Category Archives: Food

Pilgrimage

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Roger

On a Saturday in early October, my wife, daughter and I went to McHenry County’s version of Jerusalem — Royal Oak Farm Orchard west of Hebron. It’s owned by Christians. The gift shop is filled with stuff imprinted with Bible … Continue reading →

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Attaining Bagel Snobbery

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Roger

I’ve been hanging around lately with a couple of bagel snobs who look down their noses at the faux bagels sold by Einstein Bros. and Panera. Apparently, those establishments steam their bagels instead of boiling them in the proper fashion. … Continue reading →

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Ontonagon

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Roger

Saturday was gray and damp with frequent periods of drizzling rain. We decided to take a road trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Our first stop was Ontonagon. There’s a lighthouse on the river that is open for tours, but the … Continue reading →

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Joe’s Pasty Shop

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Roger

I did some research on the Internet before we began our vacation, looking for things to do if it rained. I saw a reference to Joe’s Pasty Shop, which claims the distinction of making pasties famous as “the” food of … Continue reading →

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Little Bohemia

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Roger

I’ve birded at Powell Marsh in Manotowish Waters, Wisconsin dozens of times, and every time I’ve driven past Little Bohemia. I have long been aware of the history connected with the place — in April, 1934, guest-of-the-lodge John Dillinger escaped … Continue reading →

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