Wisconsin's maple syrup season off to early start
DE PERE, Wis. -- Wisconsin's maple syrup season started a bit earlier than usual this year. "It's the earliest we've tapped in 60 years," shared Theresa Baroun, director of the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association and this year's winner of the association's Maple Producer of the Year award. About 1,200 trees are tapped by Theresa and Jon Baroun at Maple Buzz and Maple Sweet Dairy. They also enjoy leading field trips, tours , and educational presentations at their De Pere loca...
Feb 27, 2024
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Chef Jeff's Venison Summer Sausage & Hot Sticks
Chef Jeff's Venison Summer Sausage (15 pounds) Venison meat -- lean 10 pounds Pork trimmings (75-25) -- 5 pounds Salt -- ½ Cup Granulated Garlic -- ½ Cup Granulated Onion -- 1/3 Cup Hungarian Paprika -- 1/3 Cup Whole Mustard Seed -- 1/3 Cup Black Pepper, coarse ground -- 1/3 Cup Dextrose -- 1/3 Cup Milk Powder -- 1/3 Cup Tinted Cure Mix (TCM) -- 2 Tablespoons Allspice -- 2 Tablespoons White Pepper -- 2 Tablespoons Cardamom -- 1 Tablespoon Coriander -- 1 Tablespoon Encapsulate...
Feb 21, 2024
Brenda's Valentine's Day Recipes
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups powdered milk or instant non-fat dry milk Sift the confectioners' sugar followed by unsweetened cocoa in a large bowl to get rid of any lumps. Stir in powdered milk and whisk well until everything is combined. Add some mini marshmallows to the mix if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Use 1/2 cup to 6-8 oz. of hot water! Easy Red Velvet Cookie Recipe 1 Box of Red Velvet Cake M...
Feb 14, 2024
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Buffalo Chicken Sliders [RECIPE]
I've been on a Buffalo Chicken kick lately. With a big football game around the corner, here's a recipe from The Pioneer Woman that goes a little beyond your average dip. I love that it sneaks in some extra veggies while keeping that delicious buffalo sauce flavor! Ingredients 1/2 c. salted butter 1/3 c. plus 2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce 1 tbsp. dried parsley 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 (16-oz.) package Hawaiian dinner rolls (12 rolls) 1 1/4 lb. ground chicken Hayley's tip: Use ...
Feb 08, 2024
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Holidays with Hayley: Avenue Jewelers
APPLETON, Wis. -- I remember one of the first times I walked into Avenue Jewelers. My fella had just proposed and we were bringing in my engagement ring to be sized. That was in 2013 and more than a decade later, I'm still staring at my hand and admiring the ring my now-husband gave me all those years ago. Click here to learn more about Avenue Jewelers Jewelry can make you feel special. It can make you feel loved. It can make you feel appreciated. At Avenue Jewelers they're experts in helping...
Feb 07, 2024
Super Bowl ready with Chef Jeff [RECIPES]
Chef Jeff from Fox Valley Technical College's Culinary Arts program joins Focus Fox Valley! Chef Jeff's Stuffed Meatballs 1 pound Ground Beef or other 1 Tablespoon Beef Base, as purchased ½ Cup Onions, minced 2 Eggs, fresh, large 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper, coarse ground 1 teaspoon Salt, seasoned About 1 Cup Bread crumbs About 8 Cheese cubes, about an inch square Directions Set-up your grill for indirect grilling or smoking at about 350° F. Prepare the meatball mixture by thoroughly...
Jan 31, 2024
Focus Fox Valley Conversations: Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford
On Tuesday Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford kicked off another season of conversations on Focus Fox Valley. Every month Mayor Woodford will join host Hayley Tenpas to discuss topics that are important to the community. Some of the topics discussed in January included the city's ARPA Fund spending in 2024 and the announcement from US Venture to relocate their corporate headquarters to the 222 Building in Downtown Appleton. Mayor Woodford also shared thoughts on what he's looking forward to in the ...
Jan 31, 2024
Author Lori Fredrich talks "Field to Fork" [RECIPES]
I hope you're hungry! What a fun hour spent with author Lori Fredrich. We spoke about her writing journey and work highlight the relationships that go into our "field to fork" ecosystem. These recipes are generously shared by Lori from her Wisconsin Field to Fork: Farm Fresh Recipes from the Dairy State" cookbook (Globe Pequot, 2023). Lori is the Senior Food & Dining Writer for OnMilwaukee and the co-host of FoodCrush, a podcast "for people who eat." Her newest bo...
Jan 29, 2024
Pets of the Month: Donut, Shadow and "Little Linda"
NEENAH, Wis. -- We're surrounded by cuteness from the Neenah Animal Shelter this month! Up for adoption are Donut, Shadow and "Little Linda," a trio of 12-week-old kittens. We spoke with Kay Pavlik about the siblings, who shares they are altered with all the appropriate vaccines, microchips and deworming. The kittens are all very playful and litter box trained. If you're interested in setting up an appointment to see these animals call 920-722-9544 or email them at neenahanimalshelt...
Jan 19, 2024
How to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
NORTH POLE, USA -- Santa Claus is coming to town and here's how to follow along with his gift deliveries! On December 24th it's easy to follow Santa's flight around the world. For 65 years the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has tracked Santa on Christmas Eve. CLICK HERE to track Santa on Christmas Eve! NORAD is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the mission of aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning in the defense of North Am...
Dec 22, 2023
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