A Woman Wine Maker in My Own Backyard #WinePW

So there is a new winery that recently opened in our neighboring town of Marine City, Michigan called 2 Rivers.

We recently attended a fundraiser there and while tasting the wines and visiting with the wait staff who were running the fundraiser, I learned that the owners lived locally.  The wife was the winemaker and made the wines in the back of the tasting room while her husband was in charge of marketing and the front of the house.

Walleye: It's a Michigan Thing #OurFamilyTable

There is nothing better, in my humble opinion, than freshly caught walleye also known as pickerel.  This fish is very popular in Michigan and our neighboring country of Canada.  A simple preparaation of dredging in seasoned flour, eggs and cracker crumbs before frying guarantees a super, seasonal and local favorite.

Walleye (pickerel) is a regional favorite and that is what we are sharing today with the From Our Dinner Table Group......

Fish and Tots #FishFridayFoodies

This easy dish is adaptable to any fish that you want to use.  I used Michigan Walleye or Pickerel as it is sometimes called.

This recipe was shared by our Parish Priest in one of our weekly bulletins.  I think that makes it perfect for Good Friday or anytime you want a quick, easy and delicious casserole.

Michigan Line Caught Pickerel with Tomatoes and Capers #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Tender, flaky, freshly caught Pickerel from Michigan, smothered in tomatoes fresh from the garden.

I love eating locally and it doesn't get any better than this........