Frequent readers here know that we have an unhealthy obsession with this creation known as Hoppel Poppel (read more on our earlier post here). Quick synopsis of the required ingredients: Basic Hoppel Poppel - Diced, par-boiled potatoes cooked until browned and crisping, sauteed with diced onion, and diced "salami" (see comment below), topped with egg, [...]
Category: Tastes
Autobahn Mi – German Pork Sandwich
Inspiration can come from anywhere, including a recent trip to the Vietnamese sandwich shop near by to have a fairly lackluster Special Banh Mi. Banh Mi simply translates as "bread", but has come to mean the sandwich served on a specific type of crispy, French-inspired, demi-baguette. The classic is known as the "special" and comes [...]
This little piggie…Kyle’s Whole Roasted Pig
So Kyle says, "We should cook a pig." What are you thinking - like a pork shoulder? "No, a whole pig." How would we get one? "Don't know yet." How would we cook it? Even a small pig wouldn't fit on the gas grill. "We make a roaster." And that is how it started. This [...]
Fish Fry Friday Nights
The Friday night Fish Fry is a tradition throughout the Great Lakes region, varying slightly with ethnic touches city by city, and even neighborhood by neighborhood. In the Milwaukee area, our favorite old school fish fry can be enjoyed at Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn, a place that is worth visiting for the history alone. [...]
Central Waters Beer – Root Cellar Dinner
A recent barrel-aged beer throwdown occurred at my local drinking establishment between Central Waters Brewing and Potosi Brewing, two Wisconsin breweries enjoying most-favored-brewery status in my house. Seven offering from each, ranging from their respective ambers and IPAs to fully loaded, barrel-strength stouts. They were glorious. They were also inspirational. An recent dinner gave us [...]
Great Lakes Cuisine 