Food Fun Waukesha

Looking for something to warm you up on these unseasonably cook Spring days? Taco chili will surely warm you up. This is a family favorite that my husband introduced me too when we first started dating. I was leary about it because he does like spicier foods than me, but once he said I could add sour cream, I was in heaven. This is a super easy recipe that we name a dump and run and the slow cooker does all the hard work for us. The only prep you need to do is browning off the meat and onions. Once you have that done, it’s literally dumping in a…

Daylee Public House outdoor patio – on W. Main StreetPhoto: Daylee Public House It’s no secret that I am a fan of Daylee Public House. I have introduced many people to Megan and her lovely establishment and have never had a bad experience. She makes you feel like you are with family when you are there (and the good family, not the crazy uncle that bothers you.) Heat lamp at Daylee Public HousePhoto: Daylee Public House Daylee is good for small groups, large groups, private parties, catering, and more. There is plenty of space inside and out, and she caters to all seasons! Grilled cheese and tomato bisque at Daylee…

In honor of today being National Sandwich Day, I want to share my top sandwiches that I love in downtown Waukesha. There are a lot to choose from so I had to slim it down to my top five. Please share your favorites as well. 1. The Cranberry Bog – The Steaming Cup–This sandwich is the epitome of Thanksgiving. It has turkey, cranberry, mustard and pecans on a cranberry bread. Though ownership of the Cup has changed, this sandwich has stayed a staple and is so delicious. 2. Chicken Breast Salad – The Rochester Deli–Savory, delicious and always a great lunch option, this sandwich comes loaded with chicken in just…

Pieper Porch Winery has been around for about five years, but recently it has been picking up steam and popularity. More and more of my friends are talking about the business and it was about time I checked it out. The opportunity arose about a month ago and my friend and I decided to enjoy a nice sunny Saturday afternoon at the winery.  The winery is located on the edge of Waukesha/Mukwonago off Hwy. I/River Rd. It’s just a short drive from my house and is a residence that has been turned into the winery and vineyard.  The tasting room is located in the basement of their home and the family/staff…

Riverwalk Apartments, Waukesha It’s been almost 10 years since I moved to the city of Waukesha, not including my days at Carroll University (it was College back then). I have lived in two places in downtown, owned a condo on the north side, and now reside near Waukesha West in our forever home. There are definitely benefits to living in the heart of the city versus living in the more rural areas. The biggest benefit–being close to all the fun and excitement that comes with city living. When I moved to the Riverwalk Apartments in February 2008, downtown was revitalizing itself. Not even the catastrophic flooding of June 2008 could…

As you know, hubby and I love chicken wings and try them whenever we can. About a year ago, hubby and I made wings at home for the first time. It was definitely a new experience for both of us and it turned out so well. The wings were oven baked and amazing–I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience. The worst part of making wings is having to separate the wingette from the drumette. My coworker told me about Cermak and that it has an incredible butcher department. I went and checked it out for myself. Indeed the butcher department was very impressive with every cut of meat…

“Flatbreads – Like Pizza But Annoying”   🙂 Bacon Cheeseburger Flatbread That sentence couldn’t be any further from the truth for me, but my friends use it to talk about my obsession with flatbreads. It comes from stand up comedian Iliza Shlesinger discussing the way girls share appetizers, use Groupons, and then split the bill twelve ways. In all honesty, flatbreads are a favorite food of mine. If it’s on a menu, I’m most likely going to order it. And then I’m going to try and make it at home. I have tried to replicate a few that I have eaten and have come pretty close. I like flatbreads because…

Kara Reese Photography When I started at Image Makers fourteen years ago, I became aware of Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse. The company is a client of Image Makers and also provides floral and decor for the office. If you drive down North Street in Waukesha heading to downtown, you might notice the brightly colored, fun decor in front of our building. Waukesha Floral does an amazing job and we have even had people stop in and ask about it.  Marty and Jane are genuinely fun people and experts in their field–it was a no-brainer when it came time for floral for my wedding.  Kara Reese Photography The floral arrangements that…

I married my dream guy on April 29–Fiance has been upgraded to Hubby on the blog. Though it was typical of Wisconsin weather to be gorgeous the week prior to our wedding, we indeed had a rainy, unseasonably cold day. But that didn’t stop us from having an amazing party. From what I can tell and have heard, everyone had a great time and the rain didn’t get any of us down. On the Monday after, Hubby and I left for North Carolina on our honeymoon. We are non-traditional and kept that pattern up when we planned where to go for a week. To say Hubby is a “Duke fan”…

This weekend, I marry my best friend and love of my life–Fiance becomes Hubby on the blog. Being the foodie that I am, I wanted to create wedding favors based on a food theme. I looked through many ideas on Pinterest, researched and priced out options, and finally settled on heart-shaped puzzle cookies to follow our theme. I bounced the idea off my mom and we decided to bake, frost, and package all the cookies ourselves. This was quite the undertaking when realizing that it’s two cookies per person so they get both sides of the puzzle. I originally bought a cutter online that was 2″ X 2.5″ when complete–way…