Wisconsin winters. I LOVE THEM! I usually come home a couple of times a year, but when I drive up for Christmas, I always wish for a white Christmas. I got what I wished for this year and because of it, I extended my visit an additional week. (Sorry Marlene and Tom!)
Welcome to my Winter...
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Smoked-Gouda Risotto with Spinach and Mushrooms
When I go home to Wisconsin, I cook. A. Lot. On the eve of my uncles 80th birthday, I wanted to make something special, this is what I came up with.
Smoked-Gouda Risotto with Spinach and Mushrooms
Risotto
2 cups water
32 ounce container of chicken broth, fat-free
1...
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In Another Time.
The Texas Renaissance Festival started in 1974, on 15 acres that George Coulam purchased. Over the past 39 years the fest grounds have grown to almost 60 acres with an additional 170 acres for camping. The first year brought 33,000 people to the Ren Fest and in 2012, they had a record-breaking year with...
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Natural Bridge Resort State Park, Kentucky
"Fanny?" Trenton asked.
"Yes dear?" I answered.
"Have you ever seen a snake while camping?" he asked.
"Sweetie, I promise you, I have NEVER seen a snake while I have been camping all of these years." I said
"Ok." he replied.
Trenton is my friend Betsey's, son. He is the first child I ever witnessed being born, and he has...
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