Autumn Recipes: J is for Jambalaya

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

I live in Wisconsin, home of the world famous Green Bay Packers and the place others come to learn how to tailgate. Around here autumn is known as tailgating season and not just at legendary Lambeau Field. They’re tailgating at Miller Park in Milwaukee, at Camp Randall in Madison, heck, my neighbors tailgate at the local park prior to their grandson’s Little League games. And while it may be hard to believe, residents here cook up more than just brats and cheese curds on game day. Despite its southern roots, Wisconsinites love whipping up a piping hot batch of jambalaya. … Continue reading →

Bowl-o-Rama: Party Recipes for Football Fans

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

With all due respect for one of the holiest days of the year, half the state of Hawaii couldn’t wait for Christmas to pass. Residents of the 50th state are anxiously counting down the days until New Year’s Day. That’s when for the first time in the history of college football the unbeaten University of Hawaii Warriors will be playing in a MAJOR post-season bowl game. In just a few days the Warriors will go head-to-head with the big Dawgs of Georgia in the Sugar Bowl–smack in the middle of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. To say this is HUGE for … Continue reading →