We had Halibut and Salmon one night for dinner
Brianne blowing out her candle on her birthday cheesecake cupcake
Monday, April 20, 2009
Easter
I spent the Easter weekend with Brie and her family near Milwaukee in Menomonee Falls at her grandparent's house. I was able to meet alot of her family. I had a great time with her family and they are alot like ours with grandchildren of all ages.
We had Halibut and Salmon one night for dinner
Brianne blowing out her candle on her birthday cheesecake cupcake
We had Halibut and Salmon one night for dinner
Brianne blowing out her candle on her birthday cheesecake cupcake
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
New Recipe Blog
I have started a new recipe blog...I know some of you have been wanting me to do this. It is mikesfoods.blogspot.com
Friday, February 27, 2009
Big Gills
Kept a few for dinner...maybe some coconut fried sunfish with plum sauce
Largest Bluegill I have ever pulled through the ice! Bigger than my hand, paper plate even!
Largest Bluegill I have ever pulled through the ice! Bigger than my hand, paper plate even!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
10 Foods Once Hated or Feared!
1. Asparagus - I used to hate it, but now is one of my favorite veggies...really good on the grill.
2. Oysters - I remember trying oyster soup that was made with canned oysters. I remember being forced to try it and you can guess the rest. I have since had fresh oysters on the half shell and smoked oysters that I liked.
3. Brussel sprouts - I remember mom and dad making them once when we were younger and I thought they were disgusting. I know many people still dont like them. Try quartering them and sautee'ing them with onions and bacon. Top them with a little honey and they are delicious!
4. Frog legs - I never imagined that I would eat something involving frogs. When I worked at the country club I made fried frog legs that were used as a garnish to a lobster salad. They were very tender and tasted great!
5. Salmon - I was never a big fan of salmon until I went to culinary school. I love in now and have had it in many different ways...beet cured salmon, baked salmon, grilled, manhattan chowder, blacked, smoked, etc.
6. Venison Heart - Never thought I would or could eat this. The last couple of years my roomate had been telling me how good they are. I finally made it this year and it was pretty good.
7. Squid - The name itself may have kept the appeal away from me. It is still disgusting to clean, but it is very good if it is cooked right and not overcooked (calmari)
8. Spinach - Mom used to make canned or frozen spinach as a side to a meal. It was mushy and I thought it was disgusting. I enjoy spinach now. I like it in stuffing, salads, or it is also good as a side to a meal if it is quickly sauteed with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and a dash of lemon juice..mmm
9. Guacamole - I hated the mushy, blended avacodos that were often served as a side at taco joints. I like it now if it is not the blended version, a version that is more like a salsa with much flavor.
10. For those foods not tried. There are a lot of different foods that exists that I haven't tried that may be delicious or maybe I will regret tasting. Never know unless you try it.
What foods did you once hate or fear?
2. Oysters - I remember trying oyster soup that was made with canned oysters. I remember being forced to try it and you can guess the rest. I have since had fresh oysters on the half shell and smoked oysters that I liked.
3. Brussel sprouts - I remember mom and dad making them once when we were younger and I thought they were disgusting. I know many people still dont like them. Try quartering them and sautee'ing them with onions and bacon. Top them with a little honey and they are delicious!
4. Frog legs - I never imagined that I would eat something involving frogs. When I worked at the country club I made fried frog legs that were used as a garnish to a lobster salad. They were very tender and tasted great!
5. Salmon - I was never a big fan of salmon until I went to culinary school. I love in now and have had it in many different ways...beet cured salmon, baked salmon, grilled, manhattan chowder, blacked, smoked, etc.
6. Venison Heart - Never thought I would or could eat this. The last couple of years my roomate had been telling me how good they are. I finally made it this year and it was pretty good.
7. Squid - The name itself may have kept the appeal away from me. It is still disgusting to clean, but it is very good if it is cooked right and not overcooked (calmari)
8. Spinach - Mom used to make canned or frozen spinach as a side to a meal. It was mushy and I thought it was disgusting. I enjoy spinach now. I like it in stuffing, salads, or it is also good as a side to a meal if it is quickly sauteed with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and a dash of lemon juice..mmm
9. Guacamole - I hated the mushy, blended avacodos that were often served as a side at taco joints. I like it now if it is not the blended version, a version that is more like a salsa with much flavor.
10. For those foods not tried. There are a lot of different foods that exists that I haven't tried that may be delicious or maybe I will regret tasting. Never know unless you try it.
What foods did you once hate or fear?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
fishin at Red Lake
18 inch walleye mom had to throw back because of the slot...
Very large Red Lake crappie I caught. I have caught many large crappies from Red Lake, but with the walleye comeback this may be my last gigantic Red laker. Because of this I decided to wrap and vacuum seal the crappie for the taxidermist. Now I will have a crappie for the wall!
For the most part the bite was really slow with a bite here and there. Between 3 of us we caught about 10 walleyes and brought home 5 eaters under the 17 inch slot. I had on the big fish of the day up to the hole, but it came off while I tried to pull it up the hole. I think it was a good walleye between 5 and 7 pounds.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Watching the Game
Meat, cheese, and cracker tray I made for the game. Too bad the Vikes couldn't get er' done.
Avocado Salsa I made before the game. Brianne and Heidi really enjoyed this salsa. I don't think they have had it before.
Ingredients:
-2 seeded diced tomatoes
-2 diced avocados
-1 small onion diced
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 to 3 tablespoons vinegar
-1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (parsley can be substituted)
-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
-salt and pepper to taste
-1 teaspoon lemon juice
-dash of hotsauce if you like it spicy
Mix all ingredients together and add extra garlic if preferred and/or add a little more vinegar if you prefer a more acidic taste.
Avocado Salsa I made before the game. Brianne and Heidi really enjoyed this salsa. I don't think they have had it before.
Ingredients:
-2 seeded diced tomatoes
-2 diced avocados
-1 small onion diced
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 to 3 tablespoons vinegar
-1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (parsley can be substituted)
-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
-salt and pepper to taste
-1 teaspoon lemon juice
-dash of hotsauce if you like it spicy
Mix all ingredients together and add extra garlic if preferred and/or add a little more vinegar if you prefer a more acidic taste.
Fishing Blue on the 2nd
Tree I caught...don't know how I got it through the hole. I don't know how many breakoffs I have had over the years on blue while ice fishing.
Brianne and I catching bluegills in the fishhouse. She had the hot hand catching many nice bluegills. Somehow we didn't get any pictures with her fish.
One of the nice eating northerns that we caught.
Northern dad caught that was hung up on a branch under the ice. My hands were cold after reaching in to unhook it!
Brianne and I catching bluegills in the fishhouse. She had the hot hand catching many nice bluegills. Somehow we didn't get any pictures with her fish.
One of the nice eating northerns that we caught.
Northern dad caught that was hung up on a branch under the ice. My hands were cold after reaching in to unhook it!
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