This project will raise funds for the Marquette Police K9 Team. It will outfit their patrol vehicle with vital equipment to keep K9 Zepp and Officer Waldo safe. K9 Zepp (named after the best band ever – Led Zeppelin) and Officer Waldo Please go to our DONATE PAGE and support this project.
K9 Nitro Photo Credit: Simple Beauty Photography This organization was formed to honor the service of K9 Nitro, an Explosives Detection K9for the Marquette Police Department. He was more than just a working dog, he was anambassador of good will and a friendly face of the Marquette Police Department. His charmdrew the attention of everyone…
Searing the meat first makes the chops moist and the sauce is incredible. It was a wonderful feast for a cold winter night. However, it could easily translate to summer dinners as well. Imagine starting the cooking process on the grill and finishing with the glaze. Add a scoop of pineapple sorbet and a slice of watermelon and you have a perfect meal. … More Apricot & Garlic Glazed Pork Chops
I hope you enjoy this healthed up version of an egg roll. It is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your family’s meals and it’s low carb. … More Low Carb Egg Roll in a Bowl & So Much More
While these sprouts can be made ahead and warmed up they are best served right out of the oven. I also suggest that you use fresh Brussels sprouts, instead of frozen, to reach the right crispiness. While a couple frozen bags of Brussels sprouts are a staple in our freezer, I like to use fresh ones when I am able. … More CRISPY MAPLE GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
This lush cream cheese spread would be a great addition to a holiday charcuterie board with crackers, served as a dip for fruit, or be fantastic on a bagel for brunch. It is simple to make and would keep for several days stored in the refrigerator. … More Candied Walnut Spread with Honey & Cinnamon
This year I have had a bumper crop of cucumbers, and after making several batches of dill pickles and selling an abundance at the Skandia Farmers Market, I have been coming up with different ways to eat cucumbers. One of my favorite ways to enjoy their refreshing flavor is in a homemade Mediterranean tzatziki sauce. While I enjoy using it as a dip for vegetables and in a sandwich wrap, I thought I would try my hand at a marinated beef gyro. When I posted a photo on my personal social media account of my food experiment, several friends asked me for the recipe. A couple mentioned that they loved the flavors of a gyro, but felt an aversion to eating lamb. If you do not eat beef, you could use chicken and if you do not eat meat you could substitute large portabella mushrooms or eggplant. If you are watching your intake of bread, you can leave off the pita and turn it into a gyro salad. … More BEEF GYROS WITH CUCUMBER TZATZIKI SAUCE
I love the combination of balsamic vinegar with fruit and berries. Even a small drizzle of aged balsamic brings out their juicy sweetness. Another combination that I am wild about is basil with peaches and/or nectarines. Thus, the inspiration for this recipe. … More Stone Fruit Salad with Basil, & Blistered Tomatoes
*Note – I wrote this post at the end of July Dear Summer,Please slow down. I love the scent of freshly mown grass and the rose bush I planted in June smells delightfully like cinnamon. I promise to immerse more than my toes into Lake Superior and eat copious amounts of watermelon and strawberries. I … More GARDEN SIMPLICITY: SEASONAL AWARENESS
This week a friend contacted me and asked for some advice. She had never grown beets, or cooked with them before, and her garden was producing a beautiful crop of plump beets. After directing her to the various recipes on my blog, I decided it may be a sound idea to curate some collections of recipes that feature various vegetables and herbs.
So today I offer the first in a serious of posts. This one featuring the glorious beet. … More Seven Beet Recipes: A Curated Collection
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