Susan's Birthday

Thoroughly enjoyed the evening with David and Susan at Hinterland.

The occasion? Susan's birthday!!!

No big dinner, friends sharing appetizers.

Don ordered the chili shrimp and David ordered the ginger calamari.

Susan ordered the Halibut cheeks and I ordered the Artisanal cheese plate (sorry no picture).

The birthday girl was presented with a peanut butter and chocolate torte.

I think the birthday girl liked it all.

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Saturday Morning Farmer's Market

Good way to spend Saturday morning. The produce was so fresh.

I bought strawberries from the happy two above.

Did ya know? Green Bay has operated a Farmers' Market since 1917.

The Booyah to Yah company sign had me smiling. I couldn't resist snapping a picture.
Classic Green Bay food. Booyah and Cheese curds (best eaten warm, because they squeak between your teeth).

I personally like the yellow cheese curds vs. the white ones.
However, I did pass them up today. They are so deliciously addicting.

I bought a great aged cheddar cheese (Farmstyle Cheddar)  from the Saxon Creamery.
It is hard and crumbly like a parmesan.
When Don is home from the races tomorrow, we'll enjoy the afternoon in our adirondack chairs and have a patio picnic of the aged cheddar, grapes, sliced green apples, walnuts, and proscuitto.

and just a note of thanks to Sarah abeachcottage for her inspiration for today's blog. She leads the way!

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Doesn't Have to Cost a Latte

Espresso machines can be very expensive.
I didn't want to spend that much. The espresso maker, Kaffe, and whisk are from IKEA.
Love it!

12 ox. fresh water in the lower chamber.
6 Tbsp EspressKaffe in the metal filter, also in the lower chamber

Heat either on the stove or hot plate.
When the hissing(not bubbling) sound starts, remove from burner.

Pour 2-3 oz in bottom of cup

Heat 4 oz milk (I use skim) in the microwave. (1.5 minutes)
Whisk hot milk just at the surface until foamy. Pour in cup on top of espresso.
Delicious!

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Girlfriends

Dancing at Kyle & Ashley's wedding (a week after Cammie's).
Mary Ann, Kathy (mother of the groom), Joan and Ellen.

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Fyr Bal Festival No. 9

Cammie, Kayla, Jenna, Robert, Mary Ann, Don, Justin together for the 9th year to celebrate
Fyr Bal. A tradition of early Norwegians celebrating Midsummer's Eve.

Must stop at the Confectionary and fill purses with candy!!!!!!

The bonfire teepees on the shore have been built to be lit this evening. The evening bonfires represent the burning of the Winter and ushering in the long days of summer.

Everyone is starting to gather at Bob and Nan Evanson's cottage.

Host and Hostess, complete with helmets and Gnorman, the Gnome. Pictured in the book is Gnorman's match from "Match.com". A female gnome. Could she be the next Gnorma?

Frogmore Stew  is on the burner.

Outdoor feast = 25 guests

Dusk has fallen, the bonfires have been lit. Seated on the beach awaiting the fireworks.

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Fyr Ball Eve 2011

It's here.......Fyr Ball 2011

FRIDAY NIGHT:
Don, Mary Ann and Kayla (Cammie's college roommate)
leave Green Bay
arrive at Eagle Harbor
unload
head to JJs in Sister Bay
rondevous with Cammie and Justin
nachos, salsa and guacamole
Midnight!
Back to Eagle Harbor for a deep sleep, no alarms!

SATURDAY MORNING:
I was surpised how fast we rolled out of bed.
Miel Lattes at Base Camp.
Shopping at Ecology Sports.

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