Midwest Up-North Fish Sandwich

Northern Michigan is a wonderful place with great people and their own food.  My family has had a place in Atlanta Michigan since the 1950’s.  They have great food items like Mackinac fudge, walleye, lake trout, Mackinac fudge.  I was at a restaurant in Petoskey (dark wood paneling you know you’ve been there.) and a…

Stand Up Lasagna

Ok I kinda stole this one from Sonny Anderson, I did make some changes to suit my taste.  We also don’t eat a lot of pasta but this one is easy and tasty.  This one could be made in a small kitchen 6 sheets lasagna noodles 2 quarts boiling water Two pinches salt added to…

Crab Corn Fritters

A shout out to my friend Beth who helped with this one.  She being from Louisiana and knows something about fried dough.  These are not your old fashion fritter like my Dad made that were at least three pounds each these are light and airy.  My wife who is not a big fried food fan…

First Kitchen Set Up

As some of you know I have been working on a cook book for the last few years.  The working title has been “My Daughters First Kitchen The Wines Family Cook Book” I have set up 4 kitchens for my two daughters.  With school about to start, here are some ideas for your child’s first…

Molly’s Orange Loaf

Molly’s Orange Loaf.  This is another of Grandma Molly’s recipes.  It is a quick bread that I did make some changes too.  I thought vanilla was not strong enough for this.  This is good brunch item or for an a casual get together. Drys 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda…