer, yummy food, and AWESOME people watching this is your place!!!!

Ahi Tuna Fingers!!!






Beer Sampling











Ok here are the beers:

Irish Red:
Lingering head
Amber
Tang
Bitter aftertaste

Trippel:
Cloudy golden(hazy sun)
Not linger head really


Lucky U IPA:
Redish golden
Not an IPA fan

Oatmeal Stout:
Dark rich yet mellow
Excellent finish
Was told it's the "best one"

Agave Wheat:
Golden
Cloudy
Mild

Vanilla Porter:
Easy drinking dark beer
Great sweet smell
Aswesome finish
Not bitter at all
*****Favorite

Breckinridge Light:
Boring

Avalanch:
Wasn't yummy, but wasn't awful.






There is also a Denver location, check this place out!!!!


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http://www.kenoshasteakhouse.com/

Steakhouse night....table for 4 please....

First table too wobbly to sit at!
Second table just right.






Starting the evening with a Pyramid Apricot Ale...sodas, and a Bud Light...

Apps:

Lobster Fritters- Where is the lobster? Great concept.... Corn, jalapenos, cornmeal "dough" and deep fried with a creamy sauce.... Like I said we didn't see or taste the lobster!!!









Tuna Wontons-Yeah---- if you see the ahi tuna fingers from BreckBrew you will see what tuna should look like!!!








Salad with Ranch for two. Nice size salad but bad lettuce was hidden under the toppings.

Chili just normal.... Nothing special, but they did add fresh jalapenos and cheese as requested (missed the onions).

Chicken rice soup of the day; overly salty!! I think it was condensed soup that they forgot to add water too. Blah.

Dinner:

I had the Colorado trout and garlic mashed potatoes..... It was ok, not good, not bad, just boring!






The guys had the BBQ platters.... Also just ok. Oh, but the rock hard corn bread ruled, j/k.








So, in my "expert" opinion, skip this place! Not to mention this was the most expensive meal we had during the whole trip!!!!


Oh yeah and it has nothing to do with Wisconsin, according to the waitress.
It's named after the Kenosha Pass in the mountains.....But there is obviously roots in the name. I looked it up because I was wondering what Kenosha means etc..... Its means "place of the pike" or something similar to that.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenosha,_Wisconsin



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Location:N Main St,Breckenridge,United States

I got my reservation.....

For Sprizzo's Beer Dinner.

Here's the scoop from MaryLou:

Saturday, May 21st- Beer Dinner

What kind of an event is this? Well… we have planned a special menu and beer tasting. We have carefully gone over items to make certain that the beer enhances the flavor of the food (tough job, I know). There will be two appetizers: parmesan canapés and hummus, our fruit and nut salad, several entrées including chicken pesto, bleu cheese slider, and pulled bbq pork and two deserts- raspberry cheesecake and Key lime cake, all done as tapas portions. There will be a corresponding beer to go with each, 8 5oz beers in all

This event will be a reservation only event. Call us at 513-5640 a.s.a.p. as there is a lot of interest in the event, and we will fill up fast!









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Easter Eggs

I am in charge of Deviled Eggs every year for every holiday.... I don't even eat them (due to my dislike for mayo).
And because I get bored making the same thing I added a little new twist this year and got rave reviews.

Here are my filling Ingredients:

-Champagne Stoneground Honey Mustard
-Pickle Relish
-Mayo
-Egg yokes
-Cayenne pepper
-Salt
-Black pepper
And a dash of fresh dill on top.....



Awesome combo!

Not pretty though.... My piping bag took a crap so I had to use a teaspoon :( but I LOVE my antique egg holder I "inherited" from my Aunt Eileen!!!! It makes the ugliest eggs beautiful.

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If you want one really good margarita....

Come to Angels Hallow in Breckenridge......

Referred to me by the bartender at the Dredge yesterday....

Mr. Frank Zappa (aka the awesome bartender) makes a wicked "Rocket Fuel" margarita!!!
7 types of tequila, half a lime, and ice.....

Holy crap it is awesome......




























One is All you'll need.... Ask JP-







Oh yeah, mine is the empty one!!!





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Location:S Park Ave,Breckenridge,United States

Tbar

Just conquered my fear of heights by riding the BreckConnect up to Peak 9 to Tbar located @13,000ft just to have some yummy food and a Bloody Mary ! I might be crazy...... But so far it's been worth it!!!!






















Crispy, perfectly seasoned calamari.

And the super yum...

Lobster quesadilla's with a cilantro lime cream!!!













So good we are coming back tomorrow!!!!


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Location:County Road 3,Breckenridge,United States