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JUNE 25, 2013

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Benefit dinner will help injured bikers

ON THE EVENING of June 5, Chris Collins and Keitha Alford were injured in a motorcycle accident. To RESTAURANT aid in their NOTES ongoing recovA column by ery, friends MATTHEW and family are GLOWICKI organizing a benefit dinner at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Quaker Steak & Lube, 407 Coliseum Blvd. W. We are surrounded by a great group of friends and support here, said Heather Poe, one of the events organizers. The Bikers 4 Bikers charity event, held in conjunction with the weekly Bike Nite at The Lube, will help defer medical costs from the accident. If diners present a flyer for the event, 15 percent of their bill will go toward the cause. A silent auction from 5 to 8 p.m., motorcycle wash by The Lube Girls and a passing of the helmet for donations will also add to the fundraising total. For more details and to view and print out the flyer, visit the Quaker Steak & Lube Fort Wayne Facebook fan page, or call Bill Welz at 715-1150 or Heather Poe at 348-4875.

AN EXPLOSION OF FLAVORS

Celebrate the Fourth with an ice cream sandwich buffet

Create a dazzling array of cookies, fillings and more
BY ALISON LADMAN
of The Associated Press

New Haven farmers market opens in park

The Fort Wayne Farmers Market has opened a market 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 16 in Schnelker Park in downtown New Haven. Its more homey, said Leigh Rowan, market coordinator of the location. Youre not set up in a parking lot. Its more of a nestled feeling. This is the second year FWFM is bringing the farmers market to New Haven. It will feature 15-20 vendors.

he beauty of ice cream in summer is you really dont need to do anything to it to enjoy it. A big unadorned bowl is a simple, delicious pleasure all on its own. Still, sometimes we cant help but tinker with perfection. So for our July Fourth celebration, we decided to take the seasons finest treat and make it even finer. We created a DIY ice cream sandwich buffet perfect for any backyard barbecue event. And we quickly discovered the possibilities were boggling. Start with the bread of the sandwiches. Were going to assume you dont want to bake your own cookies. Thats fine, because there are all sorts of choices available at the grocer. And dont hesitate to get creative. Graham crackers, slices of cake, even cinnamon buns or doughnuts can be pressed into service. Play around with different sizes, too. Small cookies can be used for ice cream sandwich sliders. And dont forget to dress your sandwiches. Smear toppings such as fudge, caramel or peanut sauce onto the cookies (much as you would when assembling a PB&J) before adding the ice cream. Then there are the many choices of fillings ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, gelato, sherbet ... . We suggest serving them one of two ways. The easiest way is to soften the frozen treats slightly so they are easily scooped and spread on the bread. To soften them, you can either leave them at room temperature for 10 or so minutes, or microwave them for 10 to 20 seconds. Alternatively, select frozen treats packed in pint-sized card-

By The Associated Press

Celebrate the Fourth of July with an ice cream sandwich buffet. In the bowl in front, from top down, are black-and-red, double chocolate and shortcake ice cream sandwiches.

board tubs. Use a serrated knife to carefully slice each tub crosswise into four or five rounds, then arrange the rounds on a baking sheet. Keep the rounds frozen until ready to assemble. Just dont let the rounds sit out at room temperature too long while people are assembling their sandwiches; the ice cream will soften quickly. We start you off with ideas for some creative combinations, but your best bet is to wander the grocery store and explore the options. When it comes to enjoying the buffet, encourage your guests to get a little crazy. Why sandwich just one variety of ice cream when you could combine two or more? And assure them that creating totally over-the-top treats is not just appropriate, but expected. Try sandwiching chocolate ice cream between two whoopie pies with layers of peanut sauce and marshmallow spread, for example.

Ice cream sandwich buffet ingredients

For the bread: Graham crackers Pound cake, sliced and toasted Chocolate wafer cookies Oatmeal raisin cookies Chocolate chip cookies Molasses cookies Sugar cookies Whoopie pies For the spreads: Chocolate fudge sundae sauce Caramel sauce Butterscotch topping Fruit jams, such as raspberry or strawberry Marshmallow spread Nutella For the frozen fillings: Ice cream Sorbet Frozen yogurt Sherbet Gelato

Shortcake sandwich Spread 2 pieces of thinly sliced and toasted pound cake with strawberry jam, then fill with vanilla or strawberry ice cream. Black and red Sandwich raspberry sorbet between chocolate wafer cookies. Creamsicle Sandwich orange sherbet between vanilla sugar cookies. Add a smear of chocolate fudge sauce, if desired. Smore Spread marshmallow topping on 2 graham crackers, then fill with rocky road or chocolate ice cream. Lemon spice Drizzle a touch of butterscotch on a soft molasses cookie, then top with lemon sorbet or sherbet, then a second molasses cookie.

Willkommen to Das Schnitzelhaus

With more than 25 years of culinary experience under his belt, Cornell Taubert is now bringing his talents to Fort Wayne through Das Schnitzelhaus, 1522 W. Main St. Taubert grew up in East Germany, born to a German mother and Hungarian father. At age 16, he began culinary training that took him to many countries and exposed him to many different variations on his own German style. His eatery serves up traditional favorites, such as schnitzel, bratwurst and red cabbage.

10 ideas for topping off burgers a better way

Switch up cheeses and try blue, feta or Swiss.
BY ALISON LADMAN
of The Associated Press

See GLOWICKI, Page 2F

Whether youre grilling a standard beef burger, a bison patty, a chicken breast or even a humble portobello mushroom cap, its time to move beyond the basic adornments of ketchup and a slice of cheese. And adding pickles and tomatoes even artisanal and heirloom specimens doesnt count.

To help you make this a summer of way-better burgers, we dreamed up 10 fresh ways to dress them that will be easy and delicious, no matter what they are made of. The Figgy Piggy Blue Fig jam Crumbled blue cheese Prosciutto or serrano ham
See BURGERS, Page 2F

By The Associated Press

Jazz up your summer burgers with a variety of seasonings and condiments, such as, from left, The Thai, The Eggplant Parm and The New Yorker burgers.

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baked 50 loaves for me), butter, strawberry jam, freezer pickles, dill pickles, red beets, hot peppers, peanut butter spread, cheese, summer sausage, egg salad, coffee and tea, along with a variety of cookies (quite a few hundred were also brought in). Sister Emma made the many gallons of iced tea from the spearmint and peppermint tea leaves out of her garden. It was delicious and

took a lot of work off my hands to have this all prepared. We had a good-sized crowd back for supper, and our menu was potluck potato casserole, grilled hot dog sandwiches, lettuce salad, homemade bread, egg salad, pickles, hot peppers, Jell-O cake, chocolate cake and chocolate pie, coffee, and iced tea. Church services will be held here again June 16. Gods blessings to all. Ill share my potluck potato recipe. Potluck potato casserole 2 pounds potatoes, peeled (4 cups)

1 2 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon pepper 1 2 cup chopped onion 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 pint sour cream 2 cups diced Velveeta Cheese 2 cups crushed corn flakes 1 4 cup melted butter Cut up potatoes and cook until almost tender. Add 12 cup butter, salt, pepper, onion, soup, sour cream and cheese. Blend thoroughly. Pour into greased 5-quart casserole dish. Top with corn flakes mixed with 1 4 cup butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

By Matthew Glowicki of The News-Sentinel

Red Rok BBQ & Bourbon Saloon, 123 Columbia Street West, will open in early July and feature certified Angus beef, smoked pork and more than 50 in-house aged bourbons.

Lovina Eicher is Old Order Amish. Send questions to Amish Cook, C/O The News-Sentinel, PO Box 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46801, or visit www.oasisnewsfeatures.com.

GLOWICKI
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The menu draws on Tauberts international experiences, though it primarily is inspired by the recipes of his mother and grandmother, with slight influences from his Hungarian side. Now settled in the historic William and Louise Thiel House, a Queen Anne home built in 1895, the business has been open for just two weeks, and Taubert said he has already seen repeat customers. Its a cozy, intimate atmosphere, with seating for 38. Das Schnitzelhaus is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday and 5-11 p.m. Saturday. Reservations are accepted, and carry out is available. For more information, call 444-2946.

coming to the landing 123 Columbia Street West in early July. Pitmaster Chris Wilson has long been perfecting his barbecue. His rub took him 16 years to get just right, and includes 17 flavoring agents. The certified Angus cuts and hickory-smoked chicken and pork are a centerpiece of the large menu, which includes burgers, sandwiches, ribs and chops. The Old West/countrythemed Red Rok will seat more than 100 and include two patio seating areas. Hours arent yet finalized, though likely will be 11 a.m.-11 p.m. SundayWednesday and 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Thursday-Saturday.
While Cindy Larson is out for a few weeks, Matthew Glowicki will write the Restaurant Notes column. Something happening at your eatery? Call Matthew Glowicki at 461-8362, fax 461-8817, email mglowicki@news-sentinel .com or write Restaurant Notes, C/O The NewsSentinel, PO Box 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. This column is the personal opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinion of The News-Sentinel.

Red Rok to bring barbecue to Columbia Street

Fifty types of in-house aged bourbons. Meat that smokes for hours and hours. A custom copper tap behind a red quartz bar top. These are some of the highlights of Red Rok BBQ & Bourbon Saloon,