From the Reinwald's Home Kitchen:

German Sausage and Peppers

We have a tradition here at Reinwald's. When it is your birthday you have to bring in lunch for everyone. (I know, usually the birthday boy/girl gets treated to lunch, but we like to mix things up) Our decorator Barbara threw this dish together this year and it was a big hit. We hope you like it!

Ingredients:
2 packages of Beer Brats (or any Bratwurst)
2 Packages of Alexia frozen potato wedges (or use fresh potatoes)
2 large bell peppers (any color you like)
1 large onion
Balsamic Vinegar
Salt & Pepper

Cut Brats into 1/2" pieces and brown in a large frying pan, set aside in a baking dish.
Cook onions and peppers in fat from brats until slightly caramelized.
Deglaze pan with about 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and add to brats.
Add Potatoes to the baking dish and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

From the Reinwald's Home Kitchen:

A special Father's Day recipe: Pulled Pork Sandwiches



This recipe is a little time consuming, but well worth it. It requires some patience, and uses a home made BBQ sauce. You could use any BBQ sauce you want, but this recipe is really something special. Make Dad feel important with this recipe, and don't forget to stop by the bakery for your rolls!

You will need a crock pot or other type of slow cooker. You could even try it on the charcoal grill (indirect heat, low and slow). The night before set up your pork in a brine. Let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning transfer it to the crock pot and cover it with water, discard brine. Cook on low for about 8 hours or until meat easily pulls off. Take it out and let it cool, then shred the meat. Discard water left in pot. Mix shredded meat and BBQ Sauce together in crock pot and cook on low for another hour.

Try serving it on a roll topped with coleslaw and a nice crunchy pickle on the side.

Ingredients:

4 lbs Pork Shoulder
Brine - 1/2 c salt, tsp black pepper, tsp cayenne pepper, tsp garlic powder, tsp onion powder, 2 bay leaves, enough water to cover the pork.

Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce:

4 tbs butter
1 lg onion (finely chopped)
4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbs honey
2 c ketchup
1 c water
1 can tomato paste
1 tsp dry ground mustard
2 tbs ground cayenne
1/4 c lemon juice
2 tsp soy sauce
6 tbs Worcester sauce
4 tbs white vinegar
2 tsp liquid smoke (smoke flavoring)

1. Saute the onions and garlic in the butter.
2. Add the water, honey and brown sugar, bring to a boil.
3. Stir in all other ingredients, bring to a boil.
4. Let simmer for about 1 hour.

For best flavor make the night before and store in the refrigerator over night. For a little extra kick, add about a third of a fresh Habanero pepper. Finely chop it or keep it whole, just make sure to remove it before serving!

All About Whole Grains

Increasing your intake of whole grains is a very easy way to start living a healthier lifestyle. Research shows that a diet high in whole grains can help prevent some of the leading causes of death in the United States.

According to the US Dietary Guidelines an average adult should eat 3 to 7 servings of whole grains every day. On average refined flour has 25% less protein and significantly less fiber. Not to mention a substantial loss of 17 key vitamins and minerals.

Eating Whole Grains helps to:

• reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
• reduce the risk of type 2 Diabetes
• reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
• maintain a healthy weight
• reduce the risk of asthma

So what is a Whole Grain?

Whole Grain means that the entire seed of the plant is used. The seeds are made up of three parts; Bran, Germ & Endosperm. The bran is the hard shell around the seed and is loaded with fiber and antioxidants. The Germ contains most of protein in the grain as well as some minerals and vitamins. The Endosperm contains carbohydrates as well as some protein and vitamins and is the part used in most refined flours.

There are many varieties of grains; wheat is the most common in America.

What are some different grain?

• Amaranth
• Barley
• Buckwheat
• Corn
• Millet
• Oat
• Quinoa
• Rice
• Rye
• Sorghum
• Teff
• Tritticale
• Wild rice

Watch for more information and some
new sensible products from Reinwald's Bakery

For more information on whole grains
visit the whole grains council.

How It's Made - Croissants

How It's Made - Croissants

Croissants are a flaky buttery pastry. Made by hand, they require both skill and patience to make correctly. Thought of as a French creation, the croissant may have origins elsewhere. The first French written recipe of the croissant comes about in the early 20th century, however tales of the origin date back further than that. Some say it was invented in Europe after warding off a Muslim invasion in 8th Century, the shape representing the Islamic crescent. Others say it was invented in Poland to celebrate victory over a Turkish siege. The shape representing the crescent on the Turkish flag. The pastry traveled to France when Marie Antoinette had a craving after a trip to Poland in the 18th century. However they came to be, it is certain that they are delicious. Here at Reinwald's the process starts with the finest all natural ingredients. Unbleached & unbromated pastry flour, Real creamery fresh butter, milk, sugar, yeast and salt. The dough, similar to dough pastry dough, is mixed and set to rest in the refrigerator. After the dough rests it is time to fold in the butter. The dough is rolled out over a twelve foot baker's bench while the butter is spread on top. The dough is carefully folded over and rolled then placed back in the refrigerator to rest. This process called lamination is repeated many times until there are 386 layers. These layers of butter and dough are what give the croissant its delicious flaky texture.When the dough is ready it is rolled out once again and cut into triangular pieces. The wedges are then hand rolled into a crescent shape. Now they are ready to be baked and enjoyed! Reinwald's Bakery also makes some variations that might satisfy your sweet tooth as well. Try our chocolate or almond croissants next time you stop by, you will love them!

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