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  • December 17th, 2010
  • lisa
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truffle truffle – So good they named it twice

Truffles, easily made, but infinity tough to perfect. That is for us commoners, but for those with the chocolate version of the Midas Touch, like Nicole at truffle truffle, whirl the ingredients and textures...

  • December 16th, 2010
  • lisa
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What others are saying – just a bit behind

A touch behind on the updates here, but we wanted to thank all of those who have written or mentioned us. We get busy doing other projects all the time,...

Our new coffee overlords: Metropolis

A wise man once said “the times they are a-changin’.” Sure, he meant the greater social structure of America and the world at large, but I thought I’d marginalize his...

Val’s doughnuts

One of our “pinch-hitter” bakers, Val – a server at the Publican, and had mentioned that she wanted to give making doughnuts for us a go. Instantly we loved the...

  • December 7th, 2010
  • lisa
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Holiday Stroll – A night in photos

There were droves of people in most stores, usually too many to get any worthwhile photos. Here are those up to snuf: The “This is Lakeview” LAMP party How would you...

  • December 6th, 2010
  • lisa
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TCHOs Christmas Series Boxes

We’ve written about TCHO before, but they’ve really outdone themselves this year – adding amazingly designed holiday themed boxes to their repertoire. They are the perfect thing to bring as...

  • December 2nd, 2010
  • lisa
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Nice Cream – local tasty handmade ice cream

It’s a feat to find a great ice cream that sources local ingredients and is also locally made. There are a few out there, but few are doing as tasty a job...

Jo Snow – Syrups for all seasons

In world where coffee shops slop in copious amounts of over sugared versions of vanilla or cinnamon, there is a maker of syrups slaying the dragon of over-sweet: Jo Snow....

  • November 22nd, 2010
  • lisa
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Southport Grocery’s Gift Baskets

Ever wanted a high five from the boss? Be it mental or physical, Southport Grocery’s gift baskets can facilitate. Sure, if you are the boss you can revive high fives too! Want...

  • November 18th, 2010
  • lisa
  • Comments Off on Milwaukee – through the eyes of a ‘first timer’

Milwaukee – through the eyes of a ‘first timer’

Or ‘Drinking through a city and the sadness of a lactose free person in the dairy capital’. Thats right readers; your tried and true narrator is lactose-intolerant and went to Wisconsin. But don’t...

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