Classes at the Hayward Merchantile Company

So last week, on Valentine's Day Mikhaila and I took a cooking class at LCO Community College. Chef Al came from Hayward Merchantile and taught us some tricks to using balsamic vinegar, gave us some new recipes to try out. It was the best time I have had cooking in along time! Mikhaila really got into it and was just so excited to help out, learn some new recipes as well as EAT the product! LOL So here is the info on what classes they are offering at Hayward Merchantile.  I would highly suggest going to them if you live in the area! We arelucky to have Chef Al back again this week.... on my birthday! How lucky am I two great meals within a week of each other!



Classes at the Hayward Mercantile Company

The following is a partial of classes for 2013. Many will be added during the year.

Saturday, March 2 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. p.m. Pasta   

Chef Max Hintler will prepare pasta with a unique approach. Entrees will include Sweet Potato Ravioli with prosciutto, diced onions and maple balsamic vinegar. Then add Frutti Di Mare (pasta with seafood) and Chocolate Pasta dessert to complete the class.

Saturday, March 9 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Unique Ways to Cook Wisconsin Game Fish Chef Max Hinlter

Opening day of fishing season isn’t that far off. Max will show you how to prepare innovative and inexpensive dishes from Wisconsin game fish and seafood available at your local grocery store.

Mexican Fish Sandwich Max has put a new spin on what many folks call a fish taco. Tilapia is sautéed in olive oil with avocado, mango and red onion. Red cabbage and a splash of Cranberry Pear Balsamic Vinegar top it off. All of this inside a soft taco shell.

Cajun Catfish is an old term. Again Max does it different with Chef Jeff’s Cajun Seasoning in a super hot skillet.

Wild Rice Salad is made with a good grade of wild rice, sautéed mushrooms and walnuts.

Smoked Salmon Salad is a unique combination of greens, blue cheese and a combination of 18 Year-Old Balsamic Vinegar and Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

You will also receive printed information on how to fillet a northern pike without the bones and a list of common Wisconsin game fish.

Register no later than Tuesday, February 26 at 10:0 a.m.

To register:
Hayward Mercantile Company
10541 Main Street
Hayward, WI
715-634-7175
haywardmerc@cheqnet.net

Traditional and Green Skills Event- March 2, 2013

Spooner Advocate Column- February 21, 2013

Wow did we all have fun over this last weekend? I hear the snowmobilers are out in full force, I am glad we have the snow for them. Sounds like all the businesses have been busy with having the outdoor enthusists as well as all the folks up for the Birkie! Welcome to NW Wisconsin folks we are glad to have you enjoying our little area of NW Wisconsin.

 

Town of Springbrook will hold it's meetings and elections at the VFW meeting room in  Springbrook until further notice.  There are only two elections this year, Feb. 19th and April 2nd.  The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m..  Questions please call Kathy Helm 766-2155.

 

Happy Birthday to all those February birthdays out there! I am partial to February as I am a February birthday myself- the date is the 20th, due to public demand! =) We are hardy people to be born in such a cold month. =) Hope you have a beautiful birthday. You are special and we love you!

 

Namekagon Congregational Church had a wonderful turn out for their event this last weekend. The soup was great, lots to bid on in the silent auction and we got one of the last two pies. Yes the pie is almost gone! Sherrine introduced me to some wonderful people, I was humbled by how many of them read my column. The miniatures that Nel Lee creates are absolutely wonderful! What a God given talent she has to make wonderful works of art out of everyday items! I feel in love with her Asian themed buildings, the koi fish were so pretty and the greenhouse was spectacular and made me want to start planting!  Mikhaila and I were so glad we were able to make it to this fun event and meet a bunch of new friends. Sherrine would also like to let people know that the church is also accepting 3 inch by 3 inch knitted or crocheted squares. These will be made into finger puppets and sent to our military people. If you have seen Sherrine’s finger puppets than you know what a big smile they bring. The squares can be dropped off at the church or at Northwind Books and Fiber.

Red Cedar, the annual journal of arts and literature at UW- Barron County is looking for submissions from creative writers, visual artists and photographers for publication in the 2013 edition. The deadline for the contributions is Monday, February 25. Submissions for creative writing may include up to five poems or up to three stories or creative nonfiction pieces of fewer than 1,500 words each. Submissions should be emailed to redcedar@uwc.edu along with a very brief biographical note or statement about the work being submitted and the contact information. Any questions please contact Joel Friederich at 715-234-8176 ext.5467

Daffodil Days are right around the corner- March 11-15, 2013. If you know someone who is fighting cancer why not surprise them with a bunch of flowers. You can call the American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345 to find out where they will be selling bunches of daffodils.

 

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has there new Extension Programming Calendar out. Feb 19th Belly dancing, 5-5:30 or 5;30-6:00, Feb 19th Quilting, 5:30-8, Feb 20 Culinary Tips with Chef Al Subera, 5-8, Feb 21 Quilting, 5:30-8, Feb 22 Interviewing Tech and Career Readiness, 9-12, Feb 26 Belly Dancing 5:00- 5:30 or 5:30- 6:00, Feb 26 Value Added Products, 5-7, Feb 27 How to Fillet a Northern/ Pickiling Fish, 5-8 To register for any of these classes please contact Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 or marlowa@lco.edu

 

Welcome all those that are participating in or coming to watch the 40th Annual American Birkebeiner, February 21-23, 2013. We are glad to have you visiting us in Northwestern Wisconsin! Please be safe while you are here. Good luck in the races! Need information on the Birkie..... please go to www.birkie.com .

 

Things to put on your calendar... The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 25-26 from 10 am- 4 pm at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward, WI. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com.

 

I just wanted to ask all those in the area to let me know what is going on. There must be something going on at the churches, quilting groups, 4H or something. Give me a call and let me know. I appreciate all of you reading the column weekly. Until next week, do something unexpected for someone else.   

LCO Community College Calendar- February 2013

19- Belly Dancing 5-5:30 or 5:30-6:00
19 Quilting- 5:30-8:00
20-Culinary Tips with Chef Subera 5-8
21- Beginning Farmer 11-1
21- Quilting- 5:30-8
22 Interviewing Techniques & Career Readiness 9-12
26 Belly Dancing 5:00-5:30 or 5:30-6
26 Value Added Products 5-7
27 How to filet a Northern and pickling fish 5-8
28 Beginning Farmer

Traditional & Green Skills Event- March 2, 2013

Spooner Advocate Column 2-14-13

Wow did we all have fun over this last weekend? We did get snow, just not what they predicting that we would get. After working 48 hours over the weekend I was glad we did not get as much as they said we were going to get. It sure did look pretty on all the pine trees!

 

I am going to ask a question here that has come up more than once lately. Why is there such a difference in how the snow is removed around the area? I am not picking on anyone, just wondering if one county has a bigger budget, more equipment? I appreciate all the hard work that folks due to make driving safe for all of us. 

 

Town of Springbrook will hold it's meetings and elections at the VFW meeting room in  Springbrook until further notice.  There are only two elections this year, Feb. 19th and April 2nd.  The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m..  Questions please call Kathy Helm 766-2155.

 

Happy Birthday to all those February birthdays out there! I am partial to February as I am a February birthday myself! We are hardy people to be born in such a cold month. =) Hope you have a beautiful birthday. You are special and we love you!

 

Namekagon Congregational Church would like to invite everyone to come to their  "Triple Treat" on February 16 from 11-2. They will be having an all you can eat soup and roll for $4.00, a flea market, and books for sale. I am hearing from Sherrine that they will have pies for sale, my mouth was drooling just hearing about the kinds that they had for sale last year! YUM!!! Nel Lee will be sharing her wonderful miniature houses, from what I hear they are truly spectacular. Nel is also donating a miniature house that she made just for the silent auction. So make sure you put this on the calendar- it is not to be missed! The Namekagon Congregational Church is located at W4446 Friday Street, Earl. Questions- 715-635-2903.  

 

As Valentine's Day is right around the corner have you made your trip over to Lynne Marie’s Candies in Hayward? All I can say is that she has amazing truffles!  Now would be the time to get those orders in so that they can put a beautiful box of goodies together for your loved one. They can be reached at 800-873-8343 or locally at 715-634-3552. Their location is 10411 State Rd. 27 S. in Hayward, WI. They are open 10-5, Monday- Friday. They can help you put together a heart box for Valentine’s Day with all the goodies your loved one likes.

 

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has there new Extension Programming Calendar out.   Feb 15 Snowshoe Hike, 10-12, Feb 18- LCO CLOSED, Feb 19th Belly dancing, 5-5:30 or 5;30-6:00, Feb 19th Quilting, 5:30-8, Feb 20 Culinary Tips with Chef Al Subera, 5-8, Feb 21 Quilting, 5:30-8, Feb 22 Interviewing Tech and Career Readiness, 9-12, Feb 26 Belly Dancing 5:00- 5:30 or 5:30- 6:00, Feb 26 Value Added Products, 5-7, Feb 27 How to Fillet a Northern/ Pickiling Fish, 5-8 To register for any of these classes please contact Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 or marlowa@lco.edu

 

Have a beautiful Valentine's Day. Remember to show your love to those that are special in your life not just on Valentine's Day but EVERY DAY! A smile, hug and a kind word are all free and should be shared daily.

 

Things to put on your calendar... The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 25-26 from 10 am- 4 pm at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward, WI. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com.

 

I just wanted to ask all those in the area to let me know what is going on. There must be something going on at the churches, quilting groups, 4H or something. Give me a call and let me know. I appreciate all of you reading the column weekly. Until next week, drive safe- keep smiling!  

Goodbye to Yesterday by Wanda Brunstetter

 



Hey all you Wanda Brunstetter lovers... here is another great book from our favorite writer.
Luke and Meredith Stoltzfus are a young married couple that are going through some of the same struggles that we are all facing or have faced. Luke loses his job at the furniture store even though he is a talented woodworker, this starts a frustration inside of him as he is not able to provide for his family.
As he is struggling with his being laid off, not meeting bills, and all the extra stress that comes with problems. The one peron he pushes away and hides his feelings from is his wife. Will this hurt their relationship, will they become close again? Meredith is going through her own stress with having no money coming in, Luke does not want her to get a job and should she tell him her big secret?
As a new job becomes available can Luke rise to the occasion and learn the trade? Can Meredith keep her secret? Will this new job be a blessing or will it just bring more trying times for this young couple?
This was a great book. I love that Ms. Brunstetter went with a little bit of a different type of book- its thin, tall and part 1 of a 6 set series.
I received this book free of charge from Handlebar Publishing. In return for the book all that they asked me to do was share my honest review of the book with others. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I did.

The 4th annual Seed Swap - Jan.19, 2013 Prairie Farm, WI

Hello there friend.... I am so far behind on sharing some of the things that have been going on around here! I do apologize for not staying in touch as much as I should. I do want to talk to all of you- it is just really busy in my life! LOL

So last month my daughter and I went to the 4th Annual Seed Swap in Prairie Farm. Wow there were alot of seeds! I was impressed with all the little seed packets that were on the different tables.

How it was set-up was bring some to share, or swap, or just come and get some seeds to plant. Cris also was putting together seed orders that she would send in as one order and everyone would save money that way! Great idea huh?

People came and dropped off seeds, some were store bought- others were from seeds that they had saved from their gardens.

All I can say is that it was great to get some new seeds.... ones like calypso beans which were on my list to buy this year. I also scored sunflowers, new pink and purple radishes and tons of other things! I am very excited that so many people came and shared so many different things! You guys are awesome!

I would also like to say it was awesome to see all my friends down in that area. Cris you did a great job getting it all together. I really liked your fish soup as well as the bean one! Treats and coffee were also great!

I would throw the challenge out there to any community- host a seed swap! Share the one thing that ties us all together, that nourishes us.... food. It is not hard, it can start small..... food is the greatest gift you can give someone besides friendship. This way you can make new friends and get some new things to try.





Here is Mikhaila working on some homework. The bag next to her had all my new seeds in it! She was working up an appetite.... soon after this picture was taken she raided the food table!




Some of the seeds on the table early on in the swap. There was way more than this.




This was the look I got when I said their was fresh coffee and food over on the tables across the room! LOL She loved the soups and all the other treats as well!




Khaiti  visiting with friends. She brought sunflowers- she is taking the seed out of them. I was lucky to get some of these awesome seeds. Thanks!




Doesn't it make you want to plant a garden? Know where your food is coming from? Get in the soil and just get your hands dirty? Oh I can't wait!!!


Thanks for hosting the seed swap!!!!!

Spooner Advocate Column- February 7, 2013

I see that the snowmobiles have been out rippin' up the trails and other areas that have alot of snow. I am sure they are just having a blast even though the temps sure have been cold. Remember to dress warm while you are out in this weather. Please drive safe and pay attention to what and who are around you.

 

Happy Birthday to all those February birthdays out there! I am partial to February as I am a February birthday myself! We are hardy people to be born in such a cold month. =) Hpe you have a beautiful birthday. You are special and we love you!

 

As Valentine's Day is right around the corner have you made your trip over to Lynne Marie’s Candies in Hayward? All I can say is that she has amazing truffles!  Now would be the time to get those orders in so that they can put a beautiful box of goodies together for your loved one. They can be reached at 800-873-8343 or locally at 715-634-3552. Their location is 10411 State Rd. 27 S. in Hayward, WI. They are open 10-5, Monday- Friday. They can help you put together a heart box for Valentine’s Day with all the goodies your loved one likes.

 

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has there new Extension Programming Calendar out. Feb 10-Beading applique, 9-3; Feb. 11-Cover Letter/ Resume Writing, 1-4, Feb 12-Belly Dancing, 5:00-5:30 or 5:30- 6:00, Feb 13-Cooking with Beans, 5-8, Feb 14- Make a Meal with/for Your Valentine, 5-8, Feb 15 Snowshoe Hike, 10-12, Feb 18- LCO CLOSED. To register for any of these classes please contact Amber Marlow at 715-634-4790 ext 156 or marlowa@lco.edu

 

Namekagon Congregational Church would like to invite everyone to come to their  "Triple Treat" on February 16 from 11-2. They will be having an all you can eat soup and roll for $4.00, a flea market, and books for sale. I am hearing from Sherrine that they will have pies for sale, my mouth was drooling just hearing about the kinds that they had for sale last year! YUM!!! Nel Lee will be sharing her wonderful miniature houses, from what I hear they are truly spectacular. Nel is also donating a miniature house that she made just for the silent auction. So make sure you put this on the calendar- it is not to be missed! The Namekagon Congregational Church is located at W4446 Friday Street, Earl. Questions- 715-635-2903.  

 

Northwind Book and Fiber are having some new classes that might interest you. . Beginning Crochet, Sat. Feb 9, 1:00- 4:00 pm. They have a whole list of other classes so please go check out their website- www.northwindbook.com or call them 715-635-6811

 

Things to put on your calendar... The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 25-26 from 10 am- 4 pm at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward, WI. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com.

 

I just wanted to ask all those in the area to let me know what is going on. There must be something going on at the churches, quilting groups, 4H or something. Give me a call and let me know. I appreciate all of you reading the column weekly. Until next week, drive safe- keep smiling!

LCO Communtity College Calendar- February 2012

5- Bread making 5-8
7-Beginning Farmer 11-1
7-Cake decorating for Valentine's Day 5-8
10- Beading Applique 9-3
11- Cover letteer/resume writing 1-4
12- Belly Dancing 5-5:30 or 5:30-6
13- Cooking with Beans 5-8
14- Beginning Farmer 11-1
14- Make a meal with and for your Valentine 5-8
15- Snowshoe hike 10-12
18- College CLOSED! Presidents Day
19- Belly Dancing 5-5:30 or 5:30-6:00
19 Quilting- 5:30-8:00
20-Culinary Tips with Chef Subera 5-8
21- Beginning Farmer 11-1
21- Quilting- 5:30-8
22 Interviewing Techniques & Career Readiness 9-12
26 Belly Dancing 5:00-5:30 or 5:30-6
26 Value Added Products 5-7
27 How to filet a Northern and pickling fish 5-8
28 Beginning Farmer

Spooner Advocate Column- Jan 31, 2012

How about all that snow that we have out there folks? I know there are a lot of people happy that we recieved the amount of snow that we did. There are those that wish that we would have received even more. I have to say it sure makes everything look so pretty. The trees by my place just look gorgous! I am happy that the local businesses that really depend on snow and ice are going to be able to make some much needed money. If you are out there fishing, snowmobiling please be careful and pay attention to what and who are around you.

 

Happy Birthday to all those January birthdays out there. I hope you have/ or had a beautiful birthday. You are special and we love you!

 

As Valentine's Day is right around the corner have you made your trip over to Lynne Marie’s Candies in Hayward? All I can say is that she has amazing truffles!  Now would be the time to get those orders in so that they can put a beautiful box of goodies together for your loved one. They can be reached at 800-873-8343 or locally at 715-634-3552. Their location is 10411 State Rd. 27 S. in Hayward, WI. They are open 10-5, Monday- Friday. They can help you put together a heart box for Valentine’s Day with all the goodies your loved one likes.

 

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College has there new Extension Programming Calendar out. Jan 31 Intro Backyard Chickens 5-6pm followed by the Film: "American Meat" 6:30-8pm. To register for any of these classes please contact Arlene Larson at 715-634-4790 ext 196 alarson@lco.edu  or marlowa@lco.edu

 

Northwind Book and Fiber are having some new classes that might interest you. Entrelac Knitting, Sat. Feb 2, 9:15- 12:15 pm. Beginning Crochet, Sat. Feb 9, 1:00- 4:00 pm. They have a whole list of other classes so please go check out their website- www.northwindbook.com or call them 715-635-6811

 

Things to put on your calendar... The 2013 Hayward Quilt Show is July 25-26 from 10 am- 4 pm at the Flat Creek Inn in Hayward, WI. If you have questions or donations please contact haywardpiecemakers@hotmail.com.

 

I just wanted to ask all those in the area to let me know what is going on. There must be something going on at the churches, quilting groups, 4H or something. Give me a call and let me know. I appreciate all of you reading the column weekly. Until next week, drive safe- keep smiling!  612-619-7700 or twogirlsandagarden@hotmail.com