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Pine Street Gourmet

Upper Peninsula Michigan

I have a great passion for being creative in whatever way possible!

Interests: teaching, cooking, reading, traveling, music, theatre, art

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Carrot Cake Jam

Ready for something amazingly fall and filled with all of the harvest flavors in one jar of jam? Then you will love making and eating carrot cake jam. I have made this for gifts and friends always ask for more. "Remember that gift you gave me? Can I have another,... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2018 at Pine Street Gourmet

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Lavender Truffles

Many people think of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, or Lavandula officinalis) for its fragrance, used in soaps, shampoos, and sachets for scenting clothes. The name lavender comes from the Latin root lavare, which means "to wash." Lavender may have earned this name because it was frequently used in baths to help... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2012 at Pine Street Gourmet

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Veronica...glad you liked the post! How cool is it that you have family ties to Bremen?? Hope you get to visit there some day to retrace some family history. Fun comment about liking bread to fight back a little! I always feel like "why eat anything devoid of texture and flavor"? White bread definitely falls into that category!

Commented Apr 25, 2012 on Pia's Pumpernickel Bread at Pine Street Gourmet

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Pia's Pumpernickel Bread

This post is a tribute to my amazing German exchange student a.k.a. "German Daughter" . . . Pia. Pia came to stay with me this past September and hails from Bremen, Germany. Bremen Germany Bremen is also known for the fable of the Bremen Town Musicians. Did you know that... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2012 at Pine Street Gourmet

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The Pannekoeken that I had the pleasure of trying was a savory version. Can't remember the name, but it had asparagus and pancetta and was so amazing! Haven't tried the Southsider Bloody Mary. I think I had the Stinking Rose! Garlic, Garlic and more Garlic...yummmm!

Commented Apr 23, 2012 on Creamy Wild Mushroom Polenta at Pine Street Gourmet

Hmmmm...Tiramisu. That may have to be an upcoming blog post!

Commented Apr 23, 2012 on Creamy Wild Mushroom Polenta at Pine Street Gourmet

Hey Veronica...Portabella will work nicely! You can often find dried wild mushrooms as well. Just rehydrate!

Commented Apr 23, 2012 on Creamy Wild Mushroom Polenta at Pine Street Gourmet

Creamy Wild Mushroom Polenta

Had a fabulous taste of a companion's brunch dish of Wild Mushroom Polenta one Sunday mid-morning while visiting Cafe Benelux in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, WI. It was like a bite of heaven! Cafe Benelux named after the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg) serves some of the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2012 at Pine Street Gourmet

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First day of working on the new blog. So far so...

First day of working on the new blog. So far so good! Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2012 at Pine Street Gourmet

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