A little about Foodie Fun and More

I am a self-professed foodie at heart, love to eat out whenever I have the opportunity! I have recently relocated to Northern Minnesota from the Seattle area and will be reviewing restaurants and recipes I get the opportunity to try on my adventures in the Midwest and beyond.

I have no culinary training and most will say that I am a very picky eater. I'm not a fan of vegetables, love my sushi, adore a wonderful filet mignon and snow crab is to die for - although that may be hard to come by here in the North Woods. As my adventure continues, you'll see my palate ranges from comfort foods to gourmet and I will let you know how the service was, how the food was and if the prices were spendy or reasonable. I am a foodie who has no qualms about paying more for a good meal ... for a good meal that is... not a mediocre one. I am happy to share information on your restaurant here if you desire me to or if you want me to try your restaurant and I have not yet.

I prefer smaller restaurants that are 'undiscovered' and if they resemble something I would have seen in Seattle, all the better. But for me, it's the service that makes the meal sometimes... or breaks it.

So follow me on my adventures in dining in Northern Minnesota and beyond.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Recipe #4 - Glazed Ham

In recognition of my favorite holiday which just recently passed (Easter), I thought I would post and review my favorite recipe for a Maple Glazed Ham. The recipe is as follows:

Glaze
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
a pinch of nutmeg.

Mix the ingredients for the glaze in a saucepan until smooth. On medium heat, bring the ingredients to a simmer and simmer for two more minutes.

Score your ham with a sharp knife first one way and then crosswise so it resembles a checkerboard. You might wish to garnish the top with cherries or in, slices of pineapple. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven covered with foil about 1-1/4 hrs. Increase temp to 400 degrees, uncover ham and brush on the glaze. Bake approximately 20 minutes or until glaze is bubbling. Let ham rest for 15 minutes before carving.

This recipe was given to me by a friend who has prepared it for me in the past. As a fan of glazed hams, I have to say that this is the best I’ve tried and highly recommend this glaze. I hope you’ll give it a try for your next family meal.

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