Real Life Adventures: Cooking at Home, Restaurant Reviews and More
Vanilla Mascarpone
Combine:
*Or try other flavorings. I have tired two others: maple syrup and homemade preserves.
What interesting flavors can you come up with or tried? Comment and reply to share.
What do you do with over ripe bananas on a hot summer day? …. Make banana bread of course, but at this time of the year skip the oven.
For an upscale, relaxing brunch after the farmers market, the husband and I headed to Sardine. Not too far of a walk from the downtown action.
It was a gorgeous day so we sat on the patio overlooking lake Monona.
View from our table on the patio.
Here’s a thought…. You’re about to boil noodles, what do the directions on the box say?
Does it say “add salt to water, bring to boil”?
I say – why does it need to be regular salt?
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It’s only Monday, but the husband suggested dinner out – who am I to argue? (tee hee)
Since I got to choose, I picked Jac’s for Moules et Frites. Ever since last week and those yummy mussels at Merchant I’ve been thinking about heading back to Jac’s. We haven’t been in awhile. Let’s just say they did not disappoint.
Prince Edward Island mussels, simmered in garlic-chardonnay broth. With a fresh chunk of baguette for dunking and a cone of frites with a side of classic aioli dipping sauce. Since the cone is large enough for two be sure to ask for a second cup of aioli – so you don’t have to arm wrestle over it!
2019 Update: Sorry to report Jac’s is no longer in business. I fear the Monroe Street construction might have “done them in”. Let’s see if I can find somewhere else in Madison for mussels that can compare.
Continually voted as one of the Top 10 premier farmers markets in the country. It is truly NOT TO BE MISSED! Farmers and vendors from all over the state come to sell their super fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, meats, cheeses, bakery .. and more.
Did you know that the DCFM is reported to be the largest producer-only farmers’ market in the country? All items are produced by the members behind the tables and that no re-sale is allowed. (data directly from the DCFM website)
Saturday’s: April 8 – November 11
6:15 am – 1:45 pm
Note: There is a Wednesday Market, Holiday Market and a Winter Market. Click on the link above to find out more!
See ya on the Square!!
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Enjoyed lunch at Rockhound Brewing today on the last day of Madison Restaurant Week. ($15 per person for a three course meal)
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Second dinner out during Restaurant Week. Sadly disappointing.
Where to start? ….
How about the positives. Staff was friendly and attentive. Decor was nice. I really like the look of the wood, brick wall, pictures and light fixtures.
Continue reading “Madison Restaurant Week – Dinner at Delaney’s Steaks Seafood and Wine”
Enjoyed Merchant last night for dinner during Restaurant Week. $30 for a three course meal.
Started off with the Ricotta which was presented on a wood cutting board. Rich and creamy with a dash of chives sprinkled on top. The accompanying chilled blanched vegetables consisting of a heirloom cherry tomato, radish, carrots and green beans resting on beet greens gave the dish a pleasant addition. While the toasted Madison Sourdough baguette dipped in the Banyuls vinegar and olive oil added the crunch.
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