The 2nd Annual Royal Feast Buffet dining extravaganza will take place featuring not only the King and Queen in full regalia, but the entire Royal Court and a crescendo performance by the Kaheena Belly Dancers. The chefs will provide a festive array of chicken and ribs with a variety of other specialties and desserts in an unlimited buffet.

Cast members from the Door County Renaissance Fantasy Faire will be strolling about and dining in fabulous costumes, willing to strike a pose with guests for photographs. Queen Catherine and King Edward are members of “Have Court, Will Travel!” a professional troupe of more than a dozen re-enactors that portray a fictitious court in the historical time period of the 1550s. They are in Door County to celebrate the 2nd annual Door County Renaissance Fantasy Faire that takes place in the magical woodlands of Carlsville on the weekends preceding and following the Royal Buffet.

Dining is from 5 – 8 pm, and will be capped off at 8 pm with a performance by Sarisha and Jessika, members of the Kaheena Belly Dance Troupe. They arrived at the festival in a gypsy wagon filled with dancers, who are also performing over both weekends in Carlsville.

Jesika

There may also be several Knights, members of Noble Cause Productions, a company performing at the Faire that specializes in jousting, stage combat instruction, fight choreography, and horse stunts.

The dining experience is intended to provide a taste of the color and pageantry of the renaissance time period. Each court member is a fully fleshed out character who can interact and improvise with patrons of all ages. Knighting and Lady selection ceremonies, merchant visits, and royal audiences are all a part of the Door County Renaissance Fantasy Faire experience. Two weekends of historical adventure, entertainment, fun and festivities with a Royal Court Dinner in between make this year’s festival a highlight for families and individuals who love the days of olde.

Tickets for the dinner and entertainment are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children 10 and under are $15 in advance and $17.50 at the door. Please RSVP to dcrff@att.net or call 920.973.8233 for more information or to make reservations.

The Door County Renaissance Fantasy Faire is open rain or shine for two weekends June 25 – 26 and July 2 – 3 from 10 am ’til 6 pm on Saturdays and from 10 am ’til 4 pm on Sundays. Making its home in a lyrical forest and meadow setting at 5226 Monument Point Road in Egg Harbor (just 1 mile north of Carlsville), with daily admission $12 for Adults (16+), $9 for children (ages 5-15) and Seniors (over 60). Children under 5 and military personnel, currently active or retired (with proper identification) are always admitted free. A $1 discount is available to all who donate a non-perishable food item for local food banks or who arrive dressed in period garb.

For more information contact the producer, Sandy Stetler (aka Lady Bliss) by phone at 920.746.6773, e-mail dcrff@att.net and visit DoorCoWIRenaissance.com, Join in the Facebook fun and conversation at facebook.com/RenaissanceFaire.

The purpose of the event is to help connect producers, consumers, retailers and restaurateurs interested in locally produced agricultural products. A short program will feature comments from a local grower, a local restaurateur and a local retailer on the advantages and obstacles to selling and using local foods, designed to stimulate discussion of the issues facing local producers and consumers. Following the program, the attendees will have opportunities to network and exchange information about their local businesses.

The Buy Local Initiative will begin by encouraging networking opportunities between local businesses. A second priority will be educating the public about the economic value of keeping as many dollars as possible in Door County along with efforts to share information about what services and products are available through Door County enterprises. A third focus will be to encourage non-profit, civic organizations and governmental bodies to do as much business as practical with Door County firms.
Representatives of local agriculture producers, chefs, restaurateurs, institutional users, consumers and supporters of sustainable, local agriculture are invited to attend. Attendees are asked to bring business cards and information about their farms and businesses. A set of tables will be used to display this promotional literature and information about Door County Buy Local and its members.

Refreshments and appetizers will be served, along with a cash bar. A $5 donation is requested to defray costs. For more information, to join Door County Buy Local or view an upcoming event schedule for the rest of the year, go to: www.doorcountybuylocal.com.

The Door County Buy Local program is a grass-roots economic development initiative that seeks to strengthen local businesses, increase employment opportunities and educate the public about the importance of buying locally whenever possible.

The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is a public/private partnership dedicated to improving the economic vitality of the county and its residents. Founded in 1989,  DCEDC has been successful in helping existing businesses create and retain thousands of jobs through a myriad of programs and initiatives. Additionally, DCEDC places strong emphasis on fostering entrepreneurial instincts in county residents as well as those who vacation on the Door County Peninsula. Door County Economic Development Corporation offices are located within the small business incubator DCEDC founded in 1997 at 185 East Walnut Street in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park.

Door County Cherry Bread Pudding from the Harbor Fish Market & Grille

1 loaf Brioche or Texas toast
3 cups Door County cherries
1 tsp cinnamon
3 cups Half and Half
4 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp  vanilla

Cut bread into 1 inch cubes and layer cubes and cherries in a 12 by 5 inch bread pan.

In a separate pot, bring to boil 1/2 and 1/2 vanilla and cinnamon.  Turn off heat and let stand.  Mix eggs and sugar in a bowl then slowly drizzle the cream mixture into the eggs to temper them.   Return to pan and heat until boiling.

Drizzle custard over bread and cherries.  Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake in a water bath for 1 hour and a half at 350 degrees.

Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream and a few cherries. Serves 10

Harbor Fish Market & Grille • 8080 State Hwy 57 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 • 920.839.9999

Would you like to learn more about a Door County Country Tea Party? Be sure to ask your server for details!

Love our coffee? We offer over 80 different varieties in our coffee section!

Want to enjoy Door County Coffee all year long? We ship anywhere and Door County Coffee makes a great gift for family, friends or business associates!

Door County Coffee Breakfast Menu-

Served 7:30am – 11:00am Ask about our Children’s menu. (Available to 12 & under)

Baked Egg Dishes

Open faced Baked Egg Dishes (recipes from a local church cookbook!) Served with fresh fruit garnish & on your choice of…*Fresh baked Bread ~ Whole Wheat or White *Bagel – Whole Wheat or Plain *Buttery Croissant *Thick-Sliced Toast with Chopped Cherry Jam or Cherry Butter *Wrapped in a Whole Wheat Tortilla

• Baked Egg & Cheese $5.95
• Baked Egg w/Cheese & Bacon $6.95
• Baked Egg w/Cheese & Sausage $6.95
• Baked Egg w/Cheese & Veggies $6.50 – Peppers, mushrooms & onion
• Baked Egg Denver Style $6.95 – Ham, peppers, onion & cheddar cheese
• Baked Egg Mexican Style $6.95 – Egg bake topped with tomatoes, onions, black beans peppers, corn and cheese, with a side of sour cream
  

*All of the above can be Breakfast Sandwiches or can be “finished off” on our Panini grill for a crisp and tasty sandwich. Panini’s Only $1.00 more

• Belgian Waffle

*Served hot with real Door County Maple or Cherry Syrup (Syrups made locally!) $4.95
*With Door County Cherries, piled high with Real Whipped Cream (Watch for pits please!) $6.95

• Quiche of the Day- Ask your server for the quiche choice of the day! Served with fresh fruit garnish and Jumbo muffin $7.50
  
• Strata of the Day- Ask your server for the Strata choice of the day! Served with thick-sliced toast and Bea’s Chopped Cherry Jam and fresh fruit garnish. $7.95
• Baked Amish Oatmeal – Door County Style- Our oatmeal is fresh baked with Door County Dried Cherries and fresh Apples! Served with warm milk and brown sugar. $5.95
  
• Door County Granola ~ Yogurt Parfait- An assortment of fresh-seasonal fruit, layered with yogurt & Country View Farm (local producer) granola! $5.95
• Hash brown Bake- Hash browns baked with savory seasonings Cheddar cheese and onions and finished with a crunchy topping. Add it to your breakfast or have it as a meal! $3.50
  
• Marcia’s Cherry Bread Pudding- An old-fashioned “comfort dessert” created by Marcia using Door County Cherries, served with lemon or cherry sauce. $3.50

Beverages

• Freshly-Roasted Door County Coffee
• ~Endless Cup $1.25
• ~Pot of tea $1.75
• ~Espresso $1.50
• ~Milk $1.25
• ~Cappuccino $2.25
• ~Chai Tea $2.50
• ~Latte $2.50
• ~Juice $1.50 Apple, Cherry or Orange
• ~Mocha $3.00
• ~Hot Cocoa $1.50
• ~Breakfast Smoothie $3.95 ~Boosta-Shot .50¢

Many flavors to choose from!

Side Dishes

• Bacon (from Bley’s in Jacksonport) $2.50
• Sausage Links (Marchant’s Meats) $2.50
• Toast & Bea’s Chopped Cherry Jam $1.75
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit $3.00
• Bagel with Cream Cheese $1.50
• Vanilla Yogurt $1.50
• Fresh baked pastries, muffins, scones and lighter fare options are always available!

Door County Roastery & Café Fall Menu

Soups

• Homemade Soup of the Day- We always offer at least 2, sometimes 3 soups to make your choice even more difficult! Served with fresh baked bread & fruit garnish. One Bowl $4.50
• Door County Coffee & Tea Chili- Our secret blend of ground chuck, herbs & spices make our Chili the best in Door County! Our Chili is so special that we serve it several different ways…
• As is – piping hot with fresh crusty bread & fruit garnish …………$5.50 Cheese & Onions add ………………….. .50¢
• Pumpkin Soup (Available Sept & Oct)- Our version is sweet, creamy and rich like a hot pumpkin pie without the crust! Served with a dollop of whipping cream, bread and fruit garnish. Have it for lunch or dessert, but you must have it! …$5.50
• Soup & Garden Salad Combo- Crisp greens & fresh vegetables served with a piping hot bowl of our soup. Served with fresh baked bread. $6.95 ~ With Chili … $7.95
• Door County Cheese Sampler- An array of cheese made in Door County by the Renard Family. Served with fresh fruit, mixed nuts & fresh baked crusty bread & your choice of caramelized onion spread or hot cherry jam…… $7.95
• Homemade Chicken Salad- All white meat with special herbs – makes ours the best in Door County! Served on a lettuce leaf with crusty bread and fresh fruit garnish $7.50

Add Soup or Salad to any Entrée $3.00 extra

Add Specialty Soups (Pumpkin or Chili) to any Entrée $4.00 extra

Fresh Salads- All salads served with fresh baked breads and fruit garnish.

Salad Dressings available… Balsamic Bleu Cheese w/Walnuts, Cherry Vinaigrette, Garlic & Olive Oil Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Peppercorn, Homemade Ranch, Sesame Ginger, Summer Tomato, Creamy Vidalia Onion Add crumbled Bleu Cheese +75 cents extra

• Chicken with a Kick! Salad- A variety of fresh greens topped with fresh vegetables, spicy chicken strips & shredded cheddar cheese with ranch dressing on the side. We think you’ll get a kick out of it! Served with Fresh bread & fruit garnish….. $7.50
• Garden Salad*- A variety of crisp greens with shredded carrots, red onion, green & red pepper slices, ripe tomato, cucumbers and topped with croutons. Served with crusty bread & fruit garnish. Your choice of dressings …..$5.50
• Door County Cherry Salad- Our most requested salad with crisp greens, toasted walnuts, Door County Dried Cherries, with our fabulous Cherry Vinaigrette. Served with crusty bread & fruit garnish…$7.50
  
• Oriental Chicken Salad *- Garden greens, Asian style chicken breast strips, Chow Mein noodles and veggies served with our sesame ginger dressing. 265 Calories 5 points $7.50
• Wisconsin Smoked Salmon Salad- A variety of crisp greens with shredded carrots, red onion, green & red pepper slices, ripe tomato, cucumbers and topped with Smoked Salmon, lemon and dill. Served with crusty bread & fruit garnish and with Garlic & Olive Oil Vinaigrette… $7.95

Signature Sandwiches- Served on your choice of croissant, wheat or white bread or whole wheat wrap.

• Lori’s Eat Smart Sandwich*- This offering features turkey breast, lettuce, tomato and a healthy sauce on Natural Ovens “Weight Sense” bread. Served with fruit garnish. 280 Calories 4 points $6.95 Served as a Panini $7.95
• Rueben Sandwich- Try our version! Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and 1,000 Island Dressing served between wonderful marbled Rye Bread $7.95
• Rachel Sandwich- Same as the Rueben except this great sandwich contains Oven Roasted Turkey Breast instead of Corned Beef…$7.95
  
• Ultimate Grilled Cheese- This is more than your average grilled cheese sandwich! Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, onions, tomato and bacon between your choice of whole wheat or white bread, grilled to perfection. $7.95
• Ham & Cheese (or Turkey) Croissant- Served with your choice of Cheddar or Swiss Cheese. On your choice of croissant, wheat or white bread or whole wheat wrap. Served with marinated vegetable salad or chips… $7.50
  
• Door County Club- Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss Cheese & Garlic Mayo served with your choice of bread and choice of chips or marinated vegetable salad. $8.25
• Pilgrim Sandwich- A hearty sandwich with roasted turkey breast, Wisconsin Wilderness Cranberry Chutney, Cheddar Cheese & lettuce. Served with marinated vegetable salad or chips… $7.50

Panini’s and Grilled Sandwiches – add 10 min. cook time and $1.00 extra charge

Signature Sandwiches Served with Soup or Salad- Add $3.00

Door County Wraps- Served on a Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap with Tortilla chips or marinated vegetables

• Veggie Wrap*- Lettuce, tomato, carrots, onion, cucumbers, peppers, shredded cheese, with Ranch spread… $6.75 5 points 210 calories Add Ham or Turkey……$7.50
  
• Chicken With a Kick! Wrap- Special Greens, tomato, shredded cheese, spicy chicken, with Ranch spread. Served with tortilla chips or marinated vegetables…. $7.95
• Asian Turkey Wrap- A special Teriyaki Sauce is added to lettuce, carrots, crunchy rice noodles, cheese & slices of turkey breast, wrapped in a healthy Whole Wheat tortilla… $7.95
  
• Thai Chicken-Broccoli Wrap *- A whole-wheat tortilla with Thai peanut sauce, Asian style chicken breast strips and shredded broccoli makes this a satisfying choice. Served with fruit garnish. 382 Calories 6 points $7.95

Homemade Chicken Salad Croissant- All white meat chicken with special herbs makes ours the best in Door County! Served with your choice of tortilla chips or marinated vegetable salad… $7.95

Hashbrown Bake- Hashbrowns baked with savory seasonings Cheddar cheese and onions and finished with a crunchy topping. Add it to your lunch! $3.50

Quiche of The Day- Ask your server for the quiche of the day. Served with fresh fruit garnish and a jumbo muffin…$7.50

*Entrees shown above with asterisk can be a low-calorie/low point option

Desserts

• Homemade Cheesecake- Made right here with our freshest seasonal ingredients. Ask your server for today’s flavors. $3.75
• Homemade Tortes & Cakes- Made right here! Our Jumbo cupcakes are a “miniature cake” made just for you! Several varieties plus our to-die-for Carrot cake! $3.50
• Fresh Baked Pie- Choose from Cherry, Apple & other seasonal pies! $3.75 Ala Mode Add … 75¢
• 3 Layer Brownie- Fudge brownie topped with cinnamon, infused cream cheese layer topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Magnifque! $3.00
• Marcia’s Cherry Bread Pudding- An old-fashioned “comfort dessert” created by Marcia using Door County Cherries, served with lemon or cherry sauce. $4.50
  
• Bourbon Pecan Pie- Loaded with pecans, rich & wonderful. Your choice of chilled or warmed. $3.75

Plus a huge selection in our Fresh bakery case of….Scones, Cookies, Danish, Donuts, Bars, Muffins & More!

Specialty Coffees

• ~ Endless Cup …$1.25 Iced Coffee…$1.75 ~ Iced Tea..$1.75
• Custom French Press …1 for $2.5 / 2 for $3.50 Mocha Smoothie..$4.50
• Espresso*…$1.50 Fruit Smoothie..$3.50
• Double Cappuccino…$3.00 Italian Soda..$2.25
• Latte*…$2.50 Water (bottled)…$1.25
• Mocha…$3.00 Juice…$1.50
• Specialty Drink… $3.50 Cherry Juice… $1.75
• Cocoa…$1.50 (topped with whipped cream) Milk…$1.50
• Pot of Tea …$2.00/$2.25 Soda…$1.50
• Chai …$2.50 Apple Cider Hot/Cold …$1.75

*Prices reflect single espresso without flavor

920-743-8930 ~ Toll Free 800-856-6613 doorcountycoffee.com

Door County Coffee & Tea Co. 5773 Hwy 42 ~ P.O. Box 638 ~ Sturgeon Bay, WI. 54235

When Jon Jarosh, the Communications & PR Director from the Door County Visitor Bureau noticed that Governor Scott Walker was Tweeting @GovWalker for possible ideas on a wager he might use to challenge the Governor of Illinois over this weekend’s Packer vs Bear game, Jon immediately thought of Door County cherries!

Nothing beats the taste of a fresh-baked Door County Cherry Sweetie Pie!

“I thought it would be a great opportunity for us to offer up some of our delicious Door County cherry pies as part of the Wisconsin side of the wager,” Jarosh said Wednesday. “So I tweeted back and said we’d be happy to put up some Door County cherry pies. The next day we got a call from the Governor’s office asking to take us up on our offer.”

According to a press release issued by the governor’s office, the loser of the bet will volunteer in a food pantry in the winner’s state wearing a t-shirt of the opposing team while distributing the food from the wager. Wisconsin cranberry products, bratwurst, custard and honey will join Door County cherry pies in the friendly wager by Governor Walker. In addition, the loser must also fly the opposing team’s flag in his governor’s office for a day before the Super Bowl.

“I received many tweets offering some of Wisconsin’s most famous foods as a wager,” Governor Walker said in a statement released Wednesday. “I’m grateful that win or lose, those food producers have committed to donating food to the pantry at which the losing Governor volunteers. I look forward to hosting Governor Quinn in Wisconsin after a 28-24 Packer victory,” he said.

Jarosh said ten Door County cherry pies from Sweetie Pies in Fish Creek will be sent to a yet-to-be-determined location selected by the governor’s office following the game, and that hopefully it will be in Wisconsin. He was excited for Door County and the Visitor Bureau to be a part of the wager between Governors, and looked forward to the county’s popular red fruit helping carry the green and gold to victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

With so many talented local people here in Door County who know the ins and outs of running a business, we believe they would benefit in numerous ways if they found a local resident chef to head their operations. And we feel that spending locally in Door County also means hiring locally…

“We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and industrious Chef seeking summer employment for 2011 and hopefully summers beyond. This 50 seat restaurant and bar will serve traditional Spanish small plates as well as some locally inspired fare. Our goal is to be the most unique and happening place in all of Door County,” says their January 7, 2011 listing.

“The ideal candidate would be someone who can lead a lean operation by example. The ideal Chef would also have the drive to set the bar high in an up-and-coming dining scene. He or she would also be someone who values his or her freedom in the off-season to pursue other gigs or travel. We are hoping this could be the beginning of a long a beautiful arrangement.”

See the craigslist job listing and reply via that email address.

The Chicago couple encourages you to be spontaneous: “You can skip the stuffy cover letter and let your personality show in the email.”

Visitors to the YMCA enjoyed sampling all the soups at the YMCA or taking a container of their choice to enjoy at home. A select group of judges at each YMCA Center location sampled all the entries and chose the winning recipes.

Brenda Abrahamson took the honors of Grand Champion in Sturgeon Bay with her Chili. Amy Stephens captured a first for her Wild Rice Mushroom Turkey, Carly Sarkis second with her Chicken Dumpling and Cindy Livingston third with Brett Favre Chili.  People’s choice award in Sturgeon Bay went to Steve Wisniewski at Door County Memorial Hospital for his Lobster Bisque.

Northern Door Staff await hungry Soupers... photo by Brynn Swanson

Northern Door YMCA’s first place winner was Janice Thomas from the Savory Spoon with a French Lentil with Root Vegetables, second place went to Todd Bennett from the Chefs Hat for his Black Bean Andouille Sausage with Wild Rice and third place was Audrey Grasse with a Roasted Squash with Apple Soup.

Special thanks to the dozens of soup chefs and servers who helped make the Souper Stars Challenge possible.  All proceeds from the chili cook-offs will go towards the 2010 Door County YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

The Strong Kids Campaign is the annual campaign to provide funds for scholarships and affordable programs “for all” in Door County regardless of age or financial need.  In 2009, the community helped the Door County YMCA raise $400,450 to support this program.  The goal for the 2010 campaign is $410,000.

Every good baker will tell you that the rolling pin is one the most important keys to successful baking. Sweetie Pies agrees! After 15 years of pie-making, they are by far one of the best. That’s why they are putting on their 4^th Annual “High Roller” contest.

Your mission is to make the best original and creative rolling pin! Entries may be submitted starting on April 2 and until May 3. Work will be displayed in the shop for the entire summer from May 7 through October. Voting will be open to the public through August and the winners will be chosen and announced on Labor Day Weekend.

After the contest, entries will be sold via silent auction. For more info on entering the contest, just visit Sweetie Pies, located in the Settlement shops just south of Fish Creek.