Invest in your family-Buy a cabin
Hundreds of memories are made at the cabin. We raised our children every summer at our parents cabin on North Star Lake in Marcell. Later, we bought our own cabin just down the road on the same lake. It was one of the best investments we made for our family…
The days at the cabin would stretch out forever, and the nights where so dark that you could see thousands of stars ! We would go to sleep to the call of the Loons on the lake, while listening to the breeze of the pines through the open window next to head of the bed. We were exhausted from a full day of fun. In the morning, the screen door would bang shut right after breakfast, as the kids would start their adventures. Fishing for pan fish off the dock or taking the boat to their secret honey hole was a highlight. Swimming, boating and tubing were a must. Game playing, worm finding and hide and seek where great outside activities. Every night we had a fire with s’mores and other favorite treats. We all played games like 7 steps around the house, ring toss, board games, puzzles or cards. Spending time at the cabin with our friends and extended family was a bonus. Rain or shine, we had so much fun at the cabin.
These memories are now being passed to our Grandkids, while adding new memories with the next generation! Start a family tradition by making memories that only “adventures at the cabin” can offer!
Buying a cabin is a good investment. Come on up and see what we have to offer!
Northern Recipes
HEAD’N UP NORTH TO THE LAKE CABIN IN MARCELL WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR LIFES! WE LOOKED FORWARD TO IT ALL WEEK LONG!
BEING A CAMP COOK, I PLANNED AND PREPARED THE FOOD FOR THE TRIP, ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT WHAT DELICIOUS AND EASY-TO-PREPARE FOODS I WOULD BRING.
WHETHER WE WERE GOING FISHING, HUNTING, SWIMMING, HIKING IN THE WOODS OR JUST HANGING AROUND THE CAMP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, WE JUST COULDN’T WAIT TO GET UP NORTH!
EATING SCRUMPTIOUS MEALS, GRILLING, AND PREPARING FOODS AND SNACKS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS JUST DIDN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN ENJOYING THEM UP NORTH AT THE LAKE!
HERE ARE SOME OF MY SIMPLE & FAVORITE CABIN CUISINE’S YOU MAY WANT TO TRY FOR YOUR NEXT “UP NORTH” ADVENTURE.
ENJOY!!!
MOM’S UNBEATABLE LODGE HOT COCOA
HER HOT CHOCOLATE CANT BE BEAT! WE MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME AT HOME. I PACK IT IN A LARGE AIRTIGHT CONTAINER AND LEAVE THE LEFTOVER MIX AT THE CABIN UNTIL THE NEXT TIME. THERE'S A LOT OF CREAMY CUPS IN THIS FAMILY FAVORITE!
I BOX (MAKES 8 QTZ) CARNATION MILK
8 OZ COFFEE MATE
1 LB BOX OF NESTLES QUICK
1 CUP POWDERED SUGAR
MIX TOGETHER.
USE 1/3 C. OF MIX TO A CUP OF HOT WATER. STIR & SIP!
GRANDMA’S BEAR BREAD
AN AWESOME TASTING CARMEL ROLL I MAKE THE NIGHT BEFORE. THE SMELL OF THIS BREAKFAST BREAD IS SURE TO WAKE THEM UP. LIKE BEARS, THEY CANT RESIST THE WARM CINNAMIN SMELL!
2 - LOAFS OF “JUST THAWED” FROZEN BREAD
½ CUP MELTED BUTTER
1 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1 PACKAGE OF BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING (NOT INSTANT)
SHAKER OF CINNAMON
CUT UP JUST THAWED DOUGH WITH SCISSORS INTO 1 INCH CHUNKS AND ARRANGE IN 9X13 GREASED CAKE PAN.
SPRINLKE BROWN SUGAR AND PUDDING ON TOP.
DRIZZLE THE MELTED BUTTER.
ADD CINNAMON ON TOP.
COVER WITH TOWEL OR PLASTIC WRAP.
LET RISE OVERNIGHT.
BAKE AT *350 FOR ABOUT 18 MINUTES.
FLIP ONTO COOKIE SHEET. EAT!
LADIES LAKESIDE LACANASTA DIP
WHILE THE GUYS WENT FISHING, WE GIRLS MADE THIS TREAT AND BROUGHT IT OUT TO THE DOCK WHILE WE SOCIALIZED AND SUNBATHED.
1 CAN JALEPENO REFRIED BEANS
1 CUP AVOCADO DIP
*½ CUP MIRICLE WHIP
*½ CUP SOUR CREAM
*½ PACKET OF TACO SEASONING
(*MIX THE ABOVE 3 TOGETHER)
1 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
SLICED OLIVES
CHOPPED TOMATO
CHOPPED ONION
LAYER THESE IN THE ORDER WRITTEN ON A LARGE PLATTER. CHILL.
WE USE LACANASTA TORTILLA CHIPS BUT ANY FAVORITE CHIP WILL DO.
FISHERMEN’S FINGER FOOD
I WOULD MAKE THIS CARMEL TREAT AT HOME, BAG IT IN INDIVIDUAL BAGS AND THEN SEND IT WITH THE GUYS WHILE THEY FISH.
2 CUPS LOOSLY PACKED BROWN SUGAR
½ CUP CORN SYRUP
1 CUP BUTTER
PUT IN GLASS BOWL AND MICROVE ABOUT 5 MINUTES, BRINGING THE CARMEL MIXTURE TO A BOIL.
* 1 – 12 OZ BOX OF CRISPIX CEREAL
* 1 – 16 OZ DRY ROASTED PEANUTS
* SMALL BAG OF MINI PRETZELS
MIX CEREAL AND SNACKS INTO LARGE BOWL. POUR HOT CARMEL MIXTURE ON TOP. STIR WELL TO COAT AND POUR ONTO COOKIE SHEET,
BAKE FOR 8 MIN.
AT *350. STIR AND BAKE ANOTHER 3 MIN.
LAY OUT MIX ON TABLE AND BAG UP INTO BAGGIES.
BRING TO LAKE!
PICNIC POTATO PACKS
A GREAT VEGGIE SIDE DISH FOR GRILLING. I LIKE TO MAKE INDIVIDUAL PACKETS THAT WAY YOU CAN MAKE UM HOW THEY LIKE UM !
1 CUP CUBED RAW POTATO’S (FOR SINGLE PACKET)
FINELY CHOPPED ONION
GARLIC
SALT AND PEPPER
(ABOUT 3 TSP)
CHUNKS OF BUTTER
LAY IN HEAVY DUTY ALUMINUM FOIL. FOLD TIGHT AND PLACE ON TOP
OF GRILL FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. ADD SOUR CREAM AND
CHEDDAR CHEESE AFTER OPENING
CREAMY CABIN CUCUMBERS
A SUMMER TIME “MUST” AT THE CABIN! THEY ARE ESPECIALLY GOOD IN JULY AND AUGUST WHEN OUR GARDEN CUKE’S ARE READY AND RIPE.
MY KIDS DIDN’T LIKE THE SEEDS, SO AFTER PEELING I WOULD SLICE THE CUCUMBER IN HALF THE LONG WAY, AND SPOON OUT THE SEEDS.
7-8 CUPS OF THINLY SLICED CUCUMBERS
2 CUPS OF MIRICLE WHIP
ABOUT 1/4 CUP JUICE FROM MY DILL PICKLE JAR
¼ CUP SUGAR
1 SLICED ONION
MIX THE CREAMY MIXTURE IN LARGE BOWL AND ADD CUCUMBERS
CHILL ABOUT 2 HOURS. SALT AND PEPPER AND STIR BEFORE SERVING.
MINNESOTA MARINADE ON GRILLED CHICKEN
I LOVE TO SERVE THIS ON A DAY THAT I NEED TO HAVE A QUICK SUPPER. NOW I HAVE PLENTY TIME ON THE BOAT FOR THE SUNSET CRUISE. ITS MADE AT HOME AHEAD OF TIME AND CAN BE READY IN NO TIME!
1 ½ CUPS OF KETCHUP
¼ CUP GRAPE JELLY
¼ CUP BROWN SUGAR
¼ CUP TERIYAKU SAUCE
1TSP LIQUID SMOKE
MIX MARINADE IN LARGE BAG OR AIRTIGHT CONTAINER.
BOIL 3-4 LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST PORTIONS AND MARINADE THEM IN MIXTURE. (THIS CAN BE CHILLED FOR UP TO 3 DAYS BEFORE SERVING.)
PLACE MARINADED CHICKEN BREASTS ON GRILL, BRUSHING EXTRA SAUCE ON BOTH SIDES WHILE GRILLING FOR 6 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE.
CAMPFIRE PIZZA POCKETS
WHEN SMORE’S ARENT ENOUGH…..THESE CAMPFIRE TREATS ARE SURE TO DO THE TRICK. YOU WILL NEED A PIE IRON OR TWO OR THREE.
BUTTERED BREAD SLICES
PIZZA QUICK SAUCE
SLICED PEPPERONI
SHREDDED MOTZERELLA CHEESE
SPRAY SOME COOKING SPRAY ON EACH SIDE OF THE IRON. PLACE 1 SLICE OF BUTTERED BREAD ON ONE SIDE OF IRON. LAYER PIZZA SAUCE, PEPPERONI SLICES,AND MOTZ CHEESE ONTO SLICE. COVER WITH OTHER
BUTTERED BREAD SLICE (BUTTER SIDE OUT) CLOSE IRON AND LOCK.
HOLD OVER FLAMES FOR 2-3 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE. OPEN AND SERVE.
CAMPFIRE FRUIT POCKETS
FOLLOW THE SAME DIRECTIONS BUT SPOON IN SOME APPLE, BLUEBERRY OR CHERRY PIE FILLING. NOW THAT’S A FRESH HOT PIE!
FRIENDLY FISHERMEN BATTER
IF WE DON’T USE SHORE LUNCH COATING, THIS IS OUR NEXT CHOICE. ITS PERFECT FOR PERCH, SUNNY’S, CRAPPIES, NORTHERN OR WALLEYE.
I CUP PANCAKE MIX OR BISQUICK
1 CAN OF BEER (OR 2 BEATEN EGGS WILL WORK INSTEAD)
¼ CUP OF HONEY
MIX WELL THE HONEY, BEER AND BISQUICK TO MAKE A BATTER. DIP FISH FILLETS IN BATTER AND PLACE IN PAN OF HOT OIL.
FRY ABOUT 3 MIN. ON EACH SIDE UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN.
RANCH DRESSING IS A GREAT DIPPING SAUCE FOR TODAYS CATCH!
DEER CAMP CROCK POT PARTY
SO EASY MY HUSBAND CAN DO IT! THROW THE FOLLOWING IN THE POT
*1 LARGE CHOPPED ONION
* 1 CUP OF ORANGE JUICE
*2 LARGE SLICED CARROTS
* ¼ CUP BROWN SUGAR
*2 STALKS CHOPPED CELERY
* SEASONING SALT AND PEPPER
ADD A VENISON ROAST (BE SURE TO TRIM OFF ALL THE FAT) COOK ALL DAY IN THE CROCK POT. I DISCARD THE VEGGIES.
TRY TO SHARE THE COOKING RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAKE FOODS IN ADVANCE. THIS WAY YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR LEISURE TIME “UP NORTH”!
CUZ WE CABIN PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR GOOD FOOD AND GOOD TIMES!
Dress up your cabin or home with T and G!
Tongue and Groove paneling, also known up here in the North country as “T & G”, is one of the easiest and warmest ways to dress up your cabin. It can be installed on walls or ceilings. It is available in a variety of wood types. Pine is very common in our area and is fairly light in color and one of the least expensive. Cedar, Birch, Ash and Oak are also popular woods.
One great thing about remodeling with T & G, is that it can be put over existing materials such as sheet rock and wood. This takes much of the headache out of your remodeling project. Most T & G boards have a smooth side or rough side. You can choose what ever look your looking for, such as rough or finished. You can also choose how to run your boards. A vertical position is fairly easy as it usually eliminates the need for beveled butt joints between boards. Diagonal boards will create a nice or fancy touch, but is more difficult with a bit more waste than vertical or horizontal applications. Most ceiling board runs are similar to horizontal wall runs. Getting that natural look for your cabin is one of the great benefits of remodeling with T & G. The great woodsy look of T & G enhances that rustic element we are looking for when we spend our time inside the cabin up here in our great North Woods!
