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1). Our Dinner At The Inn At Kristofer's In Door County WI
The Inn at Kristofer’s, located on Bay Shore Drive in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, is a wonderful place to go for a special meal. My husband and I treated ourselves to dinner there during our latest trip to Door County and we were very glad we did. We had a great meal.

2). Towable RV’s Part II
There are two main categories of recreational vehicles (RV’s); motorized and towable. Towable RV’s include fifth wheels, travel trailers, folding/tent/pop-up campers, toy haulers, and park models. Discussion of fifth wheels and travel trailers were covered in part I of this article. In this article, part II, discussion of folding/tent/pop-up campers, toy haulers, and park models will be discussed.

3). History of Chocolate
Cocoa trees are native to Central America. They have been growing for over 4,000 years. There were grown wild at first, but in about 600 A.D. the first cocoa plantations were established by the people of Yucatan.
For a long time chocolate was only thought of as a beverage. It wasn’t until the nineteenth century that it started being eaten.

4). Jelly Beans - It Wouldn't Be Easter Without Them
When I was growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, jelly beans showed up once a year. I was always certain of finding jelly beans in my Easter basket. And as far as I knew, there were only two kinds of jelly beans – ones made by Brach’s that were always in my Easter basket, and some off-brand that my Aunt had at her house and that I hated. Like many people my favorite color of jelly bean was red, or cherry flavored, and it still is.

5). What Is E85 Ethanol And How Is It Made?
With gasoline prices rising higher and higher, with no relief in sight, consumers are becoming more aware of and more interested in alternative fuel sources. One of those viable fuel sources is E85 ethanol. These days, there is quite a bit of talk about this fuel, and why shouldn’t there be? After all, it costs close to thirty five percent less than gasoline and is quickly becoming a preferred choice for motorists at the pump stations.

6). What Is A Cheese Curd? Can I Eat It?
If you have never seen or tasted a cheese curd you might not be anxious to put one in your mouth because “cheese curd” is kind of a strange name and doesn’t necessarily conjure up images of something tasty. But a cheese curd is very tasty. I think once you try one you’ll be eating a lot more of them!

7). Towable RV’s Part I
There are two main categories of recreational vehicles (RV’s); motorized and towable. Towable RV’s include fifth wheels, travel trailers, folding/tent/pop-up campers, toy haulers, and park models. In this article, part I, fifth wheel campers and travel trailers will be covered. Part II of this article will discuss folding/tent/pop-up campers, toy haulers and park models.

8). Cocoa Trees
Cocoa trees can grow as tall as fifty feet although they are usually kept pruned and kept much shorter to make it easier to harvest the cocoa bean pods.
The trees reach their maximum productivity when they are thirty to forty years old. A cocoa tree will live approximately sixty years.

9). Decorative and Faux Painting Is Fun But Don’t Start Until You Read This
I think decorative and faux painting techniques look great, are fun to do, and add a personal statement to a room. I’ve been adding my personal look to the walls in my homes ever since my husband and I purchased our first “fixer-upper.”

10). My Thanksgiving Turkey
The Thanksgiving turkey – why is it the cause of stress for so many people? I know I am not the only person who has viewed that turkey as my enemy on Thanksgiving because Butterball turkey has a hotline that receives thousands of calls each year from people with various turkey questions.

11). Jelly Beans Aren't Just For Easter Anymore
When I was little, jelly beans were found in most stores at only one time of the year and that was during the Easter season. The choices were very limited, typically the regular assorted bag of flavors and colors or bags of spiced jelly beans. Today, there is vast array of jelly bean choices along with some unusual flavors. And you can find jelly beans all year long on the store shelves or via the Internet.

12). Our Meal At The Shipwrecked Inn In Door County WI
During our latest camping trip to Door County, Wisconsin, we stopped at the Shipwrecked Inn in Egg Harbor for dinner. They brew and serve their own beers and have a large menu. Eating there is an enjoyable experience, but learning about the folklore and history of the building was a lot of fun too. And like the name suggests, there are overnight accommodations available starting around $50 for a double.

13). It Takes Too Much Time To Eat Healthy and Lose Weight
For some people that is their excuse for not eating healthy and losing those extra pounds they have packed on.

14). The Menorah
The menorah is used during the eight day celebration of Hanukkah. The Hebrew word for menorah is Hanukiyah. Some people also call it a candelabra or candelabrum.

15). Bowling Is A Great Activity For Kids
I think bowling is a great activity for kids. It’s an activity most kids can do even if they have some physical challenges to deal with.

16). Wisconsin Dells Is A Fun Family Vacation Destination
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is a fun destination for a family vacation, and with a little research and advance planning the trip doesn’t have to make your wallet cry out in pain.

17). Our Visit To Door Peninsula Winery in Door County Wisconsin
If you like wine, stop at the Door Peninsula Winery in Carlsville, Wisconsin the next time you get to Door County. The winery is north of Sturgeon Bay on Hwy 42. It is located in an old schoolhouse.

18). Our Dining Experience At C&C Supper Club in Door County WI
My husband, oldest son, and I had the pleasure of enjoying a meal at C&C Supper Club in Fish Creek, Wisconsin during a recent trip to Door County. The building houses a supper club for dining along with a bar with games and live entertainment on many weekends.

19). College Football
College football is getting to be as popular as professional football. In some areas of the country, college football is a lot more popular than NFL football. Almost as popular as discussing the college games themselves is discussing the ranking systems.

20). I Need Some Pots and Pans To Cook In – What Should I Buy?
If you’ve shopped for cookware recently, you may have gotten a headache from looking at all the choices and brands available. And all of them seem to be telling you the same things – I’m the best; I’m a great value; buy me.

21). Our Visit To Orchard Country Winery In Door County
There are so many things to do and places to go in Door County that it is hard to pick what to do. There never seems to be enough time to do everything. There’s boating, golfing, a nature center, several parks, biking, hiking, shopping, eating (one of my favorite things to do!), and a host of other things to do and see in Door County. Because I enjoy Door County so much I wanted to share some of my activities and experiences there.

22). Peninsula State Park in Door County Wisconsin – My Idea of Paradise
My husband and I are fairly new at camping. We’ve only been doing it for four years but we already have a favorite place that we make sure to go every year. That place is Peninsula State Park in Door County, Wisconsin.

If you look at a map of Wisconsin and look at the thumb-like piece of land on the right hand-side of that state that jutting out into Lake Michigan, you are looking at Door County. Door County, Wisconsin is a 75 mile long peninsula.

23). A Fall Visit To Orchard Country Winery in Door County Wisconsin
If you like wine, a really fun thing to do is to visit several of the wineries in Door County (Door Peninsula Winery is another popular Door County Winery). Orchard Winery, located on Hwy 42, just south of Fish Creek, Wisconsin was one of our stops during a fall trip to Door County.

24). Our Pleasant Meal At C&C Supper Club In Door County Wisconsin
My husband, oldest son, and I had the pleasure of enjoying a meal at C&C Supper Club in Fish Creek, Wisconsin (in the heart of Door County) during a recent trip to Door County.

The building houses a supper club for dining along with a bar with games and live entertainment on many weekends.

We were very hungry when we arrived so we went directly to the dining room to eat.

25). The Inn At Kristofer's In Sister Bay Wisconsin Offers A Great Dining Experience
Door County, Wisconsin is a popular destination for tens of thousands of travelers every year. Small villages with populations of less than 500 people swell to large crowds during the summer weekends as people head to Door County for some rest, relaxation, time on the water, and good food.

The Inn at Kristofer’s, located on Bay Shore Drive in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, is a wonderful place to go for a special meal.

26). Should I Weigh Myself Every Day While Dieting?
It depends who you listen to. Although many respected experts on weight loss do not recommend daily weighing, researchers who studied 1,800 people found the people who weighed themselves daily lost more weight over a two year period than the people who only weighed themselves once a week.

27). Can I Eat Some Fast Food And Still Lose Weight?
Because there is so much fast food out there that is loaded with fat, lots of sodium, and is high in calories, many people believe the only way to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight is to stay away from fast food restaurants.

28). Our Meal At The Shipwrecked Inn & Restaurant in Door County WI
During our latest camping trip to Door County, Wisconsin, we stopped at the Shipwrecked Inn in Egg Harbor for dinner. They brew and serve their own beers and have a large menu. Eating there is an enjoyable experience, but learning about the folklore and history of the building was a lot of fun too.

29). Once You Lose The Weight How Do You Keep It Off?
Statistics show that the only 10 percent of people who successfully lose weight go on to successfully keep that weight off for a year or more. That means 90 percent are unable to keep the weight off, often gaining back everything they lost plus few extra pounds.

30). Weight Training Exercise and Dieting
Is weight training exercise important when dieting? Many experts will quickly tell you "yes" if you ask them this question.

31). Can I Eat More and Weigh Less
It depends what you are eating more of.

32). Broccoli Is Not A Health Food In My House
Broccoli is said to be one of those super foods that are very healthy and good food you. It is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, iron, and potassium which are four very good reasons to eat it often.