Burlington, WI - ChocolateFest Fri, May 24, 2013 - Mon, May 27, 2013

For all the Chocolate Lovers out there!

 Event runs Friday May 24 through Monday May 27.  This is our 27th year for ChocolateFest "Sweeter every year". Community Festival featuring "CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE TENT"  with: Nestle Creation Chef Meltdown Competition Executive master & Pastry Chef Demonstrations complimentary fresh warm Tollhouse Cookies kids cookie decoration contest project Yum Way candy bar eating contest Choc-O-lympic Chocolate Create-A-Thon Chocotrivia Chocolate Mint Splash Chocolate Chunk Excavating Dig Chocolate Marketplace Choc-O-Minute-To-Win-It  and much more.....CARNIVAL 4 STAGES OF ENTERTAINMENT JAYCEES BOAT RACES and MILITARY EXHIBITS.  Fireworks display Fri. May 25th 9:15pm.  Visit our website for times and Details:  www.chocolatefest.com 

Date & Time:
Friday, May 24, 2013 to Monday, May 27, 2013
All-Day Event

Location:
Burlington ChocolateFest Grounds, 681 Maryland Ave.
Burlington, WI 53105  


35,000+ people attend the Mid­west’s premier community festival, dedi­cated to the celebration of all things chocolate.”Memorial Day weekend in Burlington means three things, chocolate, chocolate, and you guessed it,chocolate! Every year the Burlington ChocolateFest brings a crowd of  35,000+ visitors to the area to experience a weekend of fun, games, rides, cooking demonstrations and of course chocolate.For over 25 years, this volunteer-run festival has pleased children and appetites, as it raisesmoney for over 65 local and national charities.”

ChocolateFest is not just another fes­tival. All money generated from the event goes back to a wide variety of community charities and civic groups. So, when you participate in ChocolateFest, you are participating in an event that literally gives back.
ChocolateFest is run exclusively by trained and experienced volunteers. Our folks have “been there, done that” several times over the past 25 years, so you get a professionally run and planned event that will lessen your worries and help make things run as smoothly as possible.

Chocolatefest is a  family-oriented community festival with something for everyone


http://www.chocolatefest.com/site/festival-info/

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - Buffalo Sausage & Egg Casserole

A great way to wake up and start your day off with a Buffalo Sausage & Egg Casserole! Find this and other great recipes from http://wildideabuffalo.com/. While there check out their selections of Buffalo Cuts and Products.





Buffalo Sausage & Egg Casserole

Buffalo Sausage & Egg Casserole

By: Jill O'Brien

(Recipe from my friend Val)

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1 lb. Buffalo Sausage (Italian Buffalo or Breakfast Sausage)
½ cup chopped shallots
2 garlic cloves minced
½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
4 Tb. fresh parsley, chopped
8eggs (best farm fresh or organic)
1 cup half & half
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
½ tp. Salt
1 tp. Pepper



Preparation:

* Preheat oven to 375*. Butter a 13x9x2 casserole dish.
* Over medium high heat in heavy sauté pan, crumble sausage and cook until lightly browned.
* Add shallots, garlic, tomatoes and 2 Tb. parsley and sauté for 3 minutes.
* Spread Buffalo Sausage mixture in bottom of prepared casserole dish .
* Whisk eggs. Add half & half, cream, 1 cup of cheese, salt and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
* Pour over Buffalo Sausage mixture, and cover with remaining cheese and sprinkle with remaining parsley.
* Bake for 30 minutes. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.



http://wildideabuffalo.com/2012/buffalo-sausage-egg-casserole/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Making candy? Not only do we recommend using a larger pot than specified in the recipe to keep the hot, bubbling syrup safely away from your hands, we also recommend using your heaviest pots. Pots made out of thinner material tend to heat unevenly, which will make it harder to properly heat the syrup.

Grilled Steak Hoagies on Whole Grain Sub Buns w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Steak Hoagies on Whole Grain Sub Buns w/ Baked Crinkle Fries





It was back to the family Doctor this morning. He wanted to go over a few things from the blood work. He

took a bit more blood to check my Iron count and a few other things, still hoping it's nothing serious. It really upsets me and troubles me when something comes back from testing out of whack. With everything I've been through I just get real jittery. Got to stay positive though! For dinner another one of the J.T.M. Hoagies along with some baked Ore Ida Crinkle Fries.




I used the J.T.M. Beef Steak Hoagies I had used the other day. They come pre-cooked and frozen so all you have to do is warm them back up. You bake them pan fry them or grill them, I pan fried them this time. It took about 3– 4 minutes per side and they were ready. J.T.M. is one of the better tasting prepared Hoagies and they have a whole line of Hoagies, Hamburgers, and such. I served them on Aunt Millie’s Deli Style Whole Grain Mini Sub Buns. For toppings I Sauteed some Baby Bella Mushrooms, Ragu Original Pizza Sauce, and Sargento Ultra Thin Provolone Cheese. For a side to go with my  Hoagie I baked some Ore Ida Crinkle Cut Fries. For a dessert/snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.





JTM Steak Hoagie
In Greater Cincinnati, steak hoagie fans have preferred the same, old-fashioned, juicy steak hoagie patty they’ve come to love and enjoy at block parties, festivals and pizza shops. In southern Ohio, JTM is the definitive brand of this popular sandwich phenomenon.

Calories in J.T.M. Steak Hoagie
Nutrition FactsJ.T.M. – Steak HoagieServings:    Calories 820 Sodium 1,920 mgTotal Fat 39 g Potassium 0 mgSaturated 17 g Total Carbs 78 gPolyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 5 gMonounsaturated 0 g Sugars 9 gTrans 2 g Protein 40 gCholesterol 85 mg  Vitamin A 10% Calcium 25%Vitamin C 15% Iron 40%





Aunt Millie's Whole Grain Mini Sub Buns

Aunt Millie’s brings specialty rolls and buns from the Deli to you. Your sandwich-making occasions can be special occasions, with Aunt Millie’s Deli. Enjoy!

Weight Watchers ® PointsPlus ® Value: 4*
*The PointsPlus ® value for this product was calculated by Aunt Millie’s and is provided for informational purposes only. This is not an endorsement, sponsorship or approval of this product or its manufacturer by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the owner of the Weight Watchers ® and PointsPlus ® trademarks.


Nutrition
Facts
Serving size 1 Bun (66g)
Servings per Container 8

Calories 170
   Calories from fat 20
Amount/Serving %DV*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 105mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 3g
Protein 6g


http://www.auntmillies.com/products/ProductView.aspx?prod=5157&cat=Deli

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Cooking up your own candy is as delicious as it is fun. Experienced candy makers know it's tricky to keep the sugar from crystallizing during cooking. A simple solution? Heat the sugar over low heat, without stirring, until it's completely dissolved. To eliminate the sugar crystals that inevitably cling to the sides of the pan, cover with a tight fitting lid and continue cooking the syrup for three to four minutes. The steam that's generated will melt these pesky crystals.

May 24-27, 2013 Marc's Great American Rib Cook-off & Music Festival - Cleveland, Ohio

May 24-27, 2013  Marc's Great American Rib Cook-off & Music Festival - Cleveland, Ohio
Northeast Ohio's most rockin' Rib Cook Off & Music Festival



The Great American Rib Cook-off and Music Festival, held each Memorial Day weekend in downtown

Cleveland is the unofficial start to the Northeast Ohio summer season.

The event, begun in 1992, features live music (included in the admission price); BBQ'd ribs with all of the fixings; and lots of fun. The 2013 dates are May 24-27. Again this year, the event will be held at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica.



The Food:

The four-day Rib Cook-off features ten BBQ masters from all over the state and the country. Among the entrants are restaurants from Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, and Minnesota. Northeast Ohio will be represented by Massilon-based Jack on the Bone. Prizes for Greatest Ribs, Greatest Sauce, and People's Choice are awarded.
The Music:

One of the best things about the Rib Cook-Off is that the concerts are all included in the admission price. The 2013 line-up includes Rick Springfield, Brett Michaels, Buddy Guy and the Mega 80s.
Hours and Admission:

The Great American Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival is open Friday (May 24) from noon to 11pm, Saturday (May 25) from noon to 11pm, Sunday (May 26) from noon to 11pm, and Monday (May 27) from noon to 8pm.

2013 admission prices is $5 with a coupon available online or from Marc's stores in NE Ohio. (Otherwise, admission is $8.) Children under 12 are free. Entertainment is included in the admission; food prices vary.
Hotels near the Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off :

The Hilton Garden Inn (check rates), on Carnegie, is the official hotel of the Rib Cook-Off and is offering a special "Concerts in the City" package. Other good choices include the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel (check rates) and the Ritz Carlton Hotel (check rates), both within an easy walk of the venue.
Parking and Transportation:

Ample parking is available in the Nautica lot, adjacent to the Pavilion.

This year, RTA is offering free transportation to and from the Rib Cook-off on all RTA rail lines.
Contact Information:

Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
2014 Sycamore
Cleveland, OH 44113

May 23-27, 2013 Moonshine Festival - New Straitsville, Ohio

May 23-27, 2013  Moonshine Festival - New Straitsville, Ohio
Located in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, events include a working Moonshine Still Display, local history museum, moonshine burgers, moonshine pie, moonshine doggies, carnival rides and games, flea market, talent show, parades, cruise-in and free entertainment.



Moonshine Festival

New Straitsville, Perry County, Ohio

Main Street
May 23 - 27, 2013

Located in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, the festival features a variety of events including a working Moonshine Still Display, local history museum, flea market vendors, moonshine burgers, moonshine pie, moonshine doggies, carnival rides and games, good food, souvenirs, talent show, Cruise-In, and 2 parades concluding with the Grand Parade on Memorial Day. Back by popular demand at the Moonshine Festival we will have a Garden Tractor Pull, a GardenTractor Demo Derby and a Pedal Pull.
2013 Moonshine Festival Entertainment includes: Thursday evening: David Wayne Nashville Artist
Sat evening: Johnny Hiland (fastest guitar player in the world) and Tim McDonald with special guests Curt Guisinger and Audie Wykle
Sunday evening: Jeannie Kendell with special guest Haley Watson. . Open 5pm Thursday/Friday, and 11am Saturday/ 12 noon Sunday/Monday.
For info: rspicer@live.com, or write N.S.B.A., Box 38, New Straitsville, OH 43766.


Contact This Festival:

N.S.B.A. Box 38 New Straitsville, Ohio 43766
740-394-2239/740-394-2727
Email: rspicer@live.com


http://www.ofea.org/festivals-and-events/moonshine-festival.htm