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25/04/2021

Chilly spring days means it is still soup season here in Wisconsin. I purchased a container of vegetarian tomato bisque at

Sendiks is celebrating their 95th anniversary by offering deals this week on several local Wisconsin products. They work with over 250 local companies. I stocked up and became familiar with several new to me Wisconsin products even a new to me cheese - Juusto.

The Soup Market makes fresh, from scratch soups in Bay View. They sell a variety of bisques, chowders and stews. In addition to selling they have five retail locations. Unfortunately their lease was not renewed at the Milwaukee Public Market, so they could use a little support - soup is $5.99 a container this week at Sendiks.

18/04/2021

Winter spinach from is my latest discovery

11/04/2021

What is your favorite way to enjoy maple syrup?

The jug of Wisconsin pure maple syrup I purchased from says it is delicious on pancakes, ice cream, baked beans, grapefruit and hot cereal.

I enjoy it on french toast with real Wisconsin butter, drizzled over roasted vegetables and as a sweetener in baking. My co-workers use it in place of sugar in their coffee.

Krings Family Farms started making maple syrup 3 years ago in Arpin, Wisconsin. This year they tapped 300 trees. It takes 40 trees to make one gallon of syrup.

Their children love dipping pork chops in maple syrup. 😋

They have syrup available to purchase locally or to ship - prices are on their FB page - see

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09/04/2021

My latest delivery from Milwaukee Farmers United:

08/04/2021

Happy National Beer Day:

05/04/2021

Morning sun, spring crocus and my mug 💜💜💜

A huge shout out to Jenni Sawdust & Grit Co for creating my new mug.

Please check out Sawdust & Grit Co Etsy page to view all her hand-crafted creations made in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. Jenni designs and makes signs, mugs and stickers perfect for your business's marketing needs. She also makes the cutest wood book stack that would make a great house warming gift or decorative item for your home or office.

22/03/2021

I knew I would feature Viren Apothecary's low waste, green and effective cleaning products in my the first time I heard about them. I liked that they were sustainable and didn't smell like vinegar or leave a residue like other sustainable cleaners.

I purchased the wash and wear dryer ball spray in cucumber & cotton. I plan to use with the dryer balls I purchased on from a Wisconsin maker awhile back to help prevent static cling. I love the beautiful glass jar it comes in.

I also bought a tin sampler of toilet bowl bombs called the trio of hope. The fragrances included are blood orange + currant, violet + verbena and white tea + pear. They smell so good. This would make a great wedding shower gift, house warming gift, hostess gift or an any occasion gift for someone who loves eco-friendly products.

Viren Apothecary is a woman owned business based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. I purchased from her Etsy account - see

She also gives back - 15% of all the trio of hope toilet bowl bomb tins and 10% of the limited edition bag in the same fragrances will be donated to The Hope House.

Have you tried either of these products? I can't wait to try them along with the all-purpose cleaner which is on my list for next time.

18/03/2021

Sad to hear Rupena's is struggling - such a great caterer. They are the go to caterer for our family in Milwaukee. Send them some business if you can:

14/03/2021

Good information if you are looking to start a business:

The saying, “It takes money, to make money,” may be true in most cases, but not entirely. Yes, at a certain point in your business’ growth and development, it will take a lot more resources to take your brand to the next level. However, oftentimes, getting your actual business off the ground a...

09/03/2021

Everything tastes better with Yum Butter: