I love putting together WOLX's Madison 500 Countdown. We get lots of votes, and it is interesting how much things can change fro year to year. I remember when Don't Stop Believin' from Journey used to land below 300---and then it was used in the final scene of the last Soprano's episode. It shot up to the top 100---then it was used in Glee and this year it looks like it will be in the 20 maybe even top 10 depending on how the voting goes.
Hope you get a chance to tune in. It starts Friday, May 25th, at 10am and the #1 song will come up sometime late afternoon on Monday, May 28th.
Here in Wisconsin, there are a few things we hold dear. The Packers, cheese, and beer. While none of these need defending, you may be excited to hear at least one of them can offer some great health benefits. Beer! If could be saving your life.
Drinking a moderate amount of beer has been found to lower the risk of disease, much like wine has been found to do. Beer can also reduce the rick of heart attack and cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol isn't always a bad thing. Beer has been found to increase one's levels of HDL, the good cholesterol that prevent clogged arteries.
Beer can reduce the risk of stroke by preventing blood clots.
Preliminary research found that a compound found in hops, a main ingredient in many beers, many help inhibit enzymes that trigger cancer.
Beer drinkers have 30 percent more vitamin B6 than non-beer drinkers. B6 is essential for brain function, energy, and fighting disease.
Older individuals who regularly drink beer have been found to have higher bone density.
One beer a day can prevent cognitive deterioration in older women by 20 percent.
Beer has plenty of antioxidants that can reverse cell damage.
These findings are based on one serving a day for women, and two for men. Obviously, over consumption has its own problems. But by being responsible, you can enjoy some delicious beer without guilt!
Seriously. I think I'm the guy who shouts "BI-CYCLE!" in the Queen song "Bicycle Race."
I do love riding my bicycle, so i think it's pretty cool that Madison was named the 5th Most Bikeable City in the Country. It's based on a score taken from the availability of bike lanes and infrastructure, 'hilliness,' road connectivity, nearby amenities and the percent of people in the area who bike to work.
The only better cities; Minneapolis; Portland, Ore.; San Francisco and Boston.
It's a long ride there, so I'm gonna go hit the Lake Monona loop again.
Note, the original video to the song features naked bike riders which can easily be found on YouTube. Are they from the Madison Naked Bike Ride? I don't think so. Here's a Simpsons video instead.
Apricot preserves add a surprise sweetness in this delicious dish!
2 pounds fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp butter
6 tbsp apricot preserves
6 flour tortillas
6 oz Havarti cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and chopped
2 tbsp butter, melted
In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in oil and butter until tender. Spread 1 tbsp preserves over half of each tortilla; top with cheese, shrimp and mushrooms. Fold tortillas over. Brush both sides with melted butter.
In another large skillet, cook quesadillas over medium high heat until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, taco seasoning and cumin; heat through.
Heat rice according to package directions. Spread each tortilla with about 2 tbsps beans. Spread 1 cup meat mixture into a greased 13-in. by9-in. baking dish. Layer with 4 tortillas and a third of the rice, a third of the remaining meat mixture and a third of the cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining tortillas, rice and meat mixture (dish will be full).
Cover and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve with toppings of your choice.
17% of women say they can't live without their hair dryer. 16% said they couldn't live without THIS.
Incorrect Guesses: make-up, lipstick, black purse, microwave, I Pod, better half, perfume, curling iron, sex, charge card, dance partner, pets, being alone, close personal friend, their mother
Call me Popeye because I love my spinach! And you'll love it too when it's surrounded by creamy pasta and chicken.
1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tsp olive oil
1 can (10-3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 cups (8 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/8 tsp pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir chicken and onion in oil for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
Stir in the soup and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach, cheese and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.
Like many things in my life, I often see them through the filter of movies.
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Donald 'Duck" Dunn over the weekend, because he was involved in what I consider to be one of the coolest things film can do.
I think that The Blues Brothers movie,in which Dunn played himself, achieved something not a lot of movies can claim:
1) It was a movie about music. Some of the best film (in my opinion) revolve around music.
2) The movie pulled off the balance between comedy and passion for music.
3) Dunn and all The Blues Brothers acted, played themselves and performed great music in it.
That's a trifecta homerun for me. Thanks for the music Duck.
7% of women love THIS, 55% think it's ok, and 30% hate it.
Incorrect Guesses: work, watching sports on tv, foot massage, perfume, the death penalty, fixing things around the house, wearing a dress, chest hair (on a man?)
I love putting together WOLX's Madison 500 Countdown. We get lots of votes, and it is interesting how much things can change fro year to year. I remember when Don't Stop Believin' from Journey used to land below 300---and then it was used in...
Here in Wisconsin, there are a few things we hold dear. The Packers, cheese, and beer. While none of these need defending, you may be excited to hear at least one of them can offer some great health benefits. Beer! If could be saving your...
Seriously. I think I'm the guy who shouts "BI-CYCLE!" in the Queen song "Bicycle Race."
I do love riding my bicycle, so i think it's pretty cool that Madison was named the 5th Most Bikeable City in the Country. It's based on a...
17% of women say they can't live without their hair dryer. 16% said they couldn't live without THIS.
Incorrect Guesses: make-up, lipstick, black purse, microwave, I Pod, better half, perfume, curling iron, sex, charge card, dance partner,...
Call me Popeye because I love my spinach! And you'll love it too when it's surrounded by creamy pasta and chicken.
1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tsp...
Like many things in my life, I often see them through the filter of movies.
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Donald 'Duck" Dunn over the weekend, because he was involved in what I consider to be one of the coolest things film can...
7% of women love THIS, 55% think it's ok, and 30% hate it.
Incorrect Guesses: work, watching sports on tv, foot massage, perfume, the death penalty, fixing things around the house, wearing a dress, chest hair (on a man?)
Correct Answer: their...
Here in Wisconsin, there are a few things we hold dear. The Packers, cheese, and beer. While none of these need defending, you may be excited to hear at least one of them can offer some great health benefits. Beer! If could be saving your life.
