Well, well, well. Ice off the lakes and a hint of spring in the air. It's a pretty nice Friday here in the Northwoods. And making it even nicer is that it is FISH FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRIDAY!!!
Today we have a recipe that came in from Kelly and Kelley Westphall. Yes a husband and wife with one letter separating their names, Very Cool. Kelly say's that this recipe is one his grandma used when she cooked up the daily catch. Grandma was a minimalist because she grew up in the depression and the recipe shows; it's simple but tasty. So today we dine on Kelly's Grandma's Fish.
The Parts:
1 pound perch or bluegill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup flour
Vegetable oil
Making it:
Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper.
Combine egg and water in shallow bowl until well mixed.
With the flour on a plate, dip both sides of fish pieces into egg, then coat completely with flour.
Heat oil and fry fish turning once. Cook until fish flakes easily with fork and is brown on both sides.
Let that fish flavor come through. PERFECT! Thanks Kelly and your grandma. Your fish fry is on the way.
Now don't forget, if you have a recipe that everyone should try get it to me. All recipes can be sent by e-mails, letter, or dropped off her at the studios in Eagle River. If I use you recipe on this blog you will receive a FREE fish fry to a local restaurant.
E-mail: wolf@wrjo.com. Snail Mail: P.O. Box 309 Eagle River, WI 54521. Drop Off: 909 North Railroad (Hwy 45) Eagle River, WI
I though I would post a page from our Heartland Newsletter. WRJO along with our sister stations won a bunch of awards this year at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Gala. Congratulations to all that worked hard in our company to accomplish this.
HEARTLAND STATIONS EARN 16 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Hundreds of radio and television broadcasters traveled to Madison on May 4th for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) 2012 "Awards For Excellence." This year's Awards Gala was moved to the Alliant Energy Exhibition Hall because the event expanded beyond its former venue. The suits, tuxedos and evening gowns signified that this, indeed, was a special night.
Heartland Communications Group is honored to receive 16 WBA "2012 Awards for Excellence" at this year's annual event and doubled the awards received compared to last year.
On hand to receive 2 first place awards, 5 second place awards and 4 third place awards was Heartland Eagle River V.P. & General Manger Jim Hodges. The 2 first place awards were for the "2012 Election Coverage" and "Best Commercial" for Eagle Waste's "Sad Cans." Hodges told the HCGazette, "I am very honored to accept these 11 awards on behalf of Mike, Bruce, and Amy and our entire Eagle River Heartland team."
V.P. and General Manager of the Heartland Park Falls stations, Darla Isham and DJ Rick Frischman received 1 first place award and 2 second place awards. The first place award was for "Best Original Feature" entitled "Honoring Our Veterans with Flight." DJ Rick was honored for placing second statewide for "The Best Radio Show" broadcast in small markets.
For the first time, Heartland's Ashland cluster participated in the awards and was represented by VP and General Manager Scott Jaeger received 1 second place award for "Significant Community Impact" with "Bayfield-Ashland Counties EMT Awareness Project" and also 1 third place award.
Heartland CEO, Jim Coursolle was also on hand last evening and he told the HCGazette, "To be the Heartland owner and be present at this very special event, watching our people receive awards for their successful hard work is so gratifying to my wife, Diane and me. We are quite proud of our Heartland team's accomplishments."
So there ya' go, a little insight to the crazy radio world and what we push for everyday.
Well how about that, just another snowy, icee, and rainy day in the Northwoods. Only a small hand full of the lakes are open, so tomorrows opener will suck. But it is FISH FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRIDAY, so that is a look in the positive direction.
Today we enjoy a fish fry from Carmen and Derrick Viassale of Fifield. Carmen said that if the ice melts and they ever get on the lake this year they will use their favorite recipe to cook their fish. She said it is a light recipe and doesn't feel like you are eating batter instead of the fish.
Today we dine on Soda Fish...
The Parts: 1 pound filets 1 1/2 c. Bisquick mix 1 c. club soda 1/2 c. flour Oil to deep fry
Makin' It: Mix Bisquick and club soda.
Flour fish and then dip in biscuit and soda batter.
Deep fry.
That's it. Bis-Quick and easy. Carmen, your fish is in the mail.
Now don't forget, if you have a recipe that everyone should try get it to me. All recipes can be sent by e-mails, letter, or dropped off her at the studios in Eagle River. If I use you recipe on this blog you will receive a FREE fish fry to a local restaurant.
E-mail: wolf@wrjo.com. Snail Mail: P.O. Box 309 Eagle River, WI 54521. Drop Off: 909 North Railroad (Hwy 45) Eagle River, WI
There's nothing like being on your boat, enjoying the water, and soaking a line. But the fishing opener of 2013 in the Northwoods is looking like the ice may win in a lot of places. In some places we still have 20" of ice. Some flowages are getting there but the inland lakes are still covered. In some cases you could ice fish but, it is getting unsafe for that as well. It sure is the rock and the hard place scenario.
So here is the 2013 fishing opener substitution for the ice out blues. Every time you take a little trip to the potty, you can practice your game. With 3 squirmy fish, a fishing rod, a vinyl printed pool to fit below the bowl, and a 'Do Not Disturb' door hanger you're completely set!
This hilarious game of skill is perfect for any avid fisher, game enthusiast, and anyone that lives in a location with ice still on the lake. Or, it's just a plain fun thing to have at the cabin.
When I woke up this morning and the temperature was over 38 degrees, I panicked. I thought, that it wasn't possible that we MAY be out of the winterness that is northern Wisconsin.
But I was also excited because it is FISH FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRIDAY!!!
Right now it looks like there will be ice on the lakes for next weeks opener. Rivers are good but not the inland lakes. But Bob Kimble has a recipe to share once you start to reellin' in the taste treats. Today we dine on Kimble's Wonderful Walleye.
The Parts: 1lb walleye fillets
3/4 c. milk
1 egg
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 cup flour
1 cup cracker crumbs
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
Makin' It: Put milk, egg, salt and pepper in blender, turn on low speed to combine. Slowly add flour and blend until batter is smooth. Pour batter into a bowl.
Combine cracker and corn flake crumbs in a separate bowl.
Rinse walleye in cold water, drain, pat dry with paper towels.
Dip fillets in batter, coat with crumbs.
Deep fry at 350 degrees until fillets are floating and golden brown.
Place on paper towels to drain.
Sounds great Bob. Your fish fry is on the way.
Now don't forget, if you have a recipe that everyone should try get it to me. All recipes can be sent by e-mails, letter, or dropped off her at the studios in Eagle River. If I use you recipe on this blog you will receive a FREE fish fry to a local restaurant.
E-mail: wolf@wrjo.com. Snail Mail: P.O. Box 309 Eagle River, WI 54521. Drop Off: 909 North Railroad (Hwy 45) Eagle River, WI
Can you believe that we are almost out of April? We are about to sign the papers to get the WRJO Slot Machine out for the summer once again. This year we are bringing Lac Vieux Desert along for the ride and they have lot's of great prizes for you to win. We will also try to give away three grand prizes again of $10,000.00, $5000.00, and $5000.00. It's always free to try, just keep listening for us to tell you when to come out starting and take your turn.
With that all said, that means summer is on it's way soon. That also means that fun summer treats are on the way, like watermelon. if you know one thing about watermelon is that it is a pain in the butt to slice up. But a guy is going to instruct you how you can go about it a bit quicker. Click the link and get ready to take some notes.
Now you should be prepared for at least one part of summer. the next it getting the tops off those damn icee's when you do not have a scissors or knife.
I guess if you can call winter conditions that will not leave the Northwoods "happy". We get peaks of spring here but then we also get Mother Nature reminding us who is in charge. We still have 24 - 30 inches of ice on most lake in the area as well.
Believe it or not, we will be under a Winter Storm Warning starting at 7pm tonight with more snow on the way.
With that in mind, I saw this over the weekend and thought how fitting it is. It not only say's I love Garden Gnomes, but it say's this winter garbage can kiss my tookus. This by the way is an actual garden gnome that you can purchase to put in your garden it is just not an edit job.
Hopefully The Gnome brought a smile on another dismal day.
So another beautiful snowy spring day in the Northwoods.
Just think only 19 weeks till autumn. It's almost just plain funny now. Let's ride her out and see how long we can take this weather. Damn global warning!
Well, as long it is FISH FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRIDAY, we need to celebrate! It's time to enjoy a wonderful fish fry recipe.
Today we dine on a recipe from Bob Kimble. Bob said that this is his favorite, it is SOOOOO simple, but nothing compares. So today we dine on Bob's Fish.
The Parts: 1 lb of your favorite fish
2 sleaves of saltines 4 Beaten eggs Flour
Makin' It: Roll crackers fine with rolling pin in a zip top bag.. Shake fish in flour.
Dredge in beaten eggs.
Place fish in cracker crumbs and coat.
Deep fry at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
Bob it is simple and sounds very good. Your fish is on the way.
Now don't forget, if you have a recipe that everyone should try get it to me. All recipes can be sent by e-mails, letter, or dropped off her at the studios in Eagle River. If I use you recipe on this blog you will receive a FREE fish fry to a local restaurant.
E-mail: wolf@wrjo.com.
Snail Mail: P.O. Box 309 Eagle River, WI 54521
Drop Off: 909 North Railroad (Hwy 45) Eagle River, WI
Well someone ticked off Mother Nature. More snow for the Northwoods. But on a positive note, if you want to ice fish, there is 29" of ice on Lake Minocqua.
Speaking of fish, it is FISH FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRIDAY.
Today we dine on a dandy recipe from Bev Carter of Mosinee, WI. Bev said that when they come up to the cabin this is the only recipe they use. Today it's Bev's Bluegills with a Crunch.
The Parts: 1lb Bluegill filets 1/2 cup condensed cream of onion soup.
1 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1-1/2 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 cup coarsely crushed sour cream and onion potato chips
Pepper to taste
Makin' it: Rinse filets and pat dry with paper towels.
Combine soup and milk in a shallow bowl.
Dip filets into the mixture and place in a baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with pepper and salt if needed.
Combine butter and lemon juice; drizzle over filets.
Top filets with potato chips.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bake, uncovered, for 17-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Wow Bev it does sound terrific! Your fish fry is on the way.
Now don't forget, if you have a recipe that everyone should try get it to me. All recipes can be sent by e-mails, letter, or dropped off her at the studios in Eagle River. If I use you recipe on this blog you will receive a FREE fish fry to a local restaurant.
E-mail: wolf@wrjo.com.
Snail Mail: P.O. Box 309 Eagle River, WI 54521
Drop Off: 909 North Railroad (Hwy 45) Eagle River, WI
Well happy Tuesday. What a dismal day again, but I guess it's spring and that is what we will get.
The Northwoods is starting to see robins show back up. We had 5 on our septic area where the grass is showing last night. Must have been some hot worms, DELICIOUS!
Speaking of delicious. I thought the brownie chap stick was the best....check this out.
Now I don't know which one to get. Oh the hard decisions in my life.
OK, now were talkin'. It's finally FISH FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRIDAY!
It's going to be a snowy night to go out and get a fish fry, but it is FISH FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRIDAY!.
Today we get our recipefrom Merlin and Dorothy Wolowski of Woodruff. Merlin said that he just loves this recipe because he loves to fish and eat fish, and his doctor likes it because it's not fried. Today we dine on Merlin's Oven Cooked Fish.
The Parts: 1 lb. Norhern fillets
1/4 c. Vinegar dressing (2 parts vegetable oil to 1 part vinegar or lemon or lime juice)
1 c. dry bread crumbs
Makin' It: Preheat oven to 500°F.
Pat fish fillets dry and then dip into the vinegar dressing.
Now dip into the bread crumbs.
Use cooking spray to grease cookie sheet and place fish on it.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Serves 4.
This sounds very good Merlin. May have to give it a shot this summer. Your fish is on the way.
Now don't forget, if you have a recipe that everyone should try get it to me. All recipes can be sent by e-mails, letter, or dropped off her at the studios in Eagle River. If I use you recipe on this blog you will receive a FREE fish fry to a local restaurant.
E-mail: wolf@wrjo.com. Snail Mail: P.O. Box 309 Eagle River, WI 54521 Drop Off: 909 North Railroad (Hwy 45) Eagle River, WI
Well, well, well. Ice off the lakes and a hint of spring in the air. It's a pretty nice Friday here in the Northwoods. And making it even nicer is that it is FISH FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRIDAY!!!
Good day.
There's nothing like being on your boat, enjoying the water, and soaking a line. But the fishing opener of 2013 in the Northwoods is looking like the ice may win in a lot of places. In some places we still have 20" of ice. Some flowages are getting there but the inland lakes are still covered. In some cases you could ice fish but, it is getting unsafe for that as well. It sure is the rock and the hard place scenario.
When I woke up this morning and the temperature was over 38 degrees, I panicked. I thought, that it wasn't possible that we MAY be out of the winterness that is northern Wisconsin.
Can you believe that we are almost out of April? We are about to sign the papers to get the WRJO Slot Machine out for the summer once again. This year we are bringing Lac Vieux Desert along for the ride and they have lot's of great prizes for you to win. We will also try to give away three grand prizes again of $10,000.00, $5000.00, and $5000.00. It's always free to try, just keep listening for us to tell you when to come out starting and take your turn.
So another beautiful snowy spring day in the Northwoods. 
OK, now were talkin'. It's finally FISH FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FRIDAY!