Tav on the Ave: Great Bar Fare in Mankato
We have been visiting "The Tav" (Tavern on the Avenue) regularly for over 20 years. It was one of our favorite places to go in college at MSU and as a young married couple. When our daughter was born 13 years ago, our favorite server Tasha (now a … [Read More...]
Denver’s Rioja: Fabulous Mediterranean Bistro Fare
Since I often travel for work, I am fortunate to be able to sample wonderful restaurants all over the country. Last week I traveled to Denver for the … [Read More...]
Copycat Recipes: Hawaiian Sweet Bread
Learning to make your favorite restaurant or prepackaged foods at home not only saves money, it's usually a lot healthier. I recently saw a Hawaiian … [Read More...]
Quick Shrimp Tacos
This has been our go-to recipe for shrimp tacos after tasting them in San Diego for the first time in 2007. For me, it's the dressing that makes it … [Read More...]
Easy Raspberry Chipotle Salad Dressing
I am a big fan of recipes that don't take long; and if the outcome tastes like restaurant fare, even better! I picked up a bottle of this Archer … [Read More...]
Homemade Frozen Custard
Do you love the frozen custard sold at places like Culvers? I do! I recently got an ice cream maker and decided to give homemade frozen custard a … [Read More...]
Tortellini Gorgonzola
This Tortellini Gorgonzola recipe was inspired by a local restaurant called The Neighbors Italian Bistro. I order it almost every time I go there, so … [Read More...]
Easter Chick Cupcakes
You know I love the Wilton Candy Eyeballs, right? I had to make an Easter cupcake with them. I made these Easter Chick Cupcakes First, I frosted … [Read More...]
Fondue Cheese Recipe – Gruyere, Swiss… Oh My!
Fondue Cheese Recipe 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 C. dry white wine 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 C. Swiss cheese, shredded 2 C. Gruyere cheese, shredded 1/2 … [Read More...]
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Chicken Wild Rice Soup is one of the first things I started making regularly when I was first married nearly 20 years ago. It's a Minnesota classic. … [Read More...]
