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Hoppin John – A New Year’s Tradition. In the Southern United States, Hoppin John is something that is served around New Year’s Day. It is a simple dish of black-eyed peas, pork, and rice. The old wives’ tale is that it’s believed to bring luck and peace in the comingRead More…
Stetson Salad – Cowboy Ciao was a restaurant in Scottsdale that has closed. They were famous for their Stetson Salad. The Stetson Salad has a wonderful combination of textures and flavors. And the dressing is a buttermilk-pesto-mayo-lemon combination that’s perfect for this dish. And the variations in the salad ingredients are endless. YouRead More…
Brazilian Shrimp Stew or Moqueca de camarão. I am participating in another great International Collab, Food from Brazil, #feijoada #braziliancuisine. Feijoada is a thick stew that is made of black beans and some sort of fatty meat (like sausage) and has lots of vegetables. It’s popular in Brazil and someRead More…
Spanakopita – and my interview with Joanne Anton, Director of Giving for Herb Kohl Philanthropies. In our continuing series, “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” Joanne and I are making Spanakopita, the classic Greek savory pie. Joanne is listed in the 2023 Milwaukee Business Journal’s top 100 Powerbrokers in Milwaukee. WhatRead More…