4 things to know in Milwaukee food and drink news this week
Polish Center of Wisconsin Café Nights
The Polish Center patio is open for Café Nights every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. with new entrees and drink specials until Oct. 27. The menu for May 12 features grilled salmon or chicken supreme, served with rice, vegetable, roll and butter for $15. Future entrees this month include the Polish platter or roasted half chicken on May 19, and Polish pot roast or baked cod dinner on May 26. A new drink special ($7) is offered every week, such as the Sobieski Sunburst or the Polish Pineapple Whip with toasted coconut vodka, or the Sunset Punch featuring Chopin vodka. Pierogi ($5), a polish sausage sandwich and fries ($10), and Polish beers are also available. See full menu at
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Seasoned bakers know that crust can make or break a pie. A crisp, flaky crust elevates a dessert, while a pale (or burnt) pastry tends to have the opposite effect. Whether you re baking for a special feast or a regular Wednesday night, you no longer need to leave the quality of your crust up to fate. There s a simple trick for getting amazing, golden pie crust every time.
According to The Kitchn, the key to achieving pie perfection is a brown paper bag. After preparing a pie according to your favorite recipe, take a brown paper bag, puff out the edges, and slip the pie inside it. If you can find one, a food-grade bag with no branding is your best option. You can also fashion a makeshift bag by folding parchment paper around the pie.