Monthly Archives: September 2013

Dreamstaurant 2: Ready, Set, Dream!

Dreamstaurant with Sponsors

It’s coming, the 2nd annual Dreamstaurant contest, but with our 2nd year, we had to bring it back big – and did we ever!  This year’s grand prize package is double what it was last year; that’s right, $40,000 in design services and restaurant supplies from Arctic Air, Manitowoc, and …

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How to Make Your Own Sausage [Video]

In the midst of Oktoberfest and with the arrival of Autumn, there has never been a better time to enjoy a home-made sausage (especially paired with a favorite beer). While sausage making might seem daunting, and is indeed an artisanal craft, introductory equipment can be obtained with minimum of cost …

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This Local Brewery Needs Your Help!

Sanitas Brewing Company is a local brewery that opened their doors to the public just a few weeks ago, and we’re already excited to spread the news about this local brewery, because they’re doing things a bit different.  Not only are their beers made with organic ingredients, they’re plan is …

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How to Infuse Your Own Olive Oil [Video]

Infuse Olive Oil

An assortment of cooking oils is one key sign of a skilled chef, and herb or spice infused olive oils can elevate the taste of a dish to a much higher level. But why spend top dollar on pre-made oil infusions when you can make your own – easily, and …

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40 Yummy Toast Toppers

Spicy Tomato Goat Cheese Steak on Toast

With a toaster in almost every American home, and nearly 75-million Americans eating toast on a daily basis, there’s no wonder that our research has shown that there are plenty of toast-topping recipes to help give plain ‘ole toast the zip that it needs (no offense to butter and toast, …

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Choose the Right Glass For Your Beer! [Video]

Multiple Beer Mugs

With Oktoberfest quickly approaching, it’s important for every beer enthusiast, from casual to zealous, to brush up on their knowledge of glassware. There’s nothing like mismatching a beer and a glass to instantly label yourself as a novice beer drinker and earn the scorn of fellow Oktoberfest-goers; so be sure …

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Green Chili Recipe

There’s a large audience out there that has never tasted green chili, but once they do, they’re in love.  This tasty recipe is a Colorado and New Mexico favorite, and there are plenty of variations that are made, but for the most part, the same two rules apply: keep the …

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Celebrate National Food Safety Month! [Video]

The National Safety Council’s “National Safety Month” concluded at the end of June, leaving many people asking the question: “Do I really have to wait a whole year to celebrate another safety month?”. Luckily, the answer is “no!”, as we are now at the beginning of the National Restaurant Association’s “National Food …

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