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George Lawerence's Beef Stew
George Lawrence’s Beef Stew: A Taste of Family History

George Lawrence’s Beef Stew: A Taste of Family History

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George Lawrence’s beef stew was a once-in-a-lifetime treat, hearty, rich, and unforgettable. But my fondest memories come from the mornings: tall stacks of pancakes socked in syrup, eggs fried just right, and the comforting scent of black coffee wafting through the kitchen. He often wandered through the house in a white tank top and jeans, the air around him was a mix of tobacco, must, and the lingering spice of his aftershave.

Best Stew

Dennis Ray (dad) recalls an evening when he stayed with Grandma Ruth. At dinnertime, Granma Ruth and Grandpa Lawrence have a scuffle. Ruth went to bed and said, “Dinner is on you, two.” Well, my dad does not cook. Therefore, Lawrence said, “Guess dinner is my job tonight.” My dad was a little worried and surprised, he did not recall my grandfather ever cooking.

A few hours later, a most delicious beef stew was set before my father. He was shocked that the beef stew was exceptional. He recalls that my grandfather had been a cowboy at a young age, living in Malta with Robert Wake’s (Great Uncle) Ranch.

Grandpa didn’t forget his roots that evening, preparing a hearty, filling dinner. What makes this story unforgettable wasn’t just that my grandfather cooked, but the moment I heard my father praise his father-in-law. Their relationship had often been marked by tension and unspoken conflict. But in this quiet exchange, just a few words of respect.1

Dennis Winger Submitting Photo of Grandpa Lawerence
Photo of my Grandfather Taken by my Father

Lawrence’s Story

George Lawrence, my grandfather, was born on August 2, 1911, in Malta, Idaho. He was the second child born to George and Laura Mortensen Wake. On April 7, 1934, he married Ruth Ilene Jones in Burley, Idaho. Lawrence took great joy in ranch work and spent time riding across the open range. He was a welder during World War II in Washington and Oregon.

He worked at the Triumph Mine in Hailey, Idaho. He moved his family from Hailey to Orem in 1953, where he worked for Geneva Steel as a welder, retiring in 1978. He passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 1995. 11

Lawrence’s mother and father separated when he was young. Shortly after remarrying, his mother kicked him out, around 8 years old. He stayed in Matla with his Uncle Bobby (Robert Wake). Bobby and Madge, they loved him more than his mother. This was difficult for Lawrence as a child.

He worked as a cowboy. He loved ranching and riding the range. His biggest job was to make the coffee. At 18 years he went to jockey training, in Chicago IL. He got so homesick he returned to Malta.

He signed right up for the World War II draft. He was deferred when they realized he was a welder. They sent him to Portland, Oregon. He worked welding ships during the war. They did not need him after the war. He moved to Idaho.

Uncle Ernie (mother’s twin brother) states, “He had 2 damn twins at home, and he took damn good care of us. He was proud of us. I cannot say enough good things about him. He was always a drinker. He was an alcoholic. Alcoholism is a disease. When it comes to my dad, I overlooked that because it is a disease, and he did not know that. He did not know how to control it.” 3

Grandpa Lawrence Wake Sammy Ray
Sammy Ray with Grandpa Lawrence Thanksgiving

Miscellaneous

One summer day in 1983 my mom tells me, “You will take grandpa to Malta ID, and you will stay with Grandma Lucy (Great-Grandma) in Burley, ID. Just 17 and recently got my license; it seemed like a big journey. But we took a journey every day when he took me to work, at McDonalds. It was my turn to drive

He had me get off the freeway way before we needed. Malta was a small town. It’s a bit off the beaten path. I was sure lost. Driving along, he talked about riding his horse around this valley. He assured me we would see elk, deer, and moose. We sure did, I almost hit a deer. He said, there is gold buried in the hills that has never been found. He loved regaling his younger years, where he lived. I saw his deep love for the ranch work, beautiful land, and love of riding the range.

He loved my son, Samuel Ray. They were inseparable, twins. Sam was determined to be a cowboy. He had to have the same clothes as grandpa: Wrangler jeans, cowboy hat, belt, and cowboy shirt purchased at the “turtle” Reams Food Store. He would listen to The Highwaymen. The start of his love of music

We saw Waylon Jennings at the county fair shortly after moving to Portland. I lifted him on my shoulders and walk through the crowd to the stage. The next thing I knew, I felt the weight lifted off my shoulders, and Sam was on stage. Jennings was singing, Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys. This was his first “mosh pit.”  

George Lawerence's Beef Stew- 3 Ingredients
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George Lawerence’s Beef Stew

Southern Idaho Beef Stew Recipe

Serving Size:
6-8
Time:
3 hours
Difficulty:
medium

Ingredients

  • 2–2½ lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1½” cubes
    3 tbsp flour (for dredging)
    Salt & black pepper, to taste
    2 tbsp vegetable oil
    1 large yellow onion, chopped
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    4 cups beef broth
    1 cup dry red wine (optional, or use more broth)
    2 tbsp tomato paste
    1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    1 tsp dried thyme
    1 tsp smoked paprika
    3 Idaho russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
    4 carrots, peeled and sliced
    2 celery stalks, sliced
    1 parsnip or turnip, peeled and cubed (optional)
    1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)
    1 bay leaf
  • Optional Add-ins:
    A splash of apple cider vinegar or balsamic at the end for brightness
    Mushrooms for earthiness (I added some green beans)
    Barley or lentils for extra heartiness

Directions

  1. Prep the Beef
    Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper to coat.
    Brown the Beef
    Heat oil in a large Dutch oven/sauté pan over medium-high heat.
    Brown beef in batches, 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
    Sauté Aromatics
    In the same pot, add onions and cook 5 minutes until soft.
    Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
    Deglaze and Simmer
    Pour in wine (if using) and scrape up brown bits.
    Add beef broth, Worcestershire, thyme, paprika, and bay leaf.
    Return Beef & Simmer
    Add browned beef back to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
    Cover and cook on low for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
    Add Vegetables
    Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and parsnip (if using).
    Simmer uncovered for another 45–60 minutes, until veggies are tender and stew thickens.Finish & Serve
    Finish Stew
    Stir in peas and simmer 5 more minutes.
    Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
    Remove bay leaf and serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes, this tradition will show up again, watch for it.
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Karna Nielson at Home
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Dr Karna Nielson’s children
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Karna (Caroline) Mikkelson Mortenson Immigration Routed
Journey to America

Karna (Caroline) Mikkelson Mortenson

Karna (Caroline) Mikkelson Mortenson was born November 3, 1839 in a small village, Hastad, Malmohus (Skåne) Sweden. Johannes Mortenson (my 2nd great-grandfather) born October 4, 1862, before her marriage to Anders Martensson on March 13, 1863. 4

She was baptized in the Mormon faith on May 20, 1867. The family’s wish was traveling to Utah to be with the saints. They found it goodby was very difficult to their homeland, relatives, and friends knowing they would not see them again. Sweden was having harsh times as well.

There were major crop failures from long winters, short summers, and early frost. The widespread famine, malnutrition, and related illnesses claimed thousands of lives. Therefore, they turned to moss, lichen, and sego lily bulbs for food. Many became ill from eating bark bread made of lichen. 1 million Swedes migrated through 1914. Free churches influenced many to leave Sweden for support, land, and wealth. This new faith may have offered relief from these conditions. (Facts generated by ChatGPT)

Karna’s history states,

“It was a desire that their loved ones would share in this wonderful feeling, but oh the sorrow and heart aches it seemed to cause their friends and relatives. They made plans to sail to America. Then the days really passed quickly it was now time to sail and they found that leaving ones relatives, friends and the land of their birth was not an easy thing to do, especially when you never expected to see any of them again.” 8

Journey To Utah

They boarded the steamer, Waldemar, on June 13, 1868 They crossed the North Sea arriving in Hull, England, they took the train to Liverpool.9 June 20, 1868 the anchor was lifted on the Emerald Isle,  and towed to open sea.

The trip was less than pleasant they were treated harsh and rough by the sailors, the distillation machine broke they had to stop in Queensland to get fresh water, which later became stagnant, measles and disease spread through the ship. This was a 7-week 3-day journey, 4,062 miles, arriving in the New York Harbor, August 11, 1868. This was the last steamer journey for LDS Scandinavian saints.9

The remaining journey was taken by steamer boat, steamer locomotives, and foot, 2,400 miles. The arrived in Salt Lake City September 24, 1868. They lost 30 members of the company, had to wait after 1 member was arrested. Karna loved Croydon UT, this is where they settle and built a home. Oct. 11, 1868 she lost an infant shortly after birth.

Living in Utah

She struggled with the language, clothing, and food upon arriving. Soon after the family arrived Andrew as assigned to work the railroad for Brigham Young (Mormon prophet).

The Weber Canyon was camp, they took his family. A short time later as the children were playing, the young children called, Charles had fallen in the water. Karna ran quickly but it was too late, she barely touched his clothes and he slipped away into the river. This mother, then pregnant, said that she did not know, with a prayer on her lips and tears in her eyes how many days and nights she spent pulling branches aside with the hope that she would find her little son’s body, but little Charley was never found. 8

Karna loss the following children before her death:

  • Carl Magnus MortenssonJune 1, 1866 – May 7, 1869 (drowned) 5
  • Alfred Mortensson October 11, 1868 – October 11, 1868 (died at birth)
  • George Nicholasson Mortenson October 7, 1869 – July 19, 1913 (fell from the trolley in Salt Lake died from a head fracture) 7
  • Andrew Mortenson Jr., April 17, 1876 – January 10, 1910 (died from pneumonia in the winter in Almo Idaho)4
  • Annie Matilda Mortenson  March 26, 1879 – April 6, 1881 (died from brain fever) 5

Life Changes

Life change in 1887, Anders left for a mission in Sweden. The sons assisted with chores but were not thrilled as they were not fond of their father, it is said he was abusive. The sons did not attend his funeral.

When Anders returned, he wanted to enter plural marriage. Karna did approve of plural marriage and had been outspoken regarding the practice. Andres married his 2nd wife in 1993.10

She told her husband I am not living polygamy, and you will support me. She took a stand in a time and place where this did not work out well for women especially if abuse was in the home. She is inspiring.

Karna established her own home with her son George, and was listed among the pioneers’ early doctors, listed as a doctor having a diploma. was the midwife over a large district as well as being called up on to set broken bones, remove bullets, sew up cuts and try to solve all kinds of complex issues.

The 1910 census has her listed as divorced.12 She died March 27, 1923 at the age of 84. She is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.

Wallace C. Taylor looking over some of his property in Almo, Idaho
Wallace C. Taylor Looking Over his Property

Origins: Pioneer & Ranch Life

Southern Idaho’s beef stew likely developed in the late 1800s to early 1900s, when pioneers, homesteaders, and ranching families settled the Snake River Plain and surrounding valleys.

The region was rich in:

  • Cattle ranching — especially in Cassia, Twin Falls, and Gooding counties
  • Potato farming — Idaho’s most iconic crop
  • Root vegetables — carrots, onions, parsnips, and turnips thrived in the cool climate
  • Irrigated fields — made possible by the Carey Act of 1894, which helped turn arid land into productive farms

Families needed nutritious, hearty meals that could stretch ingredients, feed many mouths, and cook slowly while other chores were handled, hence the stew. (Facts generated by ChatGPT)

Uncle Wally, Taylor Ranch Beef

Uncle Wally (Grandma Ruth’s brother-in-law) was a successful rancher in Almo Idaho. Wally was inducted into the Southern Idaho Livestock Hall of Fame in 1991. He was also an inventor, electrician, plumber, carpenter, and blacksmith. A man of many trades and successful at many.

He worked as a cowboy for the famed Miller and Lux Cattle Co. employed by William Jones, future father-in-law. He lost his first ranch in the depression. He purchased his second ranch for $10 down $10 a month, $500 total purchase price.

This ranch was successful. He purchased 3 Hereford heifers to start cattle ranching. He was known for the tools he developed many should have been patented. Him and his son, a professor of animal sciences, developed a registered Hereford and hybrid cattle improving productivity and profitability.

He was recognized as a source for his breeding stock sought by many cattlemen. He consistently helped families with ranching, loans, and providing practical advice. What he lacked in education he made up with ingenuity, hard work (started sheepherding at 13 to help with family finances) and practicality. He was a steward of the land holding to traditional cowboy standards.6

Taylor Ranch Beef stands as a symbol of Almo’s heritage: clean water, open skies, and cattle raised the right way, he had respect for the land and pride in every steer. His high-quality beef was always tops when we would enjoy his hamburger or steak. It was earthy, clean did not taste like any beef from the grocery stores. The is beef told its own story in every bite.

Root Cellars Food Storage

Food preservation and storage is different than preserved foods. Farm to table is not new it is the way my ancestors lived daily. They managed the farms, food preparations, seed production, and storing food. Preservation of food was needed before refrigeration to ensure food quality, get the most nutrition from the food, prevent illness, and feed your family between harvests. Food preparation types are

  • Pickling
  • Water bath Canning
  • Pressure canning
  • Smoking
  • Drying
  • Root Cellar

A root cellar uses the natural insulation of the earth to maintain a cool, humid, and stable environment.

Best Stored Crops  Notes
Potatoes  Store in the dark to prevent greening
Carrots & ParsnipsCan be stored in moist sand
BeetsRetain dirt; don’t wash before storing
Onions & GarlicPrefer drier, slightly warmer spot
Cabbage  Can hang or sit on shelves
Apples & PearsWrap in newspaper to prevent spoilage
Winter Squash & PumpkinsPrefer dry, ventilated storage

(Facts generated by ChatGPT)

Grandma Ruth’s Root Cellar

Grandma Ruth had a root cellar in her home even though she had refrigeration. Lifting the lid off the cover in the bedroom closet was damp, dark, dusty, and musty. Climbing down the small ladder I would find best canned peaches and pears. The smell of onions lingered, bright colored beets and purple, orange, yellow, red, and white carrots were a sight to see, as well as many root vegetables.

She would send me here to get veggies for her beef stew. It was dimly lit by one light bulb in the corner the dirt was cold on my feet. She made the best parsnips with dinner. I love root veggies I know because of this food experience.

Food is the great connector, linking us to our ancestors through recipes, memories, traditions, and love. It evokes the warmth of a grandmother’s kitchen and the comforting aromas of something simmering on the stove, speaking a language older than words. With every bite, we remember who we are and carry those stories forward, nourishing the future with the essence of the past.

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Relationship

Relationship George Lawrence Wake Connectivity A taste of family history
Relationship George Lawrence
Relationship to Dennis Ray Winger Connectivity A Taste of Family History
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Relationship to Ernest Wake Connectivity A Taste of Family History
Relationship to Ernest Dennis
Karna Carolina Mortenson relationship Connectivity A taste of family history
Karna Carolina Mortenson relationship
Relationship to Johannes Mortenson Connectivity A Taste of Family History
Relationship to Johannes Mortenson
Relationship to Wallace Charles Taylor Connectivity A Taste of Family History
Relationship to Wallace Charles Taylor
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Grandma Ruth

References

1 Ray, D. (2025, February 25). Oral statement.

2 Dennis, E. (2025, May 29). Oral statement [Grandfather.MP4].

3 FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Karna (Caroline) Mikkelson Mortenson] FamilySearch. Retrieved June 1, 2025, from https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/memories/KWJ8-KTF

4 Find a Grave. (n.d.). [Andrew Mortenson Jr.] Find a Grave. Retrieved June 1, 2025, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110248507/andrew-mortenson#source

5 FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Death — Deseret News 1881-4-13]FamilySearch. Retrieved June 1, 2025, https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/memories/KWVH-WMX

6 FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Wallace Charles Taylor, Obituary June 1999]FamilySearch. Retrieved June 1, 2025, https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/memories/KWZC-MZJ

7 FamilySearch. (n.d.). [George Mortenson, “Utah, Death Certificates, 1904-1966”]FamilySearch. Retrieved June 1, 2025,https://tinyurl.com/4avnbmwd

8 FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Karna (Caroline) Mikkelson Mortenson]FamilySearch. Retrieved June 1, 2025, https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/memories/KWJ8-KTF

9 XMission. (n.d.). [Narratives of the Emigration from the Scandinavian Mission 1852-1868
from excerpts of the History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson.]XMission. Retrieved June 1, 2025 https://user.xmission.com/~nelsonb/enarrative.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com#1867

10 FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Andrew Mortenson Biography]FamilySearch. Retrieved June 1, 2025, https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/memories/KWJ8-KTF

11 FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Death_ Lawrence G. – Deseret News]FamilySearch. Retrieved June 1, 2025, https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/memories/KWCV-3XH

12 FamilySearch. (n.d.). [Utah. Census Record Indexes 1910]FamilySearch. Retrieved June 6, 2025, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YY2-WZ1?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AM5X7-6JP&action=view&cc=1727033&lang=en&groupId=

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97th Oscars Celebration Governors Ball

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97th Oscars Celebration sounds incredible! Wolfgang Puck is a legendary chef, is the Chef for the Oscars® celebration, for the 30th year in a row is such a remarkable tradition. His culinary expertise is known for creating a luxurious yet approachable dining experience. It must be amazing to see how he keeps innovating the menu while keeping things classic for such a prestigious event.

97th Oscars Celebration Governors Ball Sustainability

The Academy is dedicated, “to implementing initiatives to operate as an environmentally responsible organization and ultimately reach carbon neutrality. Collective efforts are designed to account for our emissions, improve waste diversion, and pilot new organizational programs and technologies in line with best practices.”

Steps taken to complete this are:

  • Eliminating single-use plastic water bottles and encouraging reuse by providing water refill
    systems
  • Digital distribution of Oscar event tickets, parking passes and event details.
  • Working with vendors, suppliers and partners committed to sustainability.
  • Since 2013, the Governors Ball has offered more than 50% plant-based and vegetarian dishes.
  • Food served is responsibly sourced, sustainably farmed, or listed on the Monterey Bay
    Aquarium Seafood Watch recommendation list.
  • After the event, food is donated to Chefs to End Hunger.
  • Energy-efficient LED lights and battery-operated LED candles are used throughout the event.

Insight to the Oscars Celebration

Puck’s 30 years at the Oscars’ Governor Ball has brought about the best of food celebrations. Wolfgang Puck has revolutionized the dining landscape with a singular focus: to exceed expectations whenever our guests gather for a meal. There are 70 new dishes for the 97th Oscars Celebration. Pastry chefs Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat will feature around 30 desserts

Champagne Lallier is the champagne for the 97th Oscars Celebration. They were founded in 1906 in Aÿ, one of the few villages classified as ‘Grand Cru,’ and embodies a legacy of craftsmanship and Fresh Perspectives that mirror the artistry celebrated at the Oscars®.

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97th Oscars Celebration Menu

Tray Passed

Do you have a favorite dish or type of food that Wolfgang Puck is known for serving at the Oscars? Or any memorable moments from his previous menus?

  • Smoked Salmon Oscar Matzoh
  • Miniature Wagyu Cheeseburger House Remoulade, Cherry Tomato, Cornichon
  • Spago Signature Spicy Tuna Tartare Sesame Miso Cone
  • Potato Pavé Steak Tartare
  • Cauliflower Toast (Vegetarian) Parsnip Curry, Toasted Pinenuts
  • Potato “Chorizo” Empanada (Vegetarian) Avocado Salsa, Pickled Jalapeño
  • Spring Pea Hummus Lavosh Tart (Vegan) Marinated Peas, Micro Mint
  • Wild Mushroom & Pea Shumai (Vegetarian) Ponzu, Scallion
  • Miniature Taro Taco (Vegan) Bulgogi Style Eggplant, Apple Kimchi
  • Sweet Potato-Squash Latke (Vegan) Whipped Cashew Labneh, Oven Roasted Cherry Tomato
  • Assorted Signature Wolfgang Puck Pizzas
  • BBQ Chicken, Four Cheese Margherita (Vegetarian), Grilled Vegetable (Vegetarian)

Passed Small Plates

Hot
  • Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
  • Aged White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
  • Miyazaki Farms Wagyu
  • Wasabi Potato Purée, Truffle Ponzu
  • Pea Agnolotti Pasta (Vegetarian)
  • Crispy Chickpeas, Edamame, Marinated Green Chickpeas,
  • Lemon-Za’atar Vinaigrette, Pea Tendrils
  • Miso Cod Lettuce Cup
  • Ajika Sushi Rice, Pickled Cucumbers
  • Bougie Tots
  • Crème Fraîche, Caviar
  • Wild Mushroom Bolognese (Vegan)
  • House Casarecce Pasta
  • Popcorn Shrimp
  • Fried Rice, Chili Garlic Crunch
  • Pad Thai Shrimp
  • Chili Jam, Lemongrass, Red Pearl Onion, Mint, Cilantro
  • Beef Cheek Goulash
  • Spätzle
Cold
  • Red Beet Pillow (Vegetarian)
  • Goat Cheese, Citrus, Red Vein Sorrel
  • Deconstructed Falafel Salad (Vegan)
  • Crispy Chickpeas, Vegan Labneh, Edamame, Marinated
  • Green Chickpeas, Lemon-Za’atar Vinaigrette

Grazing Station

  • Cheese & Charcuterie
  • Assorted House Made Pâté
  • Assorted House Made Sausages
  • Chef Carved Cinco Jotas Jamón
  • Assorted Charcuterie
  • Assorted Imported & Domestic Cheese (Vegetarian)
  • House Relish Plates (Vegan)
  • Dried Fruit (Vegan)
  • Assorted Nuts (Vegetarian)

Small Plate Stations

  • Assorted Breads & Lavosh (Vegetarian)
  • Assorted Berries (Vegan)
  • Artisanal Jams
  • Honeycomb
  • Sushi
  • Mini Onigiri Chef Action Station
  • Sea Spicy Tuna, Salmon Salad, California Crab
  • Accompaniments Pickled Radish, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Furikake, Togarashi
  • Sauces (Vegan) Sriracha, Chili Garlic Crunch, Yuzu Aioli
  • Sushi Assorted Classic Sushi Rolls, Vegetarian Sushi, Fruit Sushi
  • Sashimi Salmon, Ahi Tuna
  • Izakaya
  • Negi Tori Chargrilled Glazed Chicken Skewers Scallions
  • Grilled Nightshade Skewers (Vegan) Mushroom, Eggplant, Onion, Sweet Soy Glaze
  • Charred Shishito Peppers Yuzu Miso Aioli, Bonito
  • Chilled Silken Tofu (Vegan) Ponzu, Cured Trout Roe, Shiso
  • Carved Duck Bao Bun Spicy Hoisin, Scallion
  • Chef Action Takoyaki Kewpie Mayo, Unagi Glaze, Bonito
  • Chicken Karaage Togarashi Aioli, Lemon
  • Kurobuta Pork & Shiitake Soup Dumplings Truffle Jus
A Taste of London
  • Classic Toad In The Hole (Vegetarian)
  • Quail Egg On Brioche
  • Traditional Fish & Chips
  • House Wasabi Tartar Sauce
  • Classic Beef Wellington Red Wine
Wood Fired Pizza Oven
  • House Duck Sausage & Calabrian Chili
  • Mushroom & Truffle (Vegetarian)
  • Jalapeño & Fromage Blanc (Vegetarian)
  • “Buldak” Style Spicy Chicken & Corn Cheese Pizza
  • Shrimp Pesto Pizza
  • Grilled Vegetable Pizza (Vegan)
Late Night Classics
  • Bar & Grill Slider With White Cheddar Caramelized Onion, House Spread, Lettuce, Tomato
  • Plant-Based Burger With Lemon Aioli (Vegan) Onion Jam, Toasted Pretzel Roll
  • French Fries (Vegetarian) Bearnaise
  • Chicken Tender Blue Cheese-Ranch-Buffalo Dry Rub
  • Shrimp Taco Housemade Corn Tortilla, Crying Tiger Aioli, Red Cabbage, Lime
  • Loaded Cauliflower (Vegan) Carrot “Bacon”, Pickled Red Onion, Crispy Fresnos, Chipotle Aioli
  • Crushed Brownie Dipped Mini Cones (Mwon) Vanilla Ice Cream, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Shell

Patisserie

  • Strawberry Balsamic & Vanilla Profiterole Tart
  • Piña Colada Oscar Silhouette Éclairs
  • Traditional Rum & Vanilla Canelés
  • Ube & Sake Infused Cherry Tea Cake Purple Chocolate Coating, Cappuccino Pillow Cake Entremets, Coffee
  • Bean Sable
  • Cappuccino Pillow Cake Entremets Coffee Bean Sable
  • Vanilla Chai Tiramisu Verrine
  • Champagne, Lychee & Raspberry Tarts (Vegan) Rose Petal Sable
  • Pistachio Raspberry En Trompe L’oeil
  • Tropical “Kit Kat” Bars Passion Fruit, Dark Chocolate
  • Coca-Cola Paté De Fruit (Vegan) Rum Sable
  • Bourbon & Caramelized Pecan Paris Brest
  • Peach & Elderflower Marbled Macarons

Oscar Cookies

  • Oscar Logo Chocolate On Stollen Cookie Stamped To Order

Ice Cream Sundaes

  • 50 Bean Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Coffee Ice Cream
  • Tropical Sorbet
  • Assorted Toppings And Sauces

Assorted Cookies

  • Warm Chocolate Chip
  • Walnut Chocolate &
  • Salted Caramel
  • Chocolate Chip (Vegan)

Sweets

  • Warm Profiteroles
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Choux Puffs
  • Warm Chocolate Sauce

Oscar Gold Spraying Station

  • Noire Reserve Dark Chocolate
  • Bahibe 46% Milk Chocolate
  • Yuzu And Strawberry

Small Plate Sweets

  • Pistachio Raspberry En Trompe L’oeil
  • Bourbon & Caramelized Pecan Paris Brest
  • Individual Cherry Parisian Flan
  • Warm Dark Chocolate Truffle Cakes Whipped Crème Fraîche, Fresh Berries
  • Lady In Dress Yuzu Skirt, Tropical Mousse Cake, Gold Silhouette
  • Sachertorte Whipped Cream, Marzipan Ice Cream
  • Apple Strudel Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce

Cigars & Chocolate

  • Don Julio Infused Chocolate Cigars Smoking Ashes

Assorted Barks

  • Toffee & Almond
  • Milk Chocolate
  • Honeycomb & Jasmine Tea
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Mixed Dry Fruit
  • White Chocolate
  • Strawberry & Cornflakes
  • Pink Chocolate
  • Roasted Hazelnut
  • Milk Chocolate

Assorted Bonbons

  • Black Sesame Seed Praline
  • Marzipan & Green Tea Matcha
  • Dubai Pistachio Chocolate
  • Gochujang Korean Chili

Recipes

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients
  • 2 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken, Cut Into 1-Inch Chunks
  • Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste
  • 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided
  • 1/2 Pound Organic Red-Skinned Potatoes, Cut Into 1/2-Inch Pieces
  • 1/2 Pound Organic Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into 1/2-Inch Pieces
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Peeled And Diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • Pinch Of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Sprig Thyme
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Cup White Wine
  • 2 Cups Organic Chicken Stock
  • 1 Cup Plus 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Dry Sherry
  • 1/2 Cup Shelled Or Frozen Peas
  • Approximately 1/2 Pound Frozen Puff Pastry, Defrosted Following Package Instructions
  • 1 Cage-Free Egg
Instructions

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and toss in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of the flour until evenly coated. in a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. add the chicken pieces, reduce the heat slightly, and sauté, turning them occasionally, until light golden and thoroughly cooked, about 5 to 10 minutes. using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. add the remaining oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the pan, then add the potatoes, carrots, and onions and sauté until they begin to look glossy and bright, 2 to 3 minutes. reduce the heat to medium, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bay leaf, and sauté, just until the vegetables begin to color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more. add the wine, turn up the heat, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits, and simmer until the liquid reduces by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. add the chicken stock and the 1 cup of cream. bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer briskly until the liquid reduces by about half again and is thick and creamy, about 15 minutes. remove the sprig of thyme and the bay leaf. Recipe By Wolfgang Puck, Adapted From“Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” Rutledge Hill Press, 2004

97th Oscars Celebration Governors Ball Cocktail

The Clear Winner

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ oz Tequila Don Julio Reposado
  • ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • ¾ oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz Tamarind Syrup
  • 1 ½ oz Hibiscus Tea preparation
Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a collins glass over large format ice cube. Garnish with citrus slice. Created By Charles Joly

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Root vegetables are packed with fiber and antioxidants, and low in calories, fat, and cholesterol. You can add a white bean, corn, and a favorite roasted squash. Together, they complement amino acids this forms complete proteins, often call Three Sisters. You can add a cooked crumbled spicy chicken sausage. Cook sausage add the last 30 mins. of simmering soup.
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Root veggie soup is a great way to welcome the autumn season and staying warm throughout the winter season. Root vegetables are packed with fiber and antioxidants, and low in calories, fat, and cholesterol.

Soup History

Campbell’s state, “In Xianrendong Cave, Jiangxi Province, China, the first example of a soup bowl was discovered and thought to date back to 20,000 BC. The ancient pottery showed scorch marks, which would suggest the user was making sl’s hot soup of some kind.”

Soup is enjoyed world-wide throughout history. Italy took Gazpacho to Spain. Japan introduced dried ramen soup in the late 1800s. Campbell’s brought condensed soup to the US in 1897, by Dr John T. Dorrance. Soup is as popular today as it has been in the past. It is a tradition for religious celebrations, holidays, and seasons.

Root Veggie Soup Your Way

You can add a white bean, corn, and a favorite roasted squash. Together, they complement amino acids this forms complete proteins, often call Three Sisters.

You can add a cooked crumbled spicy chicken sausage. Cook sausage then add the last 30 mins. of simmering soup.

You can roast the veggies instead of sauteing with 1 tsp. of each herb, 2 TBPS olive oil tossed with herbs. Cover veggies with oil mixture. Roast in oven at a 375° until veggies are tender not soft with a fork.

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Celebration 29th Governors Ball

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Celebration for all Oscar recipients and nominees this year 29th Governors Ball at the 95th Oscars. This year will be a year with  Andy Seymour of Liquid Productions, golden statues, Wolfgang Puck, Eric Klein, and pastry creations by Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat. A celebration for all Oscar recipients and nominees this year.

Celebration Governors Ball Menu

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Tray Passed

  • Confit Golden Beet, Cashew Crème, Gastrique, Mint (vegan)
  • Taro Root Taco, Charred Pineapple “Al Pastor,” Shallot, Cilantro (vegan)
  • Puri Pillow, Sumac Hummus (vegan)
  • Black Pepper Shortbread, Goat Cheese, Rhubarb
  • Endive, Ma Maison Chicken Salad, Celery Leaf
  • Miniature Wagyu Burger, Sharp Cheddar, Remoulade
  • Assorted WP Signature Pizzas
  • Spicy Tuna Tartare, Sesame Miso Cones Stationary Snacks
  • House Made “Street Corn” Tortilla Chips
  • Caramel Chili Flavored Popcorn (vegan)

Stationary Snacks

  • House Made “Street Corn” Tortilla Chips
  • Caramel Chili Flavored Popcorn (vegan)

Celebration Tray Passed

  • Smoked Salmon Oscars Matzah
  • Miniature Wagyu Burger, Sharp Cheddar, Remoulade
  • Assorted WP Signature Pizzas
  • Spicy Tuna Tartare, Miso Sesame Cones
  • Mushroom Potsticker “Soup Dumpling” (vegan)
  • Crispy Moroccan Lamb Cigar
  • Shrimp Tempura Spring Roll
  • Goat Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Arancini
  • English Pea Falafel, Pea Tendril (vegan)
  • Jalapeno Corn Fritter

Passed Small Plates Served Cold

  • Poached Pear, Burrata, Pear Butter, Arugula
  • Hearts of Palm, Young Coconut, Cucumber, Avocado, Tapioca Chip (vegan)
  • Beet Napoleon Salad, Goat Cheese, Soft Herbs, Citrus Shallot Vinaigrette

Passed Small Plates Served Hot

  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
  • CUT Style Slider and Fries
  • Wagyu Beef, Celery Apple, Planet Carrot, Chile Ponzu
  • Cod Bouillabaisse, Pommes Olive, Sauce Rouille
  • English Pea Agnolotti, Peas
  • House Made “Ranch Dusted” Taco, Jackfruit Carnitas, Salsa Verde (vegan)

Passed Small Plate Sweets

  • Butterscotch Terrarium
  • Basque Cheesecake, Elderflower Macerated Berries
  • Modern Marjolaine Cake
  • Chocolate Caramel Flan, Sesame Streusel
  • CUT London Classic Trifle

Celebration Small Plate Stations

FISH AND CHIPS

  • Classic Crispy Fried Cod, French Fries
    • Tartar Sauce, Malt Vinegar Chips, Saffron Chips, Malt Vinegar, Ketchup, Garlic Aioli

CARVING

  • Beef Wellington

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

  • Light and Crispy Asian Style Fried Chicken and Pandan Leaf Coconut Waffle prepared to order
    • Gochujang Spiced Maple Syrup, Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup, Toasted Coconut, Furikake, Assorted Hot Sauces

CRISPY RICE BAR

  • Crispy Heirloom Rice Cakes prepared to order
  • Miso Hamachi Tartare, Spicy Tuna Tartare, Braised Mushroom Tartare (vegan)
  • Whole Loins of Ahi Tuna, Salmon and Hamachi, carved to order
  • Fresh Fruit Sushi and Sashimi, Coconut Rice (vegan)
  • Truffle Ponzu, Unagi Glaze, Smoked Soy, Miso Aioli, Sushi Soy, Yuzu Kosho, Chili Aioli, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi-Avocado Salsa, Tobiko, Kelp Noodle Salad, Shiso Leaves, Pickled Wasabi

GRAZING TABLE

  • Imported and Domestic Cow, Goat and Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
  • Chunks of Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Dried Fruits, Marcona Almonds
  • Grapes, Honey, Honeycomb and Artisan Jams
  • Assorted Charcuterie
  • Marinated Olives with Rosemary and Orange Zest
  • Epi Baguettes, Grissini and Olive Breads

STUFFED BAO BUNS

  • Confit Duck
  • Soy Braised Mushroom (vegan)
  • Char Siu Sauce, Spicy Hoisin, Sambal Chili, Pickled Cucumber Salad
  • Duck Fried Rice

WOOD FIRE PIZZA OVEN

  • Classic Duck Pizza
  • Lamb Chorizo Pizza
  • Mushroom Pizza
  • Spicy Chicken Pizza
  • Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza

Sweets

  • Croquembouche with Oscar Silhouette,
    • Cream Puffs filled with Mango and Passion Fruit
  • Dark Chocolate Coffee Eclairs, Crispy Dark Chocolate, Gold Dust
  • Ube and Calamansi Entremet Cake
  • Chocolate Bark
  • Raspberry and Lemon Sable Breton Tart
  • Salted Caramel Mocha Oscar Chocolate Eclairs
  • Bourbon Apple Tarte Tatin Millefeuille
  • Raspberry Lychee Rosewater Macaron
  • Forbidden Rice Cup with Compressed Tropical Fruit (vegan)
  • Currant Cheesecake Religieuse with Graham Cracker Crust
  • Pistachio and Cherry St Honore Tart
  • Old Fashioned Baba Au Rhum
  • Hazelnut and Salted Caramel Praline Paris Brest
  • Chestnut and Cassis Canelé Cake (vegan)
  • Smoking Chocolate Cigars, Liquid Nitrogen Edible Cigars, Chocolate Smoked Don Julio Tequila

ASSORTED CHOCOLATE BON BONS

  • Kaffir Lime (vegan)
  • Buddha Hand
  • Finger Lime
  • Kumquat (vegan)

Celebration OSCAR GOLD SPRAYING STATION

Featuring Komuntu 80% chocolate, a fair and sustainable chocolate created for the 100th anniversary of Valrhona (vegan)

SOUTH BALCONY SWEETS

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Raspberry Brownies
  • Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (vegan)
  • S’Mores Cookies
  • Peach Pie “Purse” (vegan)
  • Bananas Foster Mallomar

ICE CREAM WAFFLE CONES Made to Order

  • Vanilla Cookie Dough Ice Cream
  • Chocolate, Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Mango Passionfruit Sorbet (vegan)
  • Raspberry Sorbet (vegan)

Celebration Cocktails and Drinks

  • Showtime Margarita
  • Best Picture Paloma
  • Director’s Martini
  • The Curtain Call
  • Non-Alcoholic Master Thespian
  • FLEUR de MIRAVAL Champaign
  • Clarendelle and Domaine Clarence Dillon Wine

Celebration In The Kitchen

  • 120 Chefs
  • 50 pounds of Nishiki Rice
  • 2000 Whole Eggs
  • 20 Whole Yellowtails
  • 400 pounds of Smoked Salmon
  • 500 pounds Jidori Chicken
  • 100 pounds Yukon Potatoes
  • 120 pounds Kennebec Potatoes
  • 65 pounds Miyazaki Wagyu Beef
  • 70 pounds English Peas
  • 70 pounds Jackfruit
  • 20 pounds Purple Ninja Radish
  • 50 pounds Baby Carrots
  • 50 pounds Fennel
  • 40 pounds Premium Frisee
  • 100 pounds Golden Beets
  • 25 pounds Red Beets
  • 25 pounds Candy Striped Beets
  • 20 pounds Cashews
  • 40 pounds Shishito Peppers
  • 100 pounds Pineapple
  • 50 pounds Taro Root
  • 100 pounds of Ground Beef
  • 5 gallons Hummus
  • 40 pounds Kohlrabi
  • 50 pounds Corn
  • 50 pounds Pear
  • 2500 leaves Endive
  • 200 pounds Blue Corn Masa
  • 300 House Pizza Dough Balls
  • 25 pounds Rhubarb
  • 50 pounds Whole New York Steaks
  • 30 Beef Tenderloins
  • 300 pounds Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna

Local Partners and Farms Include

  • Chefs to End Hunger
  • A. Casas
  • Babe Farms
  • Bernard Ranches
  • J.G. Berries
  • County Line Harvest
  • Harry’s Berries
  • JA Miyazaki Keizairen, Sakura Production USA
  • Valdivia Farms
  • Weiser Family Farms

The 95th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.

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Birthday Trip to Tucson

Birthday Trip to Tucson

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Birthday trip to Tucson was a beautiful adventure of food, forest, desert, and culture. It was a far away experience and journey.

Birthday Trip To Mount Lemmon

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This birthday journey is in the beautiful ” sky island.” This mountain brings life, water, and history to not just Tuscon but New Mexico and Mexico. You begin your journey in the Sonoran Desert to end in the mixed conifer forest.

This mountain is named after botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon. Her and her husband spent years identifying plants after spending their honeymoon on the mountain.

The 1 hour drive takes you over 7 life zones including Alpine Tundra zone (there is no access to this zone). The hour takes you from Mexico to Canada in life zones. There is a great app you can download that covers each zone from the University of Arizona.

When you get to the top there is a fun town Summerhaven with a restaurant and a general store with fresh fudge and the famous Cookie Cabin. The drive down is just as impressive and beautiful.

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St. Augustine Cathedral

St. Augustine Cathedral

This beautiful cathedral is downtown Tucson. This church started in 1776 long before Arizona became a state. Royal Presidio was the name of the church in this small community. Father Donato Rogieri from Santa Fe, New Mexico in the 1850s to rebuild and establish the church. This church constructed by moving one adobe brick at time from Solano Leon place to get the parish a place of worship. 1928 the brick structure transformed into its present Mexican baroque form.

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Tucson Mission San Xavier del Bac

This mission is apart of the wonderful history in Tucson. The missions are a big part of the culture and religion in the Southwest. This is the most photographed mission in the state

Mission San Xavier del Bac, a historic Spanish Catholic mission, is 10 miles south of downtown. This mission on the Tohono O’odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation. This location began with Franciscan missionary Fr. Juan Bautista Velderrain beginning in 1783. This mission has been apart of the New Spain, Mexico, and the United States since construction began.

The mission presents shells as a symbol of pilgrimage. The Baroque architecture is traditional with marbling, faux doors, and other details. The mission represents the struggles that have been with the Southwest, living in harsh conditions, the changes in governments, fire, and earthquake.

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Casa Grande Ruins

Taking Route 87 off I-10 going 19 miles east on AZ 87 you come across the community built by Salado Indians around 1300-1350 AD. This area settled as early as 300 CE. There is no know purpose for largest prehistoric structures in America.

This community built complex irrigation, farming, and trade for survival. There is no written history left behind. The framing and food included mesquite pods, squash , prickly pear fruit, corn roasted or eaten raw, fish and other animals, saguaro fruits from the tops of the cati, and fowl.

The large building in the center of the community is for religious ceremonies with ceremonial wine. There are gravesites discovered inside the center. There are what appears to be ball courts for Aztec played similar all courts they are located in Wupatki a site near Flagstaff as well.

The community was no longer used after  1450. This community survived looting, huntin, vandalizing, and left for destruction. Therefore 1892, President Benjamin Harrison set aside one square mile of Arizona Territory surrounding the Casa Grande Ruins. This is the first prehistoric and cultural reserve established in the United States.

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Casa Grande Domes

This is fun spot to stop and see from your car. It is a no trespassing area that is very unsafe especially for young children. This location was the hopes and dreams of many that never came true. This location was for manufacturing of computers but was never completed. There is an eerie feeling here. You can hear the walls speak as if there was life there but really the life has been one of decay and destruction.

Birthday Food Stops

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Fudge at the General Store

Fudge Shop

Getting to the top of Mount Lemmon is a great little spot to shop, eat, and get a little sweet treat. This general store has some great snacks, a few souvenirs, and fresh fudge. The tradition of a sweet shop on your adventures that are so fun and memorable. Therefore it is a great birthday treat for the journey back down the mountain.

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Birthday dinner was enjoyed at the Yard House in Tucson. This was an exception meal. The Black Orchid cocktail was as delicious as it was beautiful. They have a great happy hour menu with half off appetizers and drink specials. Enjoyed Poke Nachos a great fusion dish and fried calamari. They have a beautiful dessert for birthday celebrations. The one downside to this location is solo diners are moved on the seating list and the waitress was not to attentive. The manager ensured the dining experience was exceptional.

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Autumn Means Crock Pots and Soup

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Autumn means crock pots and soup. As a child fall was all about soup from fresh vegetable soup to French onion for Thanksgiving.

Autumn Soups

The first soup of the season was vegetable the last of the fresh garden vegetables. The root vegetables used were just a few from the garden. Many ended in a canner or the root cellar for the dark cold winter. The very last of the fresh greens, green beans, and corn were a great addition.

The soup season all of autumn went from the vegetable soup to chilli for Halloween night served with fried scones and honey butter. The autumn soup season would end with the deep rich French onion soup made from onion jam. Therefore the first of autumn was the last of fresh vegetables but ended with riches of the year’s harvest.

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Autumn Barley Bean Vegetable Soup

Autumn Soup Tips

Sauté your vegetables from heaviest to lightest to layer the flavors, seals in their flavor, and keep their shape better when added to the soup.

Toasting your seasoning slightly before sauté the vegetables draws out their deep flavors.

Cook the barley separately to allow for the soup to not thicken the soup while cooking.

Autumn Vegetable Barley Bean Soup

1 can white beans (can be any variety of bean you prefer)

1/2 cup corn canned, fresh, or frozen

1/2 frozen or fresh peas

2 medium potatoes diced

2 medium carrots diced

1 medium onion diced

Handful of snapped green beans

4 cloves of garlic chopped

3/4 cups of raw barley (this will be cooked separate from soup)

2 tsp. Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper

2 bay leaves

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Tbsp/1 tsp Better than Bouillon vegetable base

In a large warm sauté pan place your olive oil, add 1/2 seasonings toast slightly. Add onion, potatoes, carrots (heavier veggies) sauté for 3-4 minutes. Then add peas, corn, and spinach. Sauté fro 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic sauté 2-3 minutes.

In a Crock Pot set on low if cooking overnight or high if soup is for dinner (cook 4 hours) add the remaining seasoning, bay leaves, bouillon, sauté vegetables, and 4 cups of water. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

In a saucepan add 1 tsp. bouillon, salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 cup water, and barley. Bring to boil once boiling turn to low. Cook for 20 min. Then add to the soup.

Serve with your favorite sourdough bread or crackers.

Please note you can add any vegetables your family enjoys i.e. celery, green pepper, spinach, mushrooms or even a hot pepper for some heat. You can use the leftovers from the roasted Costco chicken or fresh sausage in place of the beans.

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Oscar® Is Throwing A Party

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Oscars® is throwing a party. The 92nd Oscars’® biggest party will be the Governor’s Ball. The theme of this year’s Governor’s Ball is ‘Magical Transformation’.

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Oscar® Party Planning

The inspired design for the evening’s party is harmony and relaxation. The color palette will be a soothing mix of copper and bronze metallics with accents of eggplant and amethyst.

Wolfgang Puck

Wolfgang Puck is again preparing the evening meal for this celebrity Oscar® party. He has revolutionized the dining landscape with a singular focus: to exceed expectations whenever our guests gather for a meal.

Mark’s Garden

Mark’s Graden will bring 400 arrangements that will be hand-crafted with white roses, radiant vanda orchids, purple anemones, and more for beauty at this Oscar® party. “For this year’s floral design, we really wanted to keep the spotlight on the stars of the show,” said Michael Uncapher. “With clean, modern design as the focus for this year’s Governor’s Ball.

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Oscars Governor’s Party Menu

Amuse Bouche

• Compressed Watermelon, Housemade Cashew Ricotta, Mint Agave Syrup (V) • Avocado Tostadas with Crunch Cabbage and Chipotle Glaze (V)
• Mini Taro Root Taco with Braised Hibiscus and Tomatillo Salsa (V)
• Cucumber Roll, Green Chickpeas, Avocado, Citrus Confit (V)

• Roasted Cauliflower Toast, Agrodolce Shallots, Golden Raisins, Sumac (V) • Eggplant Caponata on Grilled Crostini (V)
• Tajin Spiced Popcorn (V)
• Housemade Potato Chips (V)

Tray-Passed Hors d ’Oeuvre

• Duck Carnitas, Mini Blue Corn Taco, Pomegranate Mole, Pear Pico De Gallo

  • Watermelon, Hamachi, Yuzu Kosho
  • Smoked Salmon Oscars Matzah
  • Miniature Wagyu Burger, Sharp Cheddar, Remoulade
  • Assorted Signature Pizzas
  • Spicy Tuna Tartare in Sesame Miso Cones
  • Beet Macaron, Herb Goat Cheese, Citrus
  • Winter Spice French Toast with Pumpkin Crème Brulee
  • Puffed Air Bread, Aquafaba Mousse, Bell Pepper Caviar (V)
  • Root Vegetable Potsticker, Carrot Ponzu (V)
  • Wild Mushroom Cigar, Truffle Aioli, Truffle Ash, Cigar Box (V)
  • Vegetable Rice Paper Roll, Mango, Papaya, Mint, Thai Basil (V/AG)
  • Sweet Potato Tempura with Mint Cilantro Aioli (V)
Passed Small Plates
SERVED COLD
  • Maitake Mushroom Salad, Eggplant Baba Ghanoush, Tahini, Burnt Onion Syrup, Sumac Spiced Pita Crumbs (V)
  • “Frozen” Tangerine, Gooseberry, Avocado, Mint, Cucumber, Aji Amarillo Vinaigrette (V)
  • Baby Little Gem Lettuce, Crispy Quinoa, Pomegranate, Wild Herbs, Green Goddess Vinaigrette (V)
SERVED HOT
  • Potato Tots, Herb Crème Fraiche, Caviar
  • Black Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
  • Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
  • Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, NY Yukon Gold Potato Puree with Creme Fraiche, Braised Celery and Spring Onion
  • California Sand Dabs Grenobloise, Lemon, Capers, Cauliflower Purée, Crispy Cauliflower Chips
  • Jidori Poussin Chicken and Waffles, Bourbon Maple Syrup
  • Forbidden Black Rice, Miso Glazed Baby Eggplant, Hunan Sauce, Crispy Wild Rice (V)
  • Wild Mushroom Bolognese, Rigatoncini Pasta (V)
  • Housemade Tofu, Hijiki Seaweed Rice, Carrot Greens, Edamame, Ginger Ponzu (V)
  • Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Tagine with Cauliflower Couscous, Dried Fruit, Harissa (V)
  • Housemade Campanelle Pasta with Preserved Meyer Lemon, Artichokes, English Pea, Pea Tendrils (V)
  • Braised Leeks, Fennel Sunchoke Puree, Cipollini Onion, Haricot Verts, Tomato Herb Pistou (V)
Chef Action Station

• Made to Order Mozzarella and Burrata

  • Vegan Cheeses (V)
  • Preserved Persimmon, Pickled Mustard Seeds
  • Tartine Breads
  • Housemade Pesto, Romesco, Tapenade, Anchovies in Olive Oil, Assorted Olive Oils, Assorted Vinegars, Mostarda
Sweets
  • Parfait of Boba – Compressed Honeydew,
  • Green Tea Almond Milk Mousse and Coffee Gelée (V) Kumquat Eton Mess Verrine – Pavlova, Kumquat Jam, Tangerine Cream, Meringue and Kumquat Tuile (V)
  • Bottomless Vertical Tart – Yuzu and Blueberry
  • Blackberry Spiced Layered Cake
  • Raspberry-Lemonade Cookie (V)
  • Salted Caramel Brownie Cookie (V)
  • Double Chocolate Chip Cookie (V)
  • Red Velvet Brownie (V)
  • Margarita Push Pop (V)
  • Chocolate Pizzelle Wafer with Vanilla Cream and WP Chocolate Stamp
  • Raspberry Marshmallow, Pistachio Sable Dipped in Dark Chocolate
  • Dark Chocolate and Yuzu Ravioli (V)
  • Red Wine Winter Spice Pate de Fruit in Dark Chocolate (V)
  • Cranberry Honey Macaron
  • Grapefruit Ginger Macaron
  • Translucent Candy Lollipop with Gold Leaf, Edible Flower with Elderflower Essence (V)
  • Translucent Candy Lollipop with Silver Leaf, Edible Petals with Mango and Jalapeno Essence (V)
  • Ube and Coconut Cream Pillow Tart (V)
  • Peppermint Patty Pillow Cake with Vanilla Sable
Boozy Milkshakes

• Bailey’s Irish Cream Milkshake
• Banana, Oat Milk, Salted Caramel, and Bourbon (V)
• Orange Sorbet Old Fashioned with Bitters Granita (V)

Housemade Valrhona Chocolate Bars
  • Dark Chocolate Horchata (V)
  • Dark Chocolate Turmeric, Lemon and Ginger (V)
  • Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream (V)
  • White Chocolate and Lavender
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Behind the Scenes

Menu Created by
WOLFGANG PUCK and ERIC KLEIN VP of Culinary, Wolfgang Puck Catering

Pastry Design by
KAMEL GUECHIDA, GARRY LARDUINAT, and JASON LEMONNIER

Restaurant-Style Service Directed by
CARL SCHUSTER, CEO Wolfgang Puck Catering

Recipes For Your Oscar’s Party

Dinner Party
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Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck
Serves 1
8oz Cavatelli Pasta
2 Tbsp Salt
2 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Flour
1 ¼ cup Whole Milk
¼ cup shredded Aged Vermont White Cheddar
1 Tbsp Parmesan
¼ tsp Pink Peppercorns, toasted and ground
½ tsp Black Peppercorns, toasted and ground
¼ tsp Green Peppercorns

  1. Bring 2-3 quarts of water to a boil in a pot. Add 2 Tbsp of salt to the water and then the
    pasta. Cook for about 8 minutes or to al dente. Strain.
  2. In a heavy bottom pot, melt butter and then whisk flour into the melted butter.
    Continue to whisk for two minutes on low heat avoiding any color.
  3. Add milk to the butter and flour mixture continuing to stir until the milk thickens to a creamy consistency and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Add white cheddar, stirring to melt the cheese into the milk. Add ground pink and black
    peppercorns.
  5. Add the pasta to the pot and stir in the Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve!
Vegetable Rice Paper Roll
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Spring Rolls

Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck
Serves one
1 8” rice paper wrap
1/2 mango peeled, julienned into 3 inch sticks
½ tsp togarashi (shichimi)
4 mint, leaves picked
3 thai basil, leaves picked
1 whole fuyu persimmon, julienned
1 whole jalapeno, seeded and julienned
1whole cucumber, julienned into 3 inch sticks (Discard the seeds)
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce (recipe below)
1 whole fresh lime zest
3 shiso leaves
¼ c micro shiso
Sweet Chili Sauce
2 Tablespoons of Agave
1 Tablespoon of Sriracha
1 Teaspoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon of minced ginger
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce
1 teaspoon chopped mint
1 teaspoon of cilantro chopped

  1. Combine ingredients and bring to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it begins to boil and remove from heat.
  2. Take off heat and cool using an ice bath.
    Directions:
  3. Take a bowl with hot water and place one rice paper round in until it is softens and is malleable, about 15 -20 seconds. Be sure to use to large enough bowl for the rice paper to fit without bending or folding.
  4. Place the now rehydrated rice paper on a dry cutting board or flat clean surface.
  5. Place towards a quarter of the way down the rice paper: 4 julienned strips of mango, 3 to 4 pieces of
    persimmon, 4 strips of cucumber, 3-4 strips of jalapeno, tablespoon of sweet chili sauce, zest a teaspoon
    of lime, ½ teaspoon of Togarashi, 3 mint leaves, 2 Thai basil leaves, shingle the shiso leaves on tip
  6. Take the sides of the rice paper roll and fold inward, then bring the bottom of the rice paper and fold
    over the ingredients and gently roll upward.
  7. Cutting the rice paper roll into desired pieces and garnish with micro shiso leaves.
Cocktails
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Cocktails
Garden Party Martini (Non-Alcoholic Cocktail)

2 1/2 oz Seedlip Garden 108

1/2 oz Olive Brine

Dash of Celery Bitters

5 Drops Giardiniera Oil

Combine seedlip garden, olive brine, and celery bitters into a mixing glass over ice. Stir well. Strain contents into a chilled martini glass. Use an eyedropper to place 5 drops of Giardiniera oil onto the top of the cocktail.

When You Have Passion

1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco

1 oz Fresh Lime Juice

3/4 oz Agave Nectar

1/2 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur

Dash of fresh ginger juice.

Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, passion fruit liqueur, and fresh ginger juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain content into a 50 ml Tequila Don Julio Blanco bottle and serve with a mini paper straw.

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Vegan Dinner for the 77th Golden Globes

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Vegan Dinner for the 77th Golden Globes. Setting a dynamic dinner for the elite of Hollywood is always a challenge. This year for the first time the Golden Globes has asked the Beverly Hilton chefs to create a completely plant-based menu.

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Vegan Menu Decision

The last year we have seen an increase in plant-based food from the Impossible and Awesome Burger. “For the first time the meal served to our guests will be entirely plant-based, a way to focus awareness on the need to countenance sustainable lifestyles as our world moves towards climate and environmental insecurity.” The menu has no meat or dairy in any dish. The Golden Globes takes the challenge and brings a star-studded menu.

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Vegan Menu

The celebrities attending the Golden Globes this year will find a glamourous filling dinner. The menu includes:

  • The appetizer is chilled golden beet soup. This is prepared with shaved candy-striped beets, citrus oil, pistachio, micro chervil, and amaranth
  • The entrée will be “scallops” made from king oyster mushrooms, served with wild-mushroom risotto, roasted baby purple, and green brussels sprouts, globe carrots, and pea tendrils.
  • The dessert is a “Vegan Opera Dome,” with choco brilliance, praline gunaja crumble, caramelized hazelnuts, and passion crispy. 

Vegan Menu Changes

Executive pastry chef Thomas Henzi discusses making a beautiful cake without the use of gelatin, eggs, milk, or butter. This is a completely plant-based pastry. “It is a bit different when coming to pastries. You have to always learn new things,” Henzi states.

Executive chef Matthew Morgan says, “It is exciting to be a part of it. The statement that it is making is extremely important.” The menu looks to be as fancy as years past and the celebrities should have plenty to eat and drink.

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Vegan Drink Menu

Moet is here again with mini champaign bottles for the red carpet arrivals (1500 in total). The official drink is the Moet Golden Hour. This cocktail (500 will be served) is created with Belvedere vodka, Moet, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. 125 bottles finish off the Moet champaign at the Golden Globes.

Vegan Dinner Table Settings

Mark’s Garden is decorating the table with over 10,000 flowers. Vibrant and full boutiques will grace each table on the evening of the Golden Globes.

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Vegan Recipe

Golden Beet Soup

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 ½ lbs. golden beets, peeled and chopped into 1/2-in. pieces (6 cups), green tops reserved
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (1 1/2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
½ cup dry white wine
1 (48-oz.) container vegetable stock
1 cup water
1 tsp. orange zest plus ½ cup fresh juice (from 2 oranges)
1½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ cup chopped roasted salted pistachios

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add beets, onion, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to caramelize, 15 to 18 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add wine, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Add stock and water. bring to a boil over medium; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until the beets are very tender, about 1 hour. Remove from heat; let cool 20 minutes.
2. Puree cooled soup in a blender until smooth; water can be added for desired consistency. Return puree to pot. Stir in orange zest, juice and salt. Chill 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
3. Thinly slice beet green tops. Ladle soup into bowls, and sprinkle with greens and pistachios. Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired.

Serves: 4
Active time: 40 minutes
Total time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

The Golden Hour Cocktail

1 cup ice
¾ oz. grapefruit vodka
1 oz. fresh pineapple juice
⅓ oz. simple syrup
1½ oz. chilled champagne
Fresh pineapple chunk
Pinch of smoked salt

1. Fill a shaker with ice, grapefruit vodka, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Shake and strain into a coupe glass.
2. Top with champagne. Garnish with a fresh pineapple chunk sprinkled with a pinch of smoked salt.

Makes: 1

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There is nothing like a great barbecue with family, friends, and neighbors. Barbecuing techniques include smoking, roasting or baking, braising and grilling. We traveled across the US looking for the best.

Sugarfire Smokehouse Barbecue

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St. Louis is known for its arch and barbecue. Today I enjoy the meal with my sister Cherie. This being a late Sunday afternoon we realize that many locations are not open, but find one near the ball field, SugarFire SmokeHouse BBQ!

This is an award-winning restaurant under Chef Mike Johnson has studied with Myron Mixon, cooked with Emeril Lagasse and Charlie Trotter. It was a great experience of community, exceptional food (sweet potatoes the best) and BBQ pork and salmon.

St. Louis BBQ is grilled then sauced instead of dry rubbing, slow cooking over indirect heat. St. Louis is the top consumer of bar-be-cue sauce. The sauce is tomato-based and sweeter. The coffee BBQ sauce is tangy and sweet. This is the top area for pork steaks.

Mission Barbecue

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Always looking for good BBQ traveling across the country. Each area has its own special BBQ. Wilmington’s Mission BBQ is American and traditional to the area. This place brings the flavors of the region to dinner. Enjoying collard greens made with tomatoes, mac-n-cheese, and green beans with bacon, brisket and NC Style pulled pork with the vinegar BBQ (this food tradition is from original settlers, African slaves on plantations and modern ones). This is an Eastern-style sauce that is vinegar and pepper, no tomatoes. Barbecue is serious here making it all the way to state Congress to declare the official bar-b-q.

Mission BBQ opened 09/11/11 ten years after 911. There is a tradition in the 52 restaurants stops at noon on Fridays to honor the military members and stars and stripes. The decor follows this continued theme with a patriotic dining room full of tributes to those who make our country great. There is really nothing more American than a barbeque.

The staff is exceptional and gives a lot of insight into food and history.  The food is a delicious find.

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Smokey D’s Barbecue

Lunch with my dad is at Smokey D’s BBQ in Des Moines, Iowa. The year of BBQ adventures and the history of each region is fun. My dad enjoys a half rack of ribs; I go for a lighter side with a veggie wrap. The menu includes great home comfort foods. The fries are crispy and seasoned. The ribs fall right off the bone. Next time I want to try the potato casserole. The BBQ meat and sauce are award-winning. The BBQ founded by Darren and Sherry Warth in a trailer in their driveway.

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Bobby-Q Barbecue

I enjoy a late evening dinner with my daughter, granddaughter Ellie, son-in-law, niece, and sister-in-law in Phoenix. It is a great location with exceptional decor. The bathroom sink is in the hallway near the restroom. The ceiling is worth looking up.

The menu is extensive and a nice variety of choices. The meat is slow smoked and topped with a sweet-savory bbq sauce. The mac-n-cheese is exceptional (Ellie loved this the best) and fries perfection. It is a great evening out.

The restaurant owned by Bob Sikora, a famous Phoenician restaurateur. He brings a Memphis approach to his bbq. The meat is smoked with almond and mesquite wood and dried rubbed.

Barbecue is a tradition in this country that is thousands of years old. It is a great way to spend with loved ones.

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Memory Road Trip Heading West

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Heading west on a great road trip with my father. This is a dream journey with my father. He took me all over the west on road trips each summer. We begin in Champaign Illinois heading west on Interstate 80.

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Molina Illinois

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The City of Moline sits on the banks of the Mississippi River. We stop at Lagomarino’s Soda and Candy Store. This candy shop opened in 1908 by Angelo Lagomarino, a Northern Italy immigrant. The store is the fourth generation. They have handcrafted chocolates with the finest ingredients. The store has an old-fashioned soda fountain. The soda menu includes the Green River (A Chicago drink named after the Chicago River that is dyed green for St. Patrick’s day).

Taking my father here was such a treat. He recalls the stories of going to the soda shop his uncle owned as a child. He talked about IronPort soda, a Utah tradition. It is a cross between root beer and Caribbean spices. He went for the hot fudge sundae (a surprise at the bottom was more fudge). I enjoyed a variety of hand-dipped chocolates during our road trip back west. This is a perfect place to stop and enjoy. They are the recipients of a James Beard Award.

Activities and Fun in Molina Illinois

This city is situated near the Iowa state border and sits on the mighty Mississippi River. This town is rich in history with being a part of the Underground Railroad and the home of industrialist John Deere (In 1848, he built his first Moline plow factory). There are many fun things to do here.

  • Washington Square Charles Deere built an upscale three-story five unit Italianate row house in 1890. His brother-in-law, Merton Cady, is the architect. The initial name for the complex was Deere Row and renters were said to be employees of the Deere factories.
  • Downtown murals love the Midwest and the vast varieties of murals. Molina’s downtown murals provide a view of Moline’s waterfront, as it would have looked in the early 1850s.
  • Rock Island played a large part of The Underground Railroad in Molina. This was the first stop for many slaves seeking freedom. The first state near several water sources provided transportation undercover. There is also a set of channels and tunnels underground that provide another escape route.

Leaving the mid-west I recall the experiences and beautiful people I meet. They have made a lasting impression on my life. This area of the United States provides history from slavery to the industrial age. The loss of jobs and industries is present everyday. The areas are gorgeous to visit and see. You feel the hardworking middle class that drove America into the modern world.

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Sitting in a car all day with your father is a wonderful way to collect stories about his life. The first thing I learned is he loves to collect maps. Iowa is a great location for this collection.

Iowas Road Stops

Iowa has the best rest stops in history. You pull up to find a store, information about the area, books, and free maps. The first stop in Iowa my father returns with a collection of Iowa maps. He opens them up as we drive out of the rest stop.

Road Trip Memories

We enjoyed a day of talking about the years as a child I traveled the western US with my two brothers and parents. The summer trips to Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, and Southern Utah. My dad would hitch the camping trailer to a yellow rambler and off we would go. We saw so many natural beauties. The adventures from my childhood are endless. The time my mother lost the car keys in the sand dunes. My father lost his new fishing pole the first time he cast out at Strawberry Reservoir. This results in our fishing trip looking for the fishing pole. This is never seen again.

My father is a military retiree. He spent decades as a medic in the Air Force. He would bring back great dolls, toys, and white lunch boxes they would feed the crew. He tells his stories of going to the Philippines, Japan, Korea, and Europe. The time he spent counting hours on the cargo plane counting the hours to coming home to see the three of us fight over the white lunch box.

Smokey D’s BBQ

Lunch is at Smokey D’s BBQ in Des Moines, Iowa. The year of BBQ adventures and the history of each region is fun. My dad enjoys a half rack of ribs; I go for a lighter side with a veggie wrap. The menu includes great home comfort foods. The fries are crispy and seasoned. The ribs feel right off the bone. The BBQ meat and sauce are award-winning. The BBQ founded by Darren and Sherry Warth in a trailer in their driveway.

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Nebraska Adventures

The time in Nebraska is spent traveling through various rest stops and counting up more water towers. This is a tradition my sister and I started on the way out to the Midwest in spring. Many times this is the tallest thing on the horizon. We see a total of 177 water towers on I-80 through the Great Plains.

The Great Plains is seen as little value to many traveling west in the mid-1800s. Soon many ranchers release that the Verdant Platte is of great value. Today the highway runs along this geography changing areas.

Winter Quarters, Nebraska

This location is a gathering location of the member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A stop my father looked forward to seeing. Many members of our family stayed here as they prepared to travel west to a new home.

There is a history of death, birth, and husbands leaving to fight the Mexican American War. They crossed the frozen Mississippi River in 1846. This gave them time to gather much needed supplies to make the journey across the Plains and over the Rocky Mountains.

Some of our relatives made this journey without basic needs including shoes. Some pushed their own carts. A few did find themselves in the middle of a winter storm needing rescuing to survive. This is a free museum.

We ventured across the street to the modern temple. This is a location that is used seal families together in family forever. Off the temple grounds is a cemetery. We were able to find a few of our relatives’ gravesites.

Kearney, Nebraska

We stay for the evening in Kearney, Nebraska. It was fun arriving late in the evening and walking around to stretch the legs and enjoy a few McDonald’s French-fries.

The food for the morning is oatmeal, nuts, dried fruit, and yogurt from Aldi’s, a wonderful grocery finds in Champaign Illinois (this is a store located worldwide).

Kearney has a beautiful museum, The Archway, that stretches over the I-80. This museum is a celebration, “For over 200 years, the path along the Platte River through Nebraska, once called the Great Platte River Road, has been a road to adventure.  From the Oregon Trail era through today, the Archway’s family-friendly historical exhibit tells the story of those who followed the Great Platte River Road and helped to build America.”

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Cheyenne, Wyoming

The last stop before returning to Orem, Utah is Cheyenne, Wyoming. This western town is full of fun and explorations.

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

We find an authentic Mexican restaurant, Guadalajara, locally owned and operated. The ambience of Mexico is felt from the decor to the menu. The food is regional as well as traditional American Mexican.

I enjoy Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo. Rincon de Guayabitos in the estate of Sinaloa. This is a beautiful community that is a beach resort. It is known for fresh red snapper and other seafood including large shrimp.

This was a great dish with large shrimp, mushrooms, and a beautiful garlic sauce. It is served on a bed of iceberg lettuce with a slice of orange. The heat and cold with a touch of sweet tang from the orange inside a warm tortilla is perfect after a long day of driving.

My father enjoys an Enchiladas De Mole with shredded chicken. The mole is flavorful with a nice hint of heat. Mole is a sauce containing up to 20 ingredients. The sauce usually contains fruit, chili pepper, nut, and such spices as black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, and chocolate.

Exploring Cheyenne, Wyoming

The first thing you notice is the town is filled with large cowboy boots. This is a fun scavenger hunt for the family through town. Local artist paints each boot. We enjoy searching for these boots.

The town is the capital of Wyoming. There is a great museum near the capital that had maps for free. We leave with a stack of Wyoming maps.

The best stop here is the National Guard base that has F-84F And C-130 Aircraft (a favorite plane of my father). My father spent 35 years in the Air Force reserves as a medic. He worked a civilian at Hill Air Force base.

This was a fun day exploring Cheyenne and all the history in this town. This town goes from dinosaurs to the frontier days, and 19th century covered wagons. There are great museums including

  • Cheyenne Depot Museum
  • Cheyenne Botanical Garden
  • Wyoming State Museum
  • Cowgirls of the West Museum

This is a wonderful town to really see the migration west and the history of settling the American west.

This was a fun day exploring Cheyenne and all the history in this town. This town goes from dinosaurs, frontier days, and 19th century covered wagons to the railway travel.

This was a great journey with my father. It was great sharing memories from his childhood, my own childhood, and creating new memories. The remander of the journey back to Arizona is my dog Hyde and I.

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Kanab, Utah

Kanab is the location of all road trippers on 89. It is the center of many national parks, great river rafting, and tons of fun.

The town has a great old western movie museum, Frontier Movie Town. This is a fun look at old film sets long before green screen and animation. This is a free museum behind the gift shop in the cottonwood trees. There are so many adventures near Kanab they include

  • Hiking
    • Cottonwood Wash Narrows
    • Slot Canyon
    • Paria Canyon
    • Wire Pass
    • Elusive Wave
    • Zion’s National Park
  • Drives
    • Glen Canyon Damn
    • Lake Powel
    • North Rim Grand Canyon
    • Kodachrome Basin State Park
  • Explore
    • Coral Pink Sand Dunes
    • Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
    • Moqui Cave
    • Green River Whitewater Rafting

Lunchtime is at Big Al’s Burgers at the Junction Drive-in (Thank you Cherie for the suggestion). Must have a traditional Utah meal. I worked at a local diner Provo as a teenager. The best meal is milkshake, hamburger, and fries with a Utah tradition of fry sauce (mayo and ketchup dip). This was a lot of fun, good food, and super busy. What a great location for fun.

This is a wonderful time to explore and travel the US. It was great meeting so many wonderful people and tremendous adventures. What is your favorite vacation? Post your response with #4chionstyle on social media.

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