Quark, Cocktails and Crate Projects
October 22nd, 2012 | Author: Alysha
Happy Monday! This weekend was packed with more activities than the entire rest of last week. Lots of friends and family time, DIY projects, cooking and getting my baby fix.
On Friday we headed over to Brittney and Ryan’s for an appetizer/dessert party. I probably ate my weight in jalapeno cheese dip and mini meatballs (which I am waiting patiently for the recipes!). If Brittney posts them I will definitely mention the links. I have never made meatballs before (shocking, I know), but I could totally see myself making those for a meatball sub sandwich or part of a pasta dish.
In addition to fabulous food, we also shared some fabulous drinks. My favorite of which featured Rum Chata, made right here in Wisconsin. For those of you who’ve never heard of this liqueur, it’s like drinking the milk from Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I first tried this as a shot at a wedding this summer, but I thought it was so good that I wanted a whole drink out of it.
I started playing barista in their kitchen and created this beauty.
Photo courtesy of Brittney
Coffee Rum Chata
Serves 1
1 ounce Rum Chata
1/2 ounce Kahlua
1/4 cup Almond Milk
1/4 cup Organic 1% Milk
3 Ice Cubes
Place ice cubes in a glass and top with liqueurs and milks. Stir and enjoy.
Needless to say, it was a longer night than what I am used to. I may or may not have fallen asleep on their couch in a dip coma or snapped at Brenton for shaking my leg. Opps.
Despite Friday’s events, I woke up early on Saturday refreshed and ready to tackle a bunch of to-dos. I made a cheesecake, did some crafting, went to the farm stand for squash and the apple orchard before going on a 6-mile run. All was well besides the runner’s knee that decided to come back, which means more PT exercises. Will I ever be rid of those?
After all that craziness, we headed to my parent’s house to sand and stain some crates to make our Pinterest Coffee Table (I first blogged about doing this DIY project here). We still have a lot to do, but we are making progress!
I also got a chance to hang out with this little blonde boy.
Tristan can officially crawl, and it is the cutest thing ever. He loves puppies, namely Oliver. I try to introduce them as much as possible because Oliver is skittish around kids. He didn’t seem too concerned that Tristan is now mobile, which is a good thing.
On Sunday, an article I wrote on quark was published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. (Quark is a German cheese that tastes like a cross between cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese. The only Wisconsin producer is Clock Shadow Creamery, a local urban cheese factory in Milwaukee.).
And according to Karis, it may be responsible for creating a shortage at Woodman’s.
Now that’s what I call an article success!
Question: Has anyone ever tried quark?
What was the best think you did this weekend?
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Alysha, your article is seriously excellent. I’ve never tried this cheese (that I am aware of), but now I really want to jump on the Quark train. lol. Great job, really impressive!
Erica recently posted..Milwaukee Empty Bowls 2012
Thank you, Erica! I’m sure you’ll love it when you finally try it. I’m curious to know how you’ll use it!
Alysha recently posted..Quark, Cocktails and Crate Projects
I love that crate! what a cool project.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..MIMM: To the Grind
i’ve never even heard of quark! i ran a half-marathon this weekend but i think your weekend was more productive than mine!!
Carol @ Lucky Zucca recently posted..AthHalf Recap
That’s right! I can’t wait to read your recap and see how it went!
Alysha recently posted..Quark, Cocktails and Crate Projects
Loved your article (and Brenton’s photo at the top)! I can’t wait to make the quart tart with brussels sprouts. I e-mailed Vanessa and let her know the article was out!
The pinterest coffee table looks great!
Oh and that drink sounds delicious!
Lisa @ Fit in the Midwest recently posted..Wordless Weekend
Brenton said the quark tart with Brussels sprouts was one of the best things I have ever made. You will LOVE it (just take out the bacon :)
Alysha recently posted..Quark, Cocktails and Crate Projects
I keep hearing about Rum Chata, and am now convinced I need to try it. I tried pumpkin creme liqueur for the first time over the weekend and loved it. Very tasty this time of year :)
Karis’ Kitchen recently posted..Kohler Arts Center and Stefano’s Restaurants {Sheboygan}
I’m sure the pumpkin liqueur is amazing. You could put some in your morning coffee and make your own pumpkin spice latte :)
Alysha recently posted..Quark, Cocktails and Crate Projects
That coffee table looks like it’s going to be gorgeous!!!!
Corrie Anne recently posted..Breckenridge Bites: What We Ate!
That is so awesome about your article! You are a big deal :) See you at lunch!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..How We Found Our Home
LOL! You are too funny, Laurie! Can’t wait for sushi today! I’m in desperate need of some protein.
Alysha recently posted..Quark, Cocktails and Crate Projects
I really enjoyed your article too. I wish they’d run more articles with that kind of substance (versus articles that are 90% recipes which you can get on the internet). LOL on the a quark shortage!
I Wilkerson recently posted..Easy Shrimp Curry Fondue (or Dip)
Thank you! Let me know if there are any article subjects specifically you’d like to see. I can always bring it to my editor!
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Quark, Cocktails and Crate Projects
A quark shortage! Teehee!
ps – Your crate project looks great!!
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because recently posted..More animals!
Thanks! I can’t wait for it to be done. I may be a little optimistic, but I’m thinking it’ll transform the entire room :)
Alysha recently posted..Quark, Cocktails and Crate Projects
I have never tried quark, but am totally obsessed with the name!! So fun!! I love your coffee table project, it looks awesome. That drink sounds dangerously good.. I will have to try it in the privacy of my own home so no one else will be subjected to whatever sillyness ensues.
Alissa N recently posted..Homemade Nutella
Haha! Keep it away from the kiddos too, I’m sure they’d be enticed by something that tastes like cereal milk!
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Congrats on the article–so cool! And your coffee table is looking sooo good!! WOW! What kind of cheesecake did you make? Yum!
Brigitt @ Cook With B recently posted..Stuffed Cabbage With Red Wine Tomato Sauce
Thanks, girl! Pumpkin cheesecake ;) My mom, who doesn’t really like cheesecake, was obsessed with it.
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