By Walter M. and Mary K. Hirthe, Door County Almanak, No. 3, 1986 Although the age of steam was well launched on the Great Lakes by 1818, the revolution made possible by steam power did not reach the northern islands of Lake Michigan until half a decade after the Civil War. The fishermen of Washington […]
Interview with Midsummer’s Music Violinist Ann Palen
Respectfully submitted by Allyson Fleck Ann Palen has played violin with Midsummer’s Music since 2014. Growing up in Edwardsville, Illinois, Ann studied Suzuki violin. Her start to instruction was somewhat of a challenge for her mom, but not what you might think. Ann’s mom was teaching Suzuki violin, and her students were not improving as […]
What’s Lurking In Your Mole Sauce?
By Jim Berkenstock I recently looked at the date when I wrote the last Coffee Chat and was astounded at how much time had gone by. How time flies when you are having fun (in quarantine). So, with apologies, I would like to return to the subject of the last Chat, which was entitled “Secret Sauce.” […]
Summer Grilling with Door County Coffee Co.
Memorial Day weekend is known as the kickoff to Summer. Now that summer is in full swing, before you buy burgers and get the grill out, Door County Coffee Co. reminds you to take time to remember the fallen, as well as those who have and continue to serve. As we sip on our Heroes Blend, a […]
What Do You Call a Group of Pelicans?
By Coggin Heeringa, Director, Crossroads at Big Creek A group of pelicans is called a pod. Actually, there are many other names for pelican groupings — a pouch, a scoop, a squadron or if they are fishing as a group, a fleet. Last Sunday, my husband and I were out on the wildlife observation platform […]
11th Annual Crossroads Trail Run Goes ‘Virtual’
By Coggin Heeringa, Director, Crossroads at Big Creek The Crossroads Trail Run 2020 promised to be the best ever. We had generous sponsors, exciting plans, and registrations were coming in. And then, everything changed. It was clear that, for the health and safety of our volunteers and run participants, the traditional race format would not […]
A special 30th Anniversary Message from Jim Berkenstock of Midsummer’s Music
It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since we started Midsummer’s Music. I remember the first concert at Dianne and Peter Trenchard’s in 1991 (I still have the attendance list), along with so many milestones and minor steps since then. I estimate that we have performed more than 600 concerts in […]
Coffee Chat with Jim Berkenstock: Secret Sauce
I’ve often referred to cooking when talking about music. We use some of the same words to describe music and foods — words like “sweet,” “sharp,” “dry,” “complex,” etc. Frequently, an audience member tells me after the concert that they liked a certain piece, but they don’t know for sure why they did … or […]
Perfect Door County Coffee Co. Pairings for Every Meal
You’ve heard of beer and cookie pairings or wine and cheese pairings, and we love those too of course, but we think it is about time for a Door County Coffee and food pairing! Breakfast: While we know all of our coffees taste good with breakfast, we love to pair our Frosted Cinnamon Buns flavored […]
Dining on Mother’s Day 2020 in Door County
While we’re still in the midst of COVID19, many folks are wondering: Where can I get mom a great meal on Mother’s Day? We’ve done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of everyone serving food on Sunday, May 10. Some require to call ahead of time to reserve your meal; many […]
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