Meal Planning with Connie

Wisconsin Cheese Producers' Cheese Chart A few weeks back, I told you guys about a free cheese chart that is available from the Wisconsin Cheese Producers. Mine came in the mail today, and it's really neat. It pictures 34 different varieties a cheese and gives information on each cheese's texture and flavor. It also lists suggested usages for each variety. On the back of the chart, there is information on safe handling and storage of cheese. I am happy to report that I have receive no other contact from them, such as unwanted e-mails, mailings, etc. You can still get your chart by completing an on-line form at: http://www.eatwisconsincheese.com/cheese/requestguide.aspx

Sloppy Joes and Crispy French Fries This recipe took me back to many a Friday night during my childhood! While we ate vegetables almost exclusively through the week, Momma would make hamburgers, pizza or Sloppy Joes on Friday nights. Logan loves Sloppy Joes! Sloppy Joes 1 -1 ½ pounds ground beef ½ c. catsup 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar Liquid smoke Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain. Return to skillet and add all other ingredients and simmer a few minutes. Serve on hamburger buns.

The hot summer months are the perfect time for making homemade ice cream!! Larry developed this recipe through trial-and-error several years back. We think it's great! If you are a Wendy's Frosty fan, you'll love this ice cream!! On the 4th, Dude and Aunt Jean came over to watch the kids shoot a few fireworks and to eat a bowl of Larry's freshly-made Chocolate Ice Cream. It was the perfect way to end a celebration of our country's freedom!! Larry's Chocolate Ice Cream 1 can Eagle Brand Milk 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 pint whole whipping cream 2 quart-sized Chugs of Barbers Chocolate Milk* Do not add any other milk to recipe. Freezer will not be completely full. Combine all ingredients, pour into ice cream freezer and freeze according to ice cream freezer instructions. *This is the best. We've tried them all! If your grocery doesn't have Barber's Chugs, just be sure to get whole milk chocolate milk. Unfortunate