• Day Trip

    Oliphant Brewing | Somerset WI

    A Small Brewery with Big Character! The Art alone is worth the drive from wherever you happen to be sitting at this very moment. A small “off the main drag and tucked away behind a liquor store” kind of place; it would be easy to miss if not for the ginormous eclectic murals popping up in the middle of Somerset WI. Here’s a list of other notable things that immediately come to mind when talking about Somerset Wisconsin: Um  …   I’m 37% Sure they’re big…

  • Dining Out,  Meat Shop Mondays

    Meat Shop Monday: Bob’s Processing

    Meat Shop: Bob’s Processing, Bloomer WI This one is fairly special to me. Moving to Wisconsin was never on my “To-do” list. It’s a funny way how things work out. Fast forward 12 years and look at me now; Sewn seeds, Spread Roots and Loin Fruits! Bob’s Processing was one of the first Local Businesses that I supported as an executive Chef. Living in Bloomer at the time, I would pick up 50 lbs of bacon weekly on my way into work in Chetek. Bob’s…

  • Dining Out

    Winter Wedding Shoot at The Mill in Chetek, WI

    A collection of photos captured By, the talented, Breeana Poppe at http://breeannakayphotography.com/  showcasing a few of our dessert options!     We would like to thank all of the vendors involved in creating the beautiful ambiance at The Mill  found hiding in the wisconsin Northwoods, in the small town of Chetek. Be sure to Check them out! And as a side note… Just for those of you keeping track… The Skulls & Sheep Skin made the shoot too! Venue – The Mill Photography – Breeanna Kay Photography…

  • Dining Out

    The Barn on Stoney Hill : Cornell, WI

    Earlier this year, towards the beginning of summer, we took part in a Styled Shoot at The Barn on Stoney Hill. Located in Cornell, Angie Popp & Co. has built a breathtaking venue off the beaten path in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Much gratitude for inviting us to participate in the day. It was phenomenal working with all of the different vendors and witnessing the execution and “tailor-made” services creating an accent through the most acute, yet seemingly minimalistic details. For the full set of…

  • Dining Out

    Day Trip: Duluth

    Discovering Northern Minnesota. My first impression of the city is a frozen cascade of streets and antique buildings making up the downtown area. Through the duration of my stay, I become convinced that this is a city built with the sole purpose of creating an inviting panoramic from any given perch. Downtown stretching to the banks of lake superior, Vertical roads winding though a historical district, the charming Aerial Lift Bridge located on the canal, and just across the harbor Superior can be made out…

  • Dining Out

    Heidi’s: Minneapolis

    Dedicated Chef, Stewart Woodman, has established a foodies paradise hidden on the outskirts of Lynn-Lake in Heidi’s. By offering an exciting and surprising Chef’s Tasting, Woodman provides a touch of “The Molecular Movement” while keeping his food easily approachable. Nine Course Tasting Caviar Sundae Scrambled Egg Ice Cream with A local Caviar Ceviche Bay Scallops in Muddled Rosemary Mignonette Tongue Pickled Beef Tongue, Roasted Shiitakes, Spicy Mustard, Soy Noodles Foie Stew Vanilla Poached Lentils, Pine cone Honey, Cherry Vinaigrette Lobster Pappardelle Black Truffle, Grano Padano…

  • Dining Out

    112 Eatery: Minneapolis

    Award Winning Chef, Issac Becker’s cozy little restaurant has been continuously setting the standard for eateries in the Twin Cities over the past several years. After hearing much celebration about the joint, I had to go see and discover the food for myself. As I approached the humble eatery, I immediately feel a sense of comfort. The petite location provides an intimate and welcoming ambiance which fits the staff and menu perfectly. With many pre-notions (built almost entirely on stories of other people’s experiences) and…

  • Dining Out

    “The East” defined by Lotus Leaf Café

    Yearning for something special around lunch time today, I stopped into a Thai and Vietnamese Bistro, The Lotus Leaf Café (in Cary, North Carolina). Nestled in the corner of a shopping center, on the crossroad of Harrison and Maynard I found a lunch that provided something exciting and exceeded all of my expectations. Sitting on the patio with a co-worker, drinking Japanese beer in the midst of a sunny day, I began to snap photos of the dishes as they were presented to us. Appetizers…