Buying My Love with Food? Of Course You Can...

So my wife and kid were out of town last week chilling with my in-laws up in the great state of Wisconsin...which is debatable if you're a true Chicagoan. Just kidding nothing wrong with Wisconsin as its the land of cheese, fireworks and porno at least from all the routes I've driven through. I enjoy Madison Wisconsin a lot so can't complain there. Great restaurants and entertainment but that's what you get for being a college town- Go Bucky! (I think that's what they say- who knows?) I do like to make a stop in Beloit, WI on my drives back  from Madison as there's like an all in one- cheese, gas, and fireworks station there. Haven't really spent much time else where in the state so can't really judge it overall.

As a lovely we're back and sorry for abandoning you gift - just kidding they weren't sorry- my wife brought back these delicious types of cheese from the Mullins Cheese Factory up in Mosinee, WI
http://www.mullinscheese.com/

Reduce Fat Extreme Habanero 

Hot Pepper

White Cheese Curds

The habanero cheese was fantastic- had the right about of spicy and good taste to it. Cheese curds are pretty much like top 5 reasons to hit up Wisconsin. Its definitely a staple/what they are known for food wise. The cheese curds from Mullin's was also fantastic. I haven't dug into the Hot pepper cheese but I'm guessing its going to be awesome as well.

While I was bachelor living this past week I ended up grocery shopping at the local supermarket and ran a salsa flavor I have never tried before- Cherry. Mostly likely I would presume because the regular price of said salsa is $6.99. While that might not seem bad if you're like say in a farmer's market and/or locally produced, but from a major supermarket chain I don't think so.  The cheap gods struck this day and it was actually on sale for like $3.99 so as any good foodie would yell out loud and scare surrounding folks: "YOLO!" And yes that was said out loud and yes fellow shoppers looked at me with disdain. Luckily I don't care.

Esch Road Cherry Salsa

So Esch Road Cherry Salsa also falls into the fantastic category. Not sure what I was thinking it was going to taste like but I highly enjoyed it. If you're a traditionalist and just go for regular salsa maybe its not for you. If you're adventurous and/or like a more fruity/sweet type of salsa I'd say this is highly recommended. Apparently it is made in Michigan so maybe I bought so Tina could be here in spirit. 1 out 100 brownie points say yes to this.

Finally giving mad props to my favorite book series and baker all in one photo below. First off the new Harry Potter book came out on Sunday. Like a nerd I ordered two of them- 1 from Amazon (which is in the picture) and the 2nd which I think was a better deal from Target. Either way excited and someone will be getting the second copy as a gift.  

Nerd Alert! But that is an awesome shirt tho!

Now back to food related item in the picture- Puleo Pastries is owned and ran by a beloved friend of mine Lisa. Located out of Coal City. Her goodies are fantastic...um her cookies...wait no her sweets..hold on I meant her treats.. well how about all of the above? Any who got my shirt in the mail from them and rocking it with pride - I might be biased as I designed it but also she's awesome and can bake like extremely well..or would that be deliciously? Check out Puleo Pastries on Facebook - hit them up with a like/follow, if in the area order some stuff you will not be disappointed, and pick up the shirt once you realize the awesomeness that she offers- KEEP IT CLEAN PEOPLE!

#squadgoals and #yesyoucanbuymylovewithfood,

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