Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Gigantic "Red Apple" signals good views and good food in Newville

By Geoffrey@I90news


Famous Red Apple Tower in Newville, WI

NEWVILLE - At the picturesque convergence of I-90 and Lake Koshkonong in Wisconsin, there is a gigantic bitten r
ed apple towering in the sky. Immediately your eyes trigger your mind's extra sensory food awareness. Quite the point in the 1970's because this was the site of a popular restaurant called the Red Apple. 

Here in 2017, it's a local monument to those who can remember the homemade cooking, fresh apple pie, and hot coffee. Some met there to hash out a business deal. Some planned the stop as a regular resting point while traveling along the corridor. Then there were the locals who went there after church or just because they were hungry.


Original Shell Station Newville, WI

The Shell gas station, whose original building is pictured above, serviced the area at this location for several decades. The original site of the restaurant was repurposed to create another great restaurant that we know and love today: The World's Largest Culver's. 

The relaxing view at the mouth of the Rock River and Lake Koshkonong is reminiscent of life somewhere in Florida. Lakes, rivers, quality dining and nice people, Newville is a very pleasing and interesting stop along the corridor for sure. Other excellent food and entertainment spots include: the Anchor Inn, which has an impressive venue for parties and weddings, Emigail's Roadhouse, THE place for cajun cooking, Rosati's Pizza Sports Pub, and Blue Gilly's for breakfast.  The area is certainly more active during the summer months, but there is still a lot of ice fishing, and winter motor sports centered around the impressive Lake Koshkonong.


Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Burger Buns by Anonymous Ninety - A secret burger bun recipe

Hey..., keep this to yourself. I made a lot of money off these things.

Post By: Anonymous Ninety, Contributor


As a native to Beloit and the I-90 corridor, 
I know burgers are everywhere
But really great burger buns?
Not so fast
Feel free to try this recipe
It’s simple, cheap and they go best with large patties or chicken
They were a lifesaver... 
when I felt like a giant hamburger or buffalo chicken sandwich
They are dense enough to stand up to sauces, 
but don't feel like you're eating all bread
Enjoy!
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Combine: 4 cups good flour
1 envelope instant yeast
1 tablespoons soft butter
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Then add 1 egg to a 1 cup, fill rest w/warm water, then slowly add liquid 
dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl--its an art
Stand mixer ingredients for 8 minutes-ish w/hook or until you can make a doughwindow
Allow dough to rest 45 minutes in a warm place and double in size
Form 6-12 equal pieces into discs, set close together in olive oil coated pan
Rub with olive oil and coat with shredded cheeses or salts of your choice
Rise 1 hour or until tripled in size, leaves a finger mark
Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes, or till golden

Store in a sealed container

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum 2017, just take beautiful Hwy. 61 North from I-90 at Dakota, MN

DAKOTA, MN - The I-90 corridor offers so much, but coupled with a lovely Hwy 61 drive off I-90 at Dakota, MN, the Laura Ingalls Wilder museum is an all-American stop.

In order to get to Lake Pepin and the museum, you'll have to cross the river at Wabasha, MN, but you will be hard-pressed to see a prettier backdrop! To reach the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, which is situated in quaint Lake Pepin, WI, we suggest an exit onto Hwy 61 northbound along the great Mississippi. You'll travel through part of the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, and take in the beautiful landscape along the shores of the great Mississippi. According to Travel Wisconsin, the museum is "the stop for Laura buffs. Offers displays, memorabilia, antiques and souvenirs about Laura and the pioneer era." The dates and hours of operation are May 15 through October 15, daily 10 to 5.





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I-90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States. From Seattle to Boston, just think about all of the people who travel on or live along that shared path or vane, everyday.

My name is Geoffrey. I live on the I-90 corridor across the center of the U.S. heartland. As content gets posted to i90news.com, my commitment to you the visitor is a deep yearning for accuracy. Accuracy in capturing intent, accuracy in understanding someone else's perspective, and accuracy in capturing context in any situation, these principles are the guidestones of journalism. 

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