Milwaukee has a very vibrant food scene. There are very few chain restaurants in the city. Instead, there are many independent, unique restaurants of all ethnicities. One business here has sought to showcase the many diverse choices we have here. That is the Milwaukee Food & City Tours – https://www.milwaukeefoodtours.com/ […]
Tips & Short Cuts
Chinese carryout – Leftover rice recipe
When you get Chinese carryout, aren’t you always amazed at how much rice is left over? And the next day, it’s hard as a rock in the carton. You could just throw it away. Or….. You can be slightly creative and make that leftover rice into a nice side […]
Peas and Peanuts – The Bluebird, Leland, Mi.
The Bluebird Restaurant, Leland, Mi. – Peas and Peanuts Salad If you are not a “Leland Person”, you may find this combination odd. But in Leland, this is a time-honored staple of the dining scene. Not only is it served at the ‘Bird as a side or on the salad […]
City Tins Restaurant Review – Sala Italian Restaurant
City Tins Restaurant Review – Sala Italian Restaurant (https://www.salaitalianrestaurant.com/) Made the short trek to Sala, a neighborhood Italian restaurant across the street from UWM. It is on a side street and I would not have known about it without City Tins. Inside looks like a neighborhood place – bar area, […]
Olive Oil vs Vegetable Oil
Cooking tip – Olive Oil vs Vegetable Oil: What’s the difference? For Professional Chefs, the type of cooking oil you use is important. To those of us who are everyday home cooks, the difference may not be something to overthink. Olive Oil tastes like olives and vegetable oil tastes like, […]
Meraki City Tins Review
Meraki – Our 2nd City Tins (https://citytins.com/) visit of 2017 was to Meraki (http://www.restaurantmeraki.com/) in Walkers Point. Nice place, interesting food, good service. They have a combo of Bar Bites, Small Plates and regular sized entrees. They also have an intriguing Chef’s Choice “Culinary Adventure”, at three price points, where […]