Port Hope Chimney

The Port Hope Chimney was built by John Gletz in 1858 and is the only remains of the lumber mill established that year by William R. Staffard.  The mill was destroyed by fire.   Farming eventually replaced lumber as the major industry when the trees were gone.  The town of Port Hope grew up around the mill and has some beautiful Victorian style homes.  There is a fantastic camp ground next to the chimney  on Lake Huron, with a baseball field, beach, playground, boat launch, and building.  Along the  old fashioned main street there are with a few antique shops and  a Realtor's office that looks more like a museum  than a real estate office.   A walking tour brochure,with some of the 11 historic sites listed on the National register of Historic Places, is available for visitors.

Port Austin State Dock

Port Austin State Harbor  is a full service harbor which has been renovated in the past few years, including new utilities and floating docks. It was a pleasure walking the 1/2 mile long boardwalk.    There are water trails for people using non-motorized boats like kayaks, canoes or rowboats. This is such a beautiful area!!

Terry Searfoss' Two Burner Gourmet

Suzie is downsizing and getting rid of bookcases of cookbooks. The only one she absolutely had to save was Terry Searfoss' Two Burner Gourmet. From Saginaw, Terry had great ideas for gourmet meals in small spaces.  It was not only good for boating, but camping, too, or for going on a vacation where cooking is involved. Terry taught us how to put just the ingredients you need in jars or zip lock baggies.  We are so sorry to hear he passed away at the very young age of 50. His cookbook is still available all over the Internet.

Here's one of his wonderful recipes: Pork in Adobo Sauce, which is flavorful and mellow. Ingredients:
1/4 cup vinegar
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tsp salt
2 TB chili powder
2 TB flour
1 TB vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 pork loin chops 1 inch thick

Pre-package first 10 ingredients in an 18 ounce jar. Shake jar after pre-packaging and before using.  Place pork chops in a large gallon size zip lock storage bag.  Add pre-packaged sauce.  Seal and marinate over night, turning occasionally.  Transfer chops and sauce to a large skillet.  Bring mixture to a boil.  Reduce heat.  Cover. Simmer 45 minutes.

New Buffalo Sailing Excursions

Sunset boating on Lake Michigan with Stephen Adney's New Buffalo Sailing Excursions is a wonderful experience. Stephen offers introductory sailing lessons and will let you take the helm. It is also an ideal occasion for that marriage proposal, an anniversary or birthday celebration. Catching a sunset or sailing under a beautiful moon on his 31 footer is priceless.