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Have some fun with Keefe in the Kitchen as Keefe Real Estate staff and friends gather to cook up some delicious fare in the Fall 2015 edition of Keefe’s Lake & Country Magazine. We’ll give you an inside peak at Buzzby’s Manor in Linn Township, Wisconsin with its distinctive design style and inspire you with an article featuring Heritage Beam & Board, a local business specializing in the art of reclaiming and repurposing barn wood. Finally browse the latest listings of single family homes, lakefront properties and condominiums in the Geneva Lakes area offered by Keefe Real Estate. Thank you for reading Lake & Country Magazine!
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PUBLISHERKeefe Real Estate
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFTom Keefe
MANAGING EDITORSophia Erzumiah
PRODUCTION MANAGERChristine Rathbone
ADVERTISING SALESKatrina Lubinski
CONTACT INFOLake Geneva 262 248 4492Elkhorn 262 743 1770Burlington 262 763 5454Delavan 262 728 8757
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ON THE COVER:Carpenter and craftsman Seth Hansen stands in the supply room of his countryside repurposing business in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Hansen wears a Jachs NY hunter green button up from E Street Denim. $99 (E Street Denim is located 741 W Main St in downtown Lake Geneva)
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LISTINGCATEGORIES13 / Lake Front
32 / Private Lake Access
50 / Country Estates
55 / Geneva National
76 / Abbey Springs
82 / Condos & Townhomes
100 / Cities, Villages & Towns
116 / Long Term Rentals
120 / Commercial Sales & Lease
124 / New Land Development & Vacant Land
DIRECTORY62 / Keefe Sales Agents
119 / Concierge Services
128 / Keefe Locations Map
8 / THE AQUANUTS: A KEEFE KARES EXCLUSIVEThis non-profit organization believes there are no limits when it comes to physical dis-abilities. Find out how one womans passion for people in need has pushed past the norm and opened the doors for disabled kids to experience the thrill of water sports.
22 / BUZZBYS MANORTake a look inside a sophisticated Lake Geneva home where three area builders came together and created a home around a lifetime of the owners collected memories.
40 / HERITAGE STYLEOne farmers abandoned barn is a new homeowners dining table. Lake & Country introduces you to Heritage Beam & Board, a local business that takes the art of repur-posing directly into the homes of Southeast-ern Wisconsin
64 / KEEFE IN THE KITCHENThe aroma of holiday delights and company camaraderie fills the kitchen as Keefe Real Estate agents and staff team up to share some of their family favorite holiday recipes!
78 / PIER 290: SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN Chef Josh Slaughter, a southern boy at heart, has traveled his way around the coun-try and has landed at Pier 290 to introduce a delicious new experience to the Lake Geneva culinary scene.
86 / PARTY PAGES | KEEFE KARESFrom the opening of a new Lake Geneva Yacht Club and Sailing School, to music filled nights by the lakeshore, the social scene this summer on Lake Geneva was buzzing. Also, find out how Keefe agents volunteered their time and personal funds to organizations in communities around Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties.
100 / ZIPPIDY-DO-DADont let cool weather scare you into adven-ture hibernation! Adventure Enthusiast Kelly Lofy introduces you to an activity that will make this winter season fly right on by.
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tates. Mortgage rates are still rock bottom and availability
is everywhere. New businesses have started and continue
to drive our marketplace, many in home grown companies
along with national firms such as Amazon. Recently, the
city of Lake Geneva approved a very large project targeting
seniors in a Sun City-like, 450 unit single family home for-
mat a block south of my office. If this progresses it will have
a very positive impact on all local service and shopkeepers
not to mention recreation and food providers.
In the 40+ years that I have been in business here, I dont
believe I have ever seen this many positive indicators of our
local economys health. If there is anything we can do to as-
sist you in your real estate needs, please give our wonderful
agents a chance to show why we remain the most prominent
source of real estate knowledge in the area.
LETTER FROM THE CEO
MICHAEL K. KEEFECHAIRMAN, CEO
and begin our journey through Fall/Winter, Im reminded of
why living in Southeastern Wisconsin is such an incredible
experience. Not only are we surrounded by the aesthetic
bounty of nature, but equally important, we are in the com-
pany of many fascinating people who are equally inspired.
The articles in this edition of L&C speak about the di-
versity of motivation and lifestyles that add so much color
to our communities. There is a reason so many of our cus-
tomers commit so much of their time and money to being
here, and further why many of them attract others who are
introduced to the area by their friends and families. Few
places I know of offer such a range of lifestyle options and
activities while being close to one of the nations most vi-
brant metropolises.
This has been a very good year in the world of real estate.
Our market has largely recovered from the painful Great
Recession and seems poised to take another step up the lad-
der. Activity has been, and continues to be, strong in all
segments of the market from starter homes to lakefront es-
Few places I know of offer such a range of lifestyle options and activities while being close to one of the nations most vibrant metropolises.
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We are inspired by their natural beauty, take refuge along their shores, and en-
tertain ourselves on their waters. Every day Keefe Real Estate agents work to
bring our little slice of heaven to our customers. Unfortunately, not everyone is
physically able to freely enjoy the lakes, and so we wanted to highlight a local
organization whose mission is to make lake recreation accessible to a group that
needs a helping hand to get out on the water, the Twin Lakes Aquanuts.
The Twin Lakes Aquanuts have been making waves in the small town of Twin
Lakes, Wisconsin with their outstanding water ski and wake board shows for
nearly 40 years. Susan Janowski-Richey, an alumni of the Aquanaut Water Ski
KEEFE KARES SPOTLIGHT
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KEEFE KARES RECIPIENT
Of all the features found in Southeastern Wisconsin, NONE IS MORE SACRED AND CENTRAL TO OUR IDENTITY THAN THE AREAS LAKES.
Show, found that water sports can be
used for more than just entertainment.
She wanted to find a way to help people
in the community who may not have
the luxury of every day mental and
physical abilities. Through ambition
and study she enhanced her knowledge
of this passion by training with the Re-
habilitation Institute of Chicago and
the Dreams for Kids Foundation. In
1998, she used her new knowledge and
skills to develop an adaptive aquatics
DISABILITIES INTO POSSIBILITIES:
The Aquanut Adaptive Aquatics Program
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AQUANUTS, or to find information about volunteer opportunities, please contact: Colleen Moore at [email protected]
program for the disabled that is known
today as the Aquanut Adaptive Aquat-
ics Program.
This summer, Keefe agents and staff
visited Twin Lakes to learn more about
the program and to present a check on
behalf of the members of Keefe Kares.
The funds provided by the foundation
went towards the maintenance of wa-
ter ski equipment and the purchase of
gasoline for the boats throughout the
summer. We are so honored to have
received support from Keefe Real Es-
tate, says Colleen Moore, Director
of the Aquanuts, This organization
means so much to our community!
In addition to funding by local busi-
nesses, the Aquanut Adaptive Aquatics
Program relies on volunteers to help
out in many ways. The love, enthu-
siasm and passion of the skiers and
staff who devote their days to making
people with disabilities feel right at
home on the water was evident to all
who attended. Volunteers of the Aqua-
nut Adaptive Aquatics Program have
included members of the Great Lakes
Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA),
Adaptive Adventures, One Step Cancer
Camp, Wounded Warriors, and Dreams
for Kids.
One of the things of which we hold
a high level of pride is the number of
Aquanaut team members who partici-
pate in our Adaptive Aquatics program.
Volunteering is a reminder of how priv-
ileged they are to spend their lives on
the water. They all have a great desire
to share this opportunity with children
and adults of all abilities, says Moore.
During each date of this event our vol-
unteers are greatly inspired by our par-
ticipants. This was the best day of my
life is something we hear at least once
a day.
Keefe Kares is proud to support and
bring attention to a program that so
directly touches members of our com-
munity, but our support can only go
so far. If you have a love of water, cer-
tifications and knowledge of boating,
water skiing or wake boarding, please
consider volunteering your time to this
great organization that is truly mak-
ing a splash for disabled individuals in
Volunteering is a reminder of how privileged they are to spend their lives on the water. THEY ALL HAVE A GREAT DESIRE TO SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES.
Assistant Director, Colleen Moore, monitors while volunteers assist the Aquanuts
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NORTH LAKE
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From summer retreats and family cabins to grand estates, the lakes of Southeastern
Wisconsin are home to
some, and an escape to
many. The houses in this
section of Lake & Country
are placed directly on the
waters edge, allowing for
private lake access, water
activities and some of the
most sought after real
estate in the Midwest.
Keefe Real Estate has
more exclusive lakefront
listings and experience
marketing lakefront
properties than any
company in Southeastern
Wisconsin. Contact one
of our local expert agents
to learn what lake is right
for you.
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TICHIGAN LAKE
BOHNERS LAKE
NORTH LAKE
LAKE MARY
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POTTER LAKE
CAMP LAKE
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Delavan
Williams Bay
Fontana
Walworth
East Troy
Burlington
Waterford
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Wheatland
Twin Lakes
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Brighton
Paris
Bristol
Elkhorn
LAKE ELIZABETH
LAKE WANDAWEGA
SILVER LAKEPOWERS LAKE
BROWNS LAKE
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Lakefront LeaderKeefe Real estate is recognized nationally as the leader in the luxury and
second-home markets of Southeastern Wisconsin. Based in Lake Geneva,
Keefe has led the lakefront market every year since 1998.
With industry leading marketing geared towards buyers looking for second homes
and luxury properties, keeferealestate.com receives more traffic and showing
requests for lakefront and luxury homes than any other brokerage.
Keefes lakefront specialists know everything about the beautiful lakes of
Southeastern Wisconsin and will guide you through the process of buying or
selling a lakefront home.
Keefe Real Estates Walworth County Lakefront Market Share
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WRITTEN by Cindy Wilson of Cynthia B. Wilson Interior Design PHOTOGRAPHY Grant Goldenstern
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In this falls issue of Lake & Country, we are thrilled to showcase a home that is the culmination of an owners dreams and a wildly successful collaboration with their designer and builder.
Local interior designer, Cynthia B. Wilson, reports on her visit to this sophisticated home on the outskirts of Lake Geneva, and her conversations with the homeowners, local builder John Engerman, and Florida-based designer David Van Ling.
Buzzby at Front Door >
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y favorite designer, John Saladino, once said, If
when entering a room for the first time your heart does not
start beating a little faster, the designer hasnt done his or
her job. As soon as I passed through the vibrant blue door
of this gracious home in Linn Township, I knew that I was
walking into something special. The story behind the suc-
cess of this homes interior is the synergistic relationship
that developed between the owners, their builder, interior
designer and landscaper. By bringing everyone together at
the beginning of the project, the homeowners created a
whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.
When the homeowners first brought their interior design-
er, David Van Ling, to the office of Engerman Contracting,
John Engerman had no idea what to expect. Within the hour,
they had bonded, immediately sensing each others abilities
and dedication to realizing the homeowners vision. David
Van Ling presented Engerman with a revised floor plan that
included all of the owners existing furniture and antiques.
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I first glanced into this room: the re-
claimed timber trusses supporting
a voluminous 19 gabled ceiling, two
massive (50 diameter) brass chan-
deliers from Circa Lighting, and a
beautifully proportioned 64 tall fire-
place mantle built by Brent Schwarz of
Brent Schwarz Design in Lake Geneva.
Schwarz also made the built-in shelv-
ing which houses a flat screen TV as
well as the cabinetry in the piano room
that doubles as an office.
The fireplace surround is composed
of 18th century Delft tiles that the de-
signer found in an antique shop. After
spending several hours experimenting
with various combinations until he
was satisfied that he had it right, Van
Ling created a map for the tile installer
by photographing and numbering each
tile indicating where it was to be placed
in the surround.
Sisal rugs throughout the house send
As in all good design,
this house is about its
details, function, flow,
and subtle repetition of
themes.
a message of informality, and serve as
a perfect contrast to the owners well-
placed Oriental decor in other rooms.
In many houses ceilings are often ne-
glected, but that is not the case here.
Every ceiling in the house is designed
to be as interesting as the room below
it. Additionally, these ceilings are cre-
ated to send a subtle message about
the formality of the room. By contrast,
less formal rooms in the house have
ceilings of wide plank and beautifully
washed layers of color.
Above-door display areas for the
homeowners cherished objects and
pediments fill otherwise wasted space.
Adding further interest, the designer
varied the sometimes multiple build-
ups of crown molding and trim, tray or
coffered ceiling treatments. Sophisti-
cated use of millwork is a trademark of
Van Ling.
David Van Ling also uses circles as
a repeating theme, either as negative
space formed by the concave profile of
over-door pediments, or archways and
light fixtures. A curve in the hallway
wall is Davids nod to an oriental aes-
thetic designed to display the Japanese
prints collected by the owners during
the eight years they lived in Japan.
Another thing that I was happy to
see, as one of the owners and Buzzby
the dog showed me around the house,
were bookshelves that actually had
books in them! andbe still my heart,
picture lights at the top of each, posi-
tioned to illuminate them. The own-
er insisted that comfortable, well-lit
reading nooks be sprinkled through-
out the house.
I was struck by the exquisitely simple
and functional kitchen cabinetry, pro-
vided by Americas Best Cabinets, in
Lake Geneva. Open shelving provides
easy access to everyday dishware and
utensils. A freezer and refrigerator
stand independent of one another on
The owners and designer also brought
the builder a complete list of their
choices of cabinets, flooring, plumbing
fixtures, and bathroom tile from Bella
Tile and Stone.
Getting to this point wasnt an over-
night process. At the very beginning
of the project, the designer took all of
the owners carefully inventoried fur-
niture and collections and designed
the house around them. As a result,
everything fits. Even the baby shoes
once worn by the owners father were
given pride of place in the living room
on a French farmhouse table that dou-
bles as a sofa table.
Although Van Lings studio is in
Tampa, Florida, the line of commu-
nication and creative momentum be-
tween he and the homeowners was
never broken. There were as many
as 20 to 30 emails a day between us,
says Van Ling, many of them before 9
AM. With laser-like focus, Starbucks
coffee, and his clients ability to make
immediate decisions, designer and
client were able to work comfortably
through every detail despite the long-
distance. Whenever David found the
perfect furniture, fabric, painting or
trim, he would text a photo or post it
on his Facebook page for his client to
review. Immediate approvals or disap-
provals allowed him to progress as if
they were working side by side.
Inside the home
As in all good design, this house is
about its details, function, flow, and
subtle repetition of themes. For ex-
ample, the grid patterned entry gates
are repeated by square sidelights sur-
rounding the front door. Small white
squares of the same size are embedded
about every four feet into the Bleu
Fonce Limestone entry floor.
From there I entered into the living
room. Three things caught my eye as
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Ceilings in many houses are
often neglected, but not in
this house. Every ceiling is designed to be as interesting as the room
below it.
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either side of a drawer base. More open
shelving is perfectly positioned above
this arrangement. Two pendant lights,
lined with pleated fabric, hang over the
massive wood countertop, fabricated
by Engerman Builders. The pewter
hood over the cooktop was sourced by
the Van Ling while shopping in Atlanta.
The kitchen and adjoining informal
dining room floors use the same Bleu
Fonce limestone, in part because of
their proximity to the swimming pool.
No need to worry about swimming pool
water on wood floors!
The grid motif I spoke of at the be-
ginning reemerges by the pool in the
trellis that connects the house and
outbuildings. The pattern also con-
nects other poolside amenities, such
as the exterior walls of the pump
house, the TV wall of their outdoor
kitchen, its ceiling and even the strap
iron furniture.
As for landscaping, Engerman
brought in long-time collaborator
Stonetree Landscaping, knowing that
they would be as determined as he and
the designer to make the homeowners
vision a reality. This was not an easy
task, considering that they started
with, according to the builder, a very
rough building site. However, through
the use of stone outcroppings, and a
healthy variety of perennials, shrubs,
and trees, they were able to create a
beautiful backdrop for this stunning,
well-built home and its outbuildings.
From the moment I entered, I knew
this was a beautifully built home, with
its authentic design and craftsman-
ship. The homeowners attribute the
ultimate success of their building proj-
ect to their relationship with designer,
building and landscaper. They knew
that by bringing everyone together to
work toward a common goal, some-
thing wonderful thing would happen ...
and it did.
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Grab your cooler or tote bag for a pleasant and scenic stroll down to the lakeshore. Although these homes are not directly located on the lakefront, you are still allowed the same privilege and exclusive access to private shoreline beaches. Placed among a unique community of seasonal and year round residences, lake associations and homes with private lake access offer the perfect location for people who enjoy the exclusivity and access of the lake but do not mind the small distance between their home and lakeshore. With roads and paths etched within the many varieties of trees, often times the walk can be just as beautiful as the lake itself.
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[ Meet two local entrepreneurs who specialize in the art of reclaiming and repurposing barn wood. ]
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The photograph on the top left dis-
plays an early 20th century barn from
Zenda that is now used as an upscale
cocktail cart in a Chicago kitchen.
Another photo shows a barn that pre-
viously stood just outside of Elkhorn
and has now been turned into a mar-
velous kitchen table that is now the
centerpiece for family meals, dinner
parties, and holiday gatherings. This
collage was created several years ago
to remind its owners that every piece
of wood they reuse has a history that is
just as important as its future.
There is a wall in the center hallway of the barn at Heritage Beam & Board that displays a collage of photos featuring the various barns that have provided the raw materials that our feature subjects have used to build their business.
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Heritage Beam & Board is a boutique
furniture company located just east
of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, in a barn on
Seth Hansons hobby farm. Started
by Hanson and his longtime friend,
Adam Krauklis, Heritages day-to-
day operations are run by Hanson
and Adams wife Emily Krauklis,
along with other family and friends.
Seth and Adam, both professionals
in the fields of construction and proj-
ect management, had already known
each other for over two decades when
a small side project brought them to-
gether, resulting in this unique endeav-
or. The two worked at separate busi-
nesses until the day when a small
side project brought them together
in a unique endeavor.
We were driving down the road
when I saw an old barn and mentioned
to my husband that I wish I had been
able to use the wood on a recent proj-
ect, says Emily. In an odd turn of
events, Adam knew the owner of the
barn, gave him a call and was told that
if we dismantled the wood ourselves we
could use what we wanted. That was
in 2011, the day after their annual
New Years Eve barn get-together.
Days later, Adam and Seth were har-
nessed on the side of the barn taking
it down piece by piece, and a business
was born.
Both families already had comple-
mentary skills to get their repur-
posed wood business in motion. Emi-
ly, a graphic designer by trade, created
a logo and got to work on their web-
site. After a few months, she decided
to transition to work full-time. At the
heart of what we do, our goal is truly
to grow relationships with any type
of building restoration project, says
Emily, Whether it be barns, histori-
cal manors and estates or a large an-
Emily and Seth take us step by step through their property and welcome us into their world for the day. Overland Cloth-ing supplies the wardrobe to compliment the location and feel of the shoot.
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Wanting to show a small peek into their world they were photographed in places that one might see upon a visit out to their business. Seth carries planks of recently collected barn wood from their shed and introduces us to another member you may see running around the property. Emily welcomes us into her cozy stone walled office and gives us a tour of the backyard and open area.
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[ THROUGH A COMBINATION OF PERSEVERANCE AND A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY, HERITAGE BUILT A CLIENT BASE AND A REPUTATION AROUND TOWN AS SKILLED CRAFTSPEOPLE. ]
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As the day winds down we dress Seth and Emily in outdoor comfort clothing and hang lights to set the tone for this evening out in the country. The Heritage Farmhouse Table featured in this setting is intended for interior use.
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tique office structure in downtown
Milwaukee, we want to connect our
customers to all kinds of rare materi-
als. We want to create a customized
design that is original and personal
to our clients and bring their creative
concept to life.
Starting with barn sales and fur-
niture shows, Heritage built a client
base and a reputation around town as
skilled craftspeople. It took a few years
to catch on, but through a combination
of perseverance and a commitment to
quality, the business finally started
to pick up steam last summer. Since
what we do is truly our passion we all
decided we needed to push through
it and thats when we saw that people
were starting to catch on. says Seth.
It was completely worth it to keep at
it, says Adam with a contagiously up-
beat smile. You never quite know what
is around the next corner unless youre
brave enough to move forward. And
lucky for us, we were all brave enough
to take that step together.
While the vision of giving a new life
to the scenic barns of the Midwest
might sound romantic, the process is
much more arduous, and less glamor-
ous, than it might seem. After remov-
ing the wood from the barn, frequently
in challenging weather, the wood must
be prepped. They must first clean off
the cobwebs and years of dust and age.
Then, all the nails must be removed
from the wood before it is taken back
to the barn where it is dried, milled,
sanded, sculpted, and evened out. Only
then, after hours of prep, are they able
to get to work on their clients custom
orders.
There is always a process where
you start to think: is it worth all the
labor just to get one single piece of
wood? says Emily, But once you push
through the toughness of what it used
to be, you are able to make it what you
[ YOU NEVER QUITE KNOW WHAT IS AROUND THE NEXT CORNER UNLESS YOURE BRAVE ENOUGH TO MOVE FORWARD. AND LUCKY FOR US, WE WERE ALL BRAVE ENOUGH TO TAKE THAT STEP TOGETHER. ]
want it to be. Heritage creates tables,
floors, fireplace mantles, countertops,
frames, and almost any custom finish-
ing you might want to add to your next
renovation or home construction proj-
ect. Heritage is also happy to weigh in
on design considerations and give sug-
gestions in order to keep things moving
forward.
When asked, why they decided to
use the word heritage in the name of
the business, Seth told us that, The
history of something is always an inter-
esting part of any story. Carpentry has
been in my family for generations and
while it was exciting for me to learn
it, what made it important to me was
knowing the history of it within my
family; that it was something my father
taught me, and his father taught him
and something Im going to teach my
sons.
And as the business continues to ex-
pand, and the families grow closer to-
gether, they never forget the day when
it all started. In the company of their
closest friends and loved ones, they
take the opportunity every New Years
Eve to gather in their once vacant barn
to look back for a moment and re-
charge for another year of reclaiming
their own piece of history.
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keefe10 Keefe Real Estate Agent share
their favorite seasonal recipes and give you a taste of what the holidays look
like in their homes!
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Kitchenin theFOOD GATHERINGS
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CORN & BLACK BEAN SALSAPage 67
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KIND OF LIKE MAMAS BBQ RIBSPage 67
Growing up on a horse farm meant growing up on meat and potatoes. My mom use to cook the BEST short ribs anyone could ever have. They would melt in your mouth.
I continued the tradition, but added a twist. You cant beat sharing these pull apart ribs with friends and a bottle
of red wine on a fall night! Enjoy!
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KIND OF LIKE MOMMAS BBQ RIBS / by Rio Haman1 rack of pork ribs
cup brown sugar2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
A pinch of salt and pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 clove of minced garlic
1 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce (I like to add a little hot sauce)
Pat dry and remove membrane from
ribs Drizzle olive oil over them
Season with salt, pepper, garlic pow-
der and chili powder. Mince a clove of
garlic and spread on ribs
Rub ribs in 1/2 cup of brown sugar or
enough to cover ribs. Place 2 Tbsp
butter on top of ribs
Fill pan with an inch of water, place
ribs in pan, put in oven and cover with
tin foil. Bake for 21/2 hrs at 375 degrees.
After baking apply desired BBQ sauce
to ribs
Clean and spray grill with pam. Grill
each side for about 15 min on low to
medium heat. Enjoy these finger lickin
good ribs! SERVES 4
OLD FASHION PUMPKIN PIE/ by Joyan Sanios
FOR CRUST:
cup lard or vegetable shortening1 cups all purpose flour teaspoon salt cup cold water Mix shortening, flour, and salt together
with a fork or a pastry blender until
very crumbly. Add as much water
as needed to hold together, and mix
lightly with a fork.
Roll gently on a floured pastry cloth
to about an inch larger than pie plate.
Fold carefully in half, lift into pie plate,
and unfold. Press into pan. Flute and
trim excess with a small knife.
FOR FILLING: Mix the following in-
gredients with a whisk:2 cups cooked pumpkin (Cut a pie
pumpkin in half, take out seeds. Cover
the half with plastic wrap or a plate
and microwave for 10 minutes. Scoop
the pulp into a food processor and
work until silky smooth. Do the same
with the other half. Measure out 2
cups. If you have additional pumpkin,
freeze it until next time.)
1 cups (1 can) of evaporated milk 1/4 cup brown sugar cup white sugar teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/8 teaspoon clove
2 beaten eggs
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Pour
mixture into uncooked pie crust. Bake
15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 de-
grees and bake about 45 more minutes
or until a knife or toothpick comes out
clean. Allow to cool and serve with
whipped cream. SERVES 8
CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALSA/ by Debbie Cobian
1 can of sweet corn (drained)
1 can of black beans
(rinsed and drained)
3 tomatoes
1 red pepper
2 avocados from Mexico
2 limes
1/4 cup onion1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
3/4 cup cilantro
Combine the corn and beans into a
medium sized bowl. Dice the onion,
pepper, avocados and tomatoes then
mix them in the bowl. Cut the cilantro
and mix that in with the salt and sugar.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
Stir and enjoy with tortilla chips or
wheat thins. SERVES 6
PUMPKIN PIEPage 67
No one has holidays without pumpkin pie. The best part about it is
that everyone has their own different way of making it - this is simply my way
and happens to be a family favorite.
BETTYS TOP PICK
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Each bite of food was like a small
window into the lives of everyone who
attended. We shared that moment with each other and we wanted
to share it with everyone else as well.
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MAMAW CORDIAS SWEET BREAD/ by Tonya Hostelton
1 egg
2 Cups Sugar (brown or white)
Cup OilVanilla
Cinnamon to taste
2 Cups Flour
Mix with a little milk
Mix egg, sugar, oil, vanilla and cin-
namon. Add flour slowly, mixing milk
and kneading. Ending mixture should
be thick enough to spoon out onto a
cookie sheet. Bake at 350 until golden
brown. SERVES X
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS/ by Betty Jeziorski
1 Stewing Chicken, 3-4 lbs.
4 Ribs Celery with Leaves
4 Carrots
4 Medium Red Potatoes
1 Medium Onion
2 Bay Leaves
Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped flour to
coat chicken cooking oil
4 Tablespoons of Butter
1/4 Cup of Additional Flour
1 Cup of Milk
DUMPLING MIXTURE:
1 Cup of Flour
2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder
6 Tablespoons of Butter
Cup of Milk
Wash chicken inside and out and pat
dry . Cut into 8 to 10 pieces.
Place enough oil in a large fry pall. (one
that has steep sides and a cover) to
cover the bottom of pan; heat until the
oil is simmering.
Dip each piece of chicken in flour to
cover and add the pan. Brown on both
sides.
Wash celery and carrots and cut into
1-inch pieces. Peel red potatoes and
cut into 1-inch cubes. Dice onions.
MAMAW CORDIAS SWEET BREADPage 70
Add all of these vegetables to the pan
and cover with 2 cups of chicken broth
or water. Add bay leaves and parsley.
Cover pan and cook at a simmer for
about 90 minutes or until vegetables
are tender.
In a separate pan, make roux, by melt-
ing 4 tablespoons of butter and stir in
cup flour. Add 1-cup cold milk and
whisk until smooth. Using a ladle or
spoon, add the liquid from the chicken
pot to the roux and stir to make a
cause. Return to the chicken pot.
THE DUMPLINGS
Whisk together 2 1/2 cups self-rising
flour and 1/2 tsp. sugar in a medium
bowl. Stir buttermilk and bacon to-
gether into flour mixture until dough
pulls away from sides of bowl.
Return chicken mixture to medium-
high heat; cook, stirring constantly
for 2 minutes or until bubbly and hot.
Spoon mixture into buttered 3 qt.
ceramic or glass baking dish. Drop
biscuit dough by level cupfuls, 1/2
inch apart, onto chicken mixture.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 35
minutes or until browned and bubbly.
SERVES 4-6
PAIGES PUMPKIN SOUP/ by Paige Sawar2 onions, diced
4 tablespoons of butter, melted
2 chix broth cans (15 oz each)
2 15 oz cans pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons salt
teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger teaspoon black pepper2 cups heavy cream (add + heat thru)
Saute onions and butter in a stock
pot. Place broth, pumpkin puree, salt,
ground cinnamon, ground ginger,
black pepper, and cream in a pot and
bring to a boil. (Use immersion blender
if you want). SERVES 12
SUSANSSELECT
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CREAMED HALIBUT AND SPINACH/ by Patti Kirchhoff
1 Halibut Fillets
1 Cup of Milk
1 Sliced Onion
1 Bay Leaf
2 Cups of Cream Sauce
2 Hard-Cooked Eggs, Sliced
1 Tablespoon prepared Mustard
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper11/4 package Frozen Chopped Spinach3 Tablespoons of Butter
Grated Cheese
CREAMED HALIBUT AND SPINACHPage 71
Simmer the fillets in milk with onion
and bay leaf. Drain, remaining liquid.
Remove onion and bay leaf and flake
the fish. Prepare the cream sauce us-
ing the fish liquid for part of the milk.
Add the hard-cooked eggs, fish and
mustard. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of
salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and butter.
Wash spinach, cook until wilted and
drain. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and butter.
Arrange spinach in bottom of shal-
low 6 cup casserole dish. Cover with
the creamed eggs and fish mixture.
Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake in
the oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes
until browned. SERVES 4
Ive been making this recipe for almost 20 years since I came back from my trip to Alaska I went deep-sea fishing for Halibut. The first time I made it was with the fish I had caught.
Ive shared it at a couple of the Keefe Holiday parties and it
has become a favorite.
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PASTA CARBONARA/ by Tom Keefe
INGREDIENTS
16oz Spaghetti
3 Eggs
10 Strips of Bacon
1 Wedge of Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Black Pepper
While boiling water, cut the bacon and
cook until crispy. Grate the cheese, put
aside. Beat the eggs in a large bowl.
Grind pepper (if starting with whole
peppercorns). Boil pasta. After the
pasta is boiled, drain, and pour cooked
pasta over eggs. Stir thoroughly. After
stirring pasta into raw egg, slowly add
bacon, black pepper, and parmesan
cheese until it is melted. Serve imme-
diately. SERVES 4
WINTER SQUASH SOUP WITH GRUYERE CROUTONS/ by Susan Meyer
SOUP
1/4 cup ( stick) butter 1 large onion, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup whipping cream4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled
4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled
butternut squash (about 1 pounds)
acorn squash (about 1 pounds)1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 11/4 teaspoons minced fresh sage3 14 ounce cans low-salt
2 teaspoons sugar
chicken broth
CROUTONS
2 Tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 241/4 inch-thick baguette bread slices 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
PREPARATION FOR SOUP:
Melt butter in large pot over medium
heat. Add onion and garlic and saut
until tender, about 1O minutes. Add
broth, all squash and herbs; bring to
boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer
until squash is very tender, about 20
minutes.
Working in batches, puree soup in
blender. Return soup to same pot. Stir
in cream and sugar; bring to simmer.
Season with salt and pepper. (Can be
made 1 day ahead. Chill. Rewarm over
medium heat before serving.)
FOR CROUTONS:
Preheat broiler. Butter 1 side of each
bread slice. Arrange bread, buttered
side up, on baking sheet. Broil until
golden, about 1 minute. Turn over
Sprinkle cheese, then thyme and sage
over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Broil until cheese melts, about 1 min-
ute. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each
with croutons and serve. SERVES 8
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SALLYS SIMPLE SHORTBREAD BISCUITS/ by Sally Malbon
1 generous cup flour (all purpose)1/3 cup sugar
1 stick butter (softened to room temp.)
1/4 tsp. salt
Mix flour, sugar and salt in large bowl.
Use pastry cutter to incorporate butter.
Knead for a minute or two on lightly
floured board then divide the dough
into two equal parts. Shape each half
into a rectangle about 1/4 thick by
gently patting with palms (about
thick ) then cut into 12 fingers, prick
with small fork. Place on cookie sheet
and bake at 325 for about 15 to 20
minutes until it turns pale and golden
but NOT brown. Watch carefully as it
will burn easily. Allow to cool com-
pletely on a rack before storing in a
fancy tin. YIELD, ABOUT 24 PIECES
WINTER SQUASH
SOUP WITH GRUYERE
CROUTONSPage 72
PATTIS PICK
Its a Fall tradition for me to go to Pearces Market and take advantage
of the seasonal fall produce, make the soup and enjoy by the warmth of my fireplace with friends.
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No holiday would be the same without a tin of shortbread to share! My grandmother taught me to make these when I was a ten year old
growing up in Belfast. My granddaughters carry on the tradition, and now you can bake it too!
SALLYS SIMPLE SHORTBREAD BISCUITSPage 72
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Good Food for Good People has been Pier 290s mission
since they first opened in July 2012. Serving the good peo-
ple of the Geneva Lakes area was a no-brainer for the Gage
family when they decided to create a nautical lakeside res-
taurant, to coexist next to the long-standing Gage marina.
But what was going to be their particular point of view on
Good Food?
Recently, Lake & Country had a chance to ask this ques-
tion, and many more, during a conversation with Pier 290s
Director of Operations, Patrick Hurd, and new Executive
Chef, Josh Slaughter. For them, the answer was simple: a
commitment to using the freshest and cleanest ingredients
around. But at this point, the use of local, organic ingredi-
ents has permeated kitchens for years since the farm-to-
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table movement took root. So what
makes Pier 290 different? To find this
out, we asked Hurd and Slaughter
about what a commitment to fresh and
clean foods means to them and Pier
290, and how they are taking this ap-
proach to an entirely different level.
When Hurd and the Gage Marine
team started their search for a new
executive chef, they focused on val-
ues. Finding a chef with cooking chops
and the experience to manage a busy
kitchen were requisite, but more im-
portantly, they wanted to find someone
who truly shared their philosophy and
values. During the process of flying in
chefs from across the nation for inter-
views, they met Josh Slaughter, and
the match was made.
Chef Joshs focus is on the finest,
freshest ingredients, which he believes
must come from the most local sources
possible. After growing up on a farm
where, as Josh says, dinner had a
name, he developed his philosophy of
raising an animal well, treating it well,
doing it justice, and wasting as little as
possible. One look at chefs t-shirt and
the point is driven home: a picture of a
pig emblazoned with the words, Praise
the Lard.
Chef Josh brings with him a life-
time of experience. From training with
Chef Thomas Keller at the prestigious
French Laundry restaurant in Napa,
California, to venturing to Seattle and
working alongside Hunger Restau-
rants Jaime Mullins-Brook, Slaugh-
ters vision for Pier 290 is as impressive
as his work resume. In the short time
Josh has been running the kitchen, the
menu has remained true to Piers mis-
sion and the new Chefs vision on how
food should be prepared.
Serving upwards of 1400 meals on a
busy Saturday during the summer is
no easy feat when youre hand cutting
1800 pounds of potatoes by hand. Chef
Josh and his team take pride in the
dedication and labor-intensive process
that the crew puts towards making the
entire menu from scratch. Chef Josh
says, From butchering whole chick-
ens, to hand making the mayonnaise
and the dressings, everything is made
from the freshest of local, sustainable
ingredients.
One can only talk food for so long
without wanting to eventually taste
the goods, and luckily that time final-
ly came. Pork belly with house-made
kimchi and sweet and sour hoisin?
Talk about Praise the Lard! The
server said the whole kitchen smelled
of that days fresh basil delivery used
in Pier 290s heirloom caprese salad.
The slow smoked and grilled Berkshire
From butchering whole chickens, to hand making the mayonnaise and the dressings, everything is made from the freshest of local, sustainable ingredients.
Chef Josh presents a freshly made tomato salad drizzled with a quick splash of balsamic.
pork chop with whole grain mustard
jus and Irish mashed potatoes fully de-
livers for those with a meat and potato
appetite. Meanwhile the Maine lobster
and mushroom risotto, complete with
a swirl of seasonal sweet corn, peas and
topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano, was
a decadent yet fresh indulgence that
will surely attract repeat customers.
Hurd, Gage, and Chef Josh are en-
thusiastic about the current state and
the future of food at Pier 290. Follow-
ing their vision of Good Food for Good
People, the combination of their val-
ues and philosophy work to create a
real treat for the customer. Youll leave
knowing the true meaning of good
taste, authentic flavors, and the true
value behind what it means to enjoy
food that is so fresh and so clean.
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The summer Lake & Country launch event was the perfect occasion to welcome in the warm weather and enjoy one of the best views on Lake Geneva. Guests were introduced to The Lake Geneva Yacht Club and Sailing school with cocktails, mouth-watering appetizers and live music.
PEOPLE PARTIES
[ From top left to bottom right: Lisa Pavett and Tammy Frazier; Bob Klockars of Walworth State Bank and Buddy Melges; Lisa Pitcher, Susan Myers, and Isabel Keefe managing the Keefe Kares table; Brooke Behrens, Lynsday Peterson, Chris Kayser, and Karlee Dunbar; Wren Haggae and Cole Missimo.]
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[From top left to bottom right : Jake, Jackie Augusta, Jean and Bob Chanson; Benjamin and Pamela Patterson; Jay Hicks, Jerry Polek, and CFO Dennis Carnes; Betsy Angulo and Christine Clark from Diamond Mortgage; Buddy and Gloria Melges.]
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From Habitat for Humanity to hand delivered checks, Keefe agents and staff had their hands and hearts full this summer with giving. From volunteering their weekends to supplying funds, members of Keefe Kares worked to give back to the communities in and around Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties.
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[TOP photo: Diane Urlakis, Tammy Haase, Mick Balestrari, CFO Dennis Carnes, Barb Philips, and Vice President Tom Keefe. BOTTOM photo: Stacey Schultz, Executive Director Cristen Chaffee-Johnson, Tom Keefe, Tom Pederson at the transitional living center (TLC) in Burlington.]
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[From top to bottom : Stacey Schultz, Tom Pederson, Sharon Pomaville (Director of the Sharing Center) and Carl Gustafson. Elkhorn Food Pantry with agents Carl Gustafson, Tracey Sallee, Stacey Schultz, and Vice President Tom Keefe. The Harold Johnson Food Pantry in Delavan with Managing Broker Chris DeVincentis, Mary Kilkenny, Vice President Tom Keefe, and agent Brooke Behrens. Agents Brooke Behrens and Mary Kilkenny at The Harold Johnson Food Pantry Gary Dunham, Carl Gustafson, Stacey Schultz, Lael Vandenburgh at Habitat for Humanity Event.]
Attending check presentations provides us with the opportunity to visit these organizations and hear their amazing stories.TOM PEDERSON
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Music fans of all ages enjoy a night of outdoor summer entertainment on the shores of Geneva Lake at George Williams College of Aurora University.
PEOPLE PARTIES
MUSIC BY THE LAKE
[TOP PHOTO Standing: Mike Keefe, Aurora University President Rebecca L. Sherrick, John and Michelle Simms, Sitting: Doris and Farrell Frentress. BOTTOM PHOTO: Lars, Ulla, Bertil and Anne Brunk.]
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[Top right to bottom left: Larry and Sue Larkin; Linda and John Anderson; Judy Graff, Aurora University President Rebecca L. Sherrick and John Graff; Terri and Bob DiMeo; Kimberly Gonza and Celia Werth.]
Its a great place for all types of music lovers. And a great excuse to get out of the house and enjoy summers by the lake.MIKE KEEFE
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Members and friends of the Lake Geneva Yacht Club and the Geneva Lake Sailing School gather to celebrate the formal opening of their new facility, the Buddy Melges Sailing Center.
[Top left to bottom right: Patrick Lynch and Rachel
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PEOPLE PARTIES
YACHT CLUB
OPENING GALA
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[Zika Peterson with Gloria and Buddy Melges; Katie Lynch and Rachel Pietsch; Tom Keefe, Kat MacKay, Blythe and Bob Youngquist, and John Kivlin; Commodore Terry Blanchard and Nancy; Cathe Hollister and Walter Goes]
The night and the guests looked as lovely as ever. The building is truly a work of art!
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After an active summer on the lake,
some people worry that the cooler
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is an amazing, highflying experience
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Lake Geneva Canopy Tours (LGCT)
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100 acre property, located in the woods
just outside Lake Geneva on County
Road H. The tour company is primarily
known for their extensive and creative
zip lines courses, but the options for
adventure do not stop there. In addi-
tion to the zip line tours, LGCT offers
high ropes excursions, team building
programs, as well as 9 miles of biking
and hiking trails.
Earlier this fall, I had the chance to
try out the entire course for myself. Af-
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adventure, we were safely harnessed
hundreds of feet above land and ready
to take the plunge and experience the
thrill of flying through the air. But, be-
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your own zip lining journey, here are
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First of all, be sure to make a reser-
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enough time for the full experience.
On the day, come 30 minutes prior to
your tour wearing the correct clothing
to keep you safe: tennis shoes, com-
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Think the more the merrier when
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Whether you are a local or just passing
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