Whole Foods in Wauwatosa

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/wauwatosa

We went to the new Whole Foods in Tosa this morning.  What a fabulous place.  There are not enough words in my vocabulary to describe how great this place is.

I had a Dark Mocha from the gourmet coffee bar, as good a cup of coffee as I have ever had.  Heavenly aroma and taste of coffee and chocolate but not sweet.

Draft beer includes some of my favorites: Booyah, Fat Squirrel, and Riverwest Stein.  We got a growler of the Booyah.

Awesome bakery selection, fresh fish counter, etc.

An outstanding addition to the Tosa community.

Point Burger Bar

http://www.pointburgerbar.com/

Features beers from the Point brewery in Stevens Point, WI.

On my wish list.

Decadent Meatloaf

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/meatloaf-recipe.html

The bacon gives the meatloaf some support.

Pork Butt

http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2014/09/pork-shoulder-with-guinness-dried-cherries-and-sweet-potatoes.html

A perfectly fine use for any extra Guinness that you might have lying about your pantry.

Dawson's Wild Spice

http://www.mcssl.com/store/add1769958bd476592530d3c411e26/classic-red-wild-chili-mix

Dawson's Wild Spice Classic Red Wild Chili Mix

I received this as a Christmas present.

Particularly excellent on chili and bean soup.

Heavenly fragrance, marvelous flavor.

Very odd that neither their website nor their facebook page is functional.

The Perfect Grill

Comfort Food Casserole

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spaghetti-and-meatballs-casserole.html

I had no idea that spaghetti and meatballs used so many eggs.

Hales Corners Shortbread

Hales Corners Shortbread

4 sticks butter, softened (but NOT melted)
1 cup sugar
5 cups flour
1T vanilla (yes, tablespoon, NOT teaspoon)

Cream butter and sugar together.

Mix in vanilla.

Add flour, mix until uniform, it will be very dry and crumbly.

Knead until texture is similar to a drier version of play dough.

Roll into one inch balls, press onto cookie sheets.

Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Important note: Since there is no risk of raw-egg disease, just go ahead and eat the dough. No baking required.

Warm Bacon BBQ Sauce

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/steakhouse-cheddar-burger-with-warm-bacon-bbq-sauce/1afe61ff-87e0-4ef3-b065-27e0b60e42d6

Want to try it.