Mi Casa Su Casa Retreat

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Mi Casa Su Casa Cooks! While we don't actually have a restaurant here at Mi Casa Su Casa Retreat... we do enjoy food and sharing ideas with others. For restaurants and eateries in the area- please see the local area info section of our site and please browse each area to see what is available. We are finding out and learning more about excellent chefs, bakers, "foodie" experts and enthusiasts in the area. Some of these folks offer classes - please let us know if this is of interest to you!	Most Winters are long in Wisconsin. I guess this depends on your perspective..for example, if you are from Alaska- you might say "hey not so long!" Having some interests and hobbies can be helpful. I choose to embrace all of the seasons. Soup can be one of the simpler and warmer joys of Winter. My style of cooking is "a little of this" and "a little of that" with a "let's see what's actually in the pantry" thrown in. This was one of my faves of this Winter. REALLY EASY! Winter 'Sabi Soup Simple Steps: Start with your favorite type of broth- I chose veggie because that's what I had on hand. Saute some of your favorite vegetables- here I used red onion, celery, carrots and sauerkraut. Season with a bit of celery salt and dill. Squeeze fresh lime in the bowl just before serving. Add Wasabi Peas (watch out these little guys are potent- very HOT!) If spicy is not for you...a handful of oyster crackers will add a little crunch with out the ouch! :) If you like, you can vary this recipe by pre-cooking shrimp or chicken and adding to the soup. Many of our guests have a special occasion they are celebrating. With some advance notice, these "sweet specialists" can help you out. Sweet Babou Desserts- Call Joy at 608-369-1303 Copp's Food Center- 920-787-2027 Mount Morris Mill Coffee Shop serves baked goods from Mattie's Kitchen Delights For Flowers: Pioneer Floral- Call 920-787-2038 www.pioneerfloral.com Thrasher's Floral- Call 800-804-0334 or 920-787-4004 www.thrashersfloral.com *The Waushara County Guide at the retreat is another very practical resource for our area.
I'm calling these the "not so pretty" pizzas although they are delicious. Pizzas are so fun because you can change them up and serve them so folks can have a few different tastes going on. Recently I had some friends out to the retreat for lunch for these pizzas. You can take a "short-cut" with pizza by starting with a pre-made cheese pizza and adding your favorite ingredients. Here are a few versions to try or even better...make up your own favorite. Mix minced garlic into strained fresh diced tomatoes and add to pizza. Take pre-made pesto and add hazelnut oil and a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Mix it up and drizzle over the pizza before you bake. Pop in the oven for 10-12 minutes, cut and serve! Artichokes, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomato, roasted red and yellow peppers and spinach. These pizzas were served with a salad of mixed greens, sliced green apple, gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts and a drizzle of maple fig dressing. Mangia! If this still sounds like more effort than you want to make- Christianos Pizza and their Real Italian Brick Oven Pizzas(920.787.7262) are in the area and thankfully will deliver right to the retreat! :)	veggie tacos another quick favorite....this one's for you Dad! The big decision....corn or flour? Make your tortilla pick and go! Layer your tortilla with: Sweet canned corn Pickled carrots with jalapeno Spinach Sprinkle on some shredded Wisconsin Cheddar Top off with Green Olives stuffed with feta or jalapenos (if you like the spice!) For a little more oomph add frijoles negros (black beans)
Another passion...Cooking! Over the years, I have been very fortunate to have so many excellent cooks as family members and friends. These fine folks inspired my interest in cooking starting with my Mom! We keep a bookshelf in the kitchen stocked with Favorite Cookbooks along with a very special 1st edition and original copy of just for fun recipes dubbed, "Mi Casa Su Casa Cooks!" If you also enjoy cooking stop in and stock up at StoneRidge Country Market. www.stoneridgemarket.com When I am at the retreat one of my favorite hobbies is to experiment in the kitchen. There is nothing like having a sunny Sunday afternoon to leisurely spend hours whipping up different dishes. To me this is one of life's ultimate luxuries! Especially fun when friends and family are in! I like to eat as fresh as possible whenever possible. And I love it when they take over the kitchen too. My brother enjoys whipping up a big country breakfast for the family and we really love it! Enjoy the walk down the country lane to Donna and Dale's Farm Market to pick strawberries in season, visit with their menagerie or just indulge in their delicious produce. Our friends, Leo and Michael at Prospera Farm specialize in organic farming in the Berlin area- These and so many fantastic farm markets in our area make it easy to "eat fresh" during the harvest season. Help yourself to Mi Casa Su Casa's home grown herbs. You will find them growing in the Summer Kitchen Garden in season. I have a love of exotic flavors and combinations and yes, even a bit spicy works for me. To me, the best combinations are unique flavors inspired by a range of cultures mixed with the home-grown goods I can purchase from local growers. Mangia, Mangia!	Mama Mia! This is my very special Mom aka The Queen of Clean. She inspires me with her gigantic heart and endless supply of energy even against all odds. Without her this family would have a very different story to tell! She has done it all and still smiling! We share a passion for cooking, decorating and crafting. You are right Mom...it IS all about the FOOD! She's the kind of Mom who is always there when you need her, supports you every step of the way all the while cheering your independence. Thanks Mom!

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