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Midwest Homestyle Catering for Every Occasion
Homestyle Catering for Every Gathering There's always a moment at a gathering when everything just settles in. People start to arrive, coats end up on chairs, conversations pick up, and somehow everyone finds their way toward the table. It's not just about having food...
Meet Rockford’s Pie Lady
Let us re-introduce Cindy, our Master Baker at the Machine Shed since 1994. We interviewed her in our Easy As Pie e-Book back in 2016. One of our patrons then claimed, "There’s nothing ‘as American as apple pie.’ Fruity, tart, cream filled or savory – at The Shed, we...
Spicy Sweet Potato Pie
We have officially entered holiday season which is the time for good company, good times, and of course good food. For your upcoming gathering, try out a new dessert recipe that everyone will enjoy - the Spicy Sweet Potato Pie. This dessert will become apart of all...
Pumpkin Cork Craft
We are in the midst of fall and with that comes apple cider, autumn leaves and you can probably guess it...pumpkins! What better way to repurpose those wine corks that you may have lying around then by making a decorative pumpkin that is perfect for the season! Follow...
Machine Shed’s New Tangy Tenderloin
It is almost time to wrap up Pork Month here at Machine Shed and we are sad to see it go! We hope you all were able to come enjoy our Porktober features - but if not check out our blog for the Sweet & Smoky Pork Loin and the Pork Pioneer recipes! To step along...
The Big Idaho Potato Truck at the Urbandale Machine Shed!
Join us for a SPUDTACULAR event! The Big Idaho Potato Truck will be at the Urbandale Machine Shed Restaurant on Tuesday, October 26 from 1PM – 7PM with a 4 TON POTATO delivery! There will be tractor rides from 3PM-6PM, games, giveaways, and a live radio segment from...
Machine Shed’s Pork Pioneer
October has Machine Shed already excited for Thanksgiving, so we owe it to our pioneers for Pork Month! Explore new territory in your kitchen with our Pork Pioneer recipe. Simple to cook and easy on the wallet, this comforting dish is perfect for a cold fall day!...
Sweet & Smoky Pork Loin
Happy Porktober! It is one of our favorite months of the year here at Machine Shed - Pork Month! For the whole month of October, we will be featuring some of our signature pork month recipes that have always been a guest-favorite! Try making this delicious recipe at...
Machine Shed Travels to EAA!
The Wisconsin Machine Shed is heading to the EAA Airshow in Oshkosh again this year and will be located at the Hangar Café! This will be the 9th annual year that Machine Shed has participated at EAA and we look forward to another year. We will be serving all of your...
Machine Shed’s Thousand Island Dressing
Have you every tried Machine Shed's Thousand Island dressing? We make it from scratch and it has always been a guest favorite! Try it at the Machine Shed next time you come to dine with us or make it at home for the family to enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup of mayonnaise 4...
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