Mice and Pizza

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_PIZZERIA_MICE_DUMPING?SITE=WIMIL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Mice and pizza just naturally go together?

Bee Pollen

http://www.beesbuzzing.com/hive-products/pollen-really-is-valuable/

I need to eat more bee pollen.

The War Against Cholesterol

http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/best-buy-drugs/high-cholesterol-medications/index.htm?EXTKEY=NB12N00H

Generic simvastatin is a CR Best Buy.

Healthy Fats

http://www.rodale.com/healthy-fats-0?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_02_28-_-Top5-_-NA

Olive oil, fish, and nuts.

Eat less meat?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/la-heb-meat-eating-20110225,0,4454005.story

But I love meat.

And what is a paltry 3 ounces?

How about a 24-ounce Porterhouse?

Tyranena Down 'N Dirty

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/784/56054

Chocolate Oatmeal Stout

I want to try this.

Five Foods

http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/116611698.html

I need to eat more kale, lentils, parsnips, sardines, and blueberries.

Malt Advocate

http://www.maltadvocate.com/default.asp

This looks like my kind of magazine.

Rye Whiskey

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/29/dining/29wine.html?pagewanted=1&ref=liquor

I would like to try all of those fine rye varieties.

Marconi Hot Giardiniera

http://www.marconi-foods.com/Hot_Giardiniera-details.aspx

I am amazed bordering upon stupification at how good this is.

Baltimore Bomb Pie

http://www.dangerouspies.com/

I want to eat the Baltimore Bomb Pie from Dangerously Delicious in Baltimore.

It was featured on the Guilty Pleasures episode of The Food Network show The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

Hand Mixer

http://www.lehmans.com/store/Kitchen___Helpers_and_Accessories___Dual_Speed_Hand_Crank_Mixer___1075600?Args=

I would love to have one of these but $650 is way, way, way out of my price range.

Great Lakes Distillery

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6182088/the_great_lakes_distillery_in_milwaukee_pg2.html?cat=16

I would love to attend one of the tours.

Pickled Bar Food

http://fwix.com/milwaukee/share/b60e348bf1/cudahy_plant_preserves_pickled_bar_food_tradition_as_popularity_sours

I will have to check at Ray's Butcher Shoppe.

Mirepoix

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/mirepoix

I like the idea of adding parsnips.

National Absinthe Day

http://www.drinklucid.com/

March 5th is National Absinthe Day.

Unfortunately, I left my bottle at the barn, so I am not sure how I am going to drink a shot on the appointed day.

Maybe I should call the Bosch to see if they have any at the bar.

Sprecher Irish Stout

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/144/3052

Interesting to read the range of views on this beer.

I would rate it as excellent in terms of flavor and mouthfeel.

Trust No One

http://www.adn.com/2011/02/24/1720621/nenana-seller-lied-about-salmon.html

Just because someone says that it is king salmon does not mean that it is really king salmon.

Pinehold Gardens

http://www.pineholdgardens.com/

Local, fresh, sustainable food.

I might not subscribe to their CSA but I should at least patronize their farm stand.

Eat Well Guide

http://www.eatwellguide.org/i.php?pd=Home

Fun tool to play around with to find good food.

Trout

http://www.rushingwaters.net/index.html

Maybe once it gets to be summer, I can drive over there and catch a couple of trout.

Fresh pan-fried trout.

Yummy.

Wisconsin Soup Company

http://www.wisconsinsoupcompany.com/

I love handcrafted soups.

Fifty Best Food Blogs

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/real_food/article5561425.ece

I wish I had time to read all these blogs.

Not enough hours in the day.

Godsell Farm

http://www.godsellfarm.com/GF/W.html

A potential source of local produce and eggs.

Lentil Soup

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/408

Looks hearty and delicious.

Club Paragon

http://www.clubparagon.com/

I have not been there in a very long time, but they have good online menus.

Milwaukee Fish Fry

http://milwaukeefishfrylist.com/

Over 500 opportunities, and I want to attend every single one of them.

Potosi Brewing Company

http://www.potosibrewery.com/

I would love to visit the National Brewery Museum, but it is a three hour drive.

Like going to Dubuque.

Tuaca

http://www.tuaca.com/Default.aspx

Vanilla Citrus Liqueur

Italian brandy blended with other ingredients.

Just like drinking dessert.

Tuscan Beans

I prepared dried great northern beans with Penzey's Tuscan Sunset herb mix.

I was amazed bordering upon stupification at how much more tender the great northern beans were compared to the dried black beans I recently prepared.

Bobby Flay at Kohl's

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/ourbrands/bobbyflay_aboutbobby.jsp

One of my favorite Food Network stars is affiliated with one of my favorite local stores.

Cherries

http://www.spoon.com/blog/2011/02/michigan-cherries/

Celebrate National Cherry Month!

Cuties

http://cutiescitrus.com/

California Mandarins.

I should eat more of them.

Sloop Betty

Thanks to Elizabeth for sending me this link.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bs-ae-maryland-distillery-20110220,0,3266605.story?page=1

I want to sample the Maryland spirits.

Water House Foods

http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cced/downtowns/innovative/business.cfm?storeid=18960

The next time I am in Lake Mills, I am going to stop here.

Combine it with a trip to the excellent Tyranena Brewery in Lake Mills.

Great Lakes Distillery blog

http://greatlakesdistillery.blogspot.com/

Very exciting to have a local distillery.

Flying Dog

http://www.flyingdognews.com/

A plethora of gourmet beers from Fredrick, Maryland.

I very much want to try those El Dorado hops.

Cranberry Meatballs

http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/chicken/cranberry-sauced-meatballs-appetizer/

I would like to try this recipe with lean ground turkey.

Chicago's top chef

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/dining/chi-grant-achatz-chicago-chef-alinea-20110215,0,5439243.story

The $195 per person is a little bit over my price range.

Health Benefits of Pears

http://www.drgranny.com/food-nutrition/health-benefits-of-pears/

We need to eat more pears.

Ratatouille

http://www.easy-french-food.com/ratatouille-recipe.html

Another way to eat eggplant.

Gin and Tonic

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/15/AR2011021502697.html?sid=ST2011021503248

Who knew it was such a complicated subject?

Health Benefits of Eggplant

http://www.elements4health.com/eggplant.html

I need to eat more eggplant.

Unless I start suffering from gout.

Shortbread

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chocolate_orange_shortbread_cookies/

I love shortbread.

Boerner Brunch

We attended the special Valentine's Day Brunch at Boerner this morning.

Awesome food.

Excellent coffee from Koko's.

The carving station turkey with lemon-honey sauce was outstanding.

The deviled eggs and chili were great.

More good food than I could eat.

Foods for Immunity

http://www.organicgardening.com/living/9-foods-boost-immune-system?cm_mmc=GardentoTableNL-_-2011_02_09-_-living-_-9_foods_to_boost_the_immune_system

I need to eat more yogurt.

And oysters.

Flavonoids

http://www.rodale.com/blood-pressure-and-diet-0?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_02_09-_-Top5-_-NA

I need to eat more eggplant.

Hunan

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/dining/reviews/09rest.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

Would love to eat at this restaurant.

Ancient Finnish Beer

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2011/02/08/20110208finland-ancient-beer-revived.html?source=nletter-entertainment

I would be willing to try ancient beer.

Eat less meat

http://www.startribune.com/local/115532669.html?elr=KArksUUUezH_MDC7DaaDy_vDEh7P:DiU

I would rather plant trees.

Steuben's in Denver

http://www.steubens.com/

I want to eat here several times.

Kammer Kirschwasser

http://www.wineglobe.com/12820.html

German Cherry Brandy.

Would love to try some.

Singapore Sling

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/01/AR2011020103892.html

I have never had one.

And where would I find a genuine cherry brandy?

Sugar Beets

http://www.rodale.com/genetically-engineered-sugar-beets?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_02_02-_-Top5-_-NA

Wind-pollinated genetically engineered crops are an interesting experiment.

Dietary Guidelines

http://www.rodale.com/new-dietary-guidelines?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_02_01-_-Top5-_-NA

I love fruits, vegetables, and beans.