Beach House Finds: A Blog About All Things Beach House!

SkagenHus in the Lake Geneva area of Southest Wisconsin was honored to be featured recently in Beach House Finds by Barb Segal and Associates. Barbara Sheehan Segal is known for her unscripted eloquence and spontaneous reactions to fashion and home trends. She designs attractive blogs, social networking primping, e-mail newsletter campaigns, video production and web site design.

It was fun to find the blog and Barb featuring our Royal Copenhagen Star Fluted Christmas place setting, especially considering it's minus 30 degree's today here in Williams Bay and Barb operates out of sunny Los Angeles California. Check out Barb's Blog at beachhousefinds.blogspot.com for some dreamy reading on a cold midwestern day. Barb has a great eye for fine design and we agree that Holiday time is a great opportunity to host a Pot Luck Party. Merry Christmas Everyone!

Holiday Catering in Lake Geneva

Have you been thinking about ways to make your Christmas or New Years gatherings more economical and easy? Why not try doing things the easy way for a change? SkagenHus in Williams Bay can provide you with high quality and great tasting products from Vienna Beef that are already cooked and ready to just heat and serve.

Soups, Chili's, Buffalo Wings, Chicago Style Hot Dogs, you name it and we probably have it. All of our products are award winning and come pre-cooked and frozen. All you do is heat and serve. Prices start at just 15.95 for a 4 Lb vacuum packed bag of Cheddar Broccoli soup and run to 19.95 for 2.5 Lb's of pre-sauced and frozen Buffalo Wings from Buffalo New York where it all started. SkagenHus carries Award winning Buffalo Wings from La Nova in BBQ, Hot & Spicy, Italian or Plain. All you do is pop em in the oven and you have a great tasting dish your family and friends will talk about and crave for years to come.

This year save money and time while increasing the quality and taste of the food you serve. Stop in or call us to find out more. 262-245-1911

Holiday Bakery In Williams Bay; A Big Hit!

Lets face it, with all the press about the economy even those who haven't felt the bite are still cutting back on spending for gifts this year. One thing we've noticed is a resurgence in family traditions and the inclusion of special food items for holiday gatherings. Here at SkagenHus our European Bakery items have been an especially sought after delicacy. From our award winning Danish Kringles and Seven Sisters cakes to our Swedish Flops and Cardamom Coffee Cakes, we've been filling lots of hearts and stomachs with the tastes of old family traditions.

Adding a special bakery item this Christmas Holiday is a great way to share your love and stay within your budget. Many of our customers have grown accustomed to ordering ahead of time so they know their treat will be available at the height of freshness.

SkagenHus also has Yule Kagen (special order), Ginger Bread Houses and Swedish Flops shaped in the form of a Christmas Tree for that extra touch. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours.

Danish Tea Room At SkagenHus

The Danish Tea Room at SkagenHus is becoming a big hit with locals and out of town visitors alike. Gary and Maria Sorensen made the trek from the Kenosha Racine area on Saturday to try our Danish Open Face Sandwiches. Gary is a member of the Danish Brotherhood Lodge #14 from Kenosha. In their e-mail received this morning Gary wrote

"I just wanted to tell you how much my wife Maria and myself enjoyed our visit to your place. The food was terrific and the companionship even better. I will enjoy sharing our experience at the SkagenHus with the Danish Brotherhood membership this Tuesday evening. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas."

Thank you Gary and Maria. We were pleased you could stop in and to also hear about the great work and the large membership of the Danish Brotherhood in Kenosha. Danish tradition (as are all cultural traditions) is an important heritage we need to keep passing along from generation to generation.

If you'd like to find out more about the Danish Brotherhood Lodge #14 in Kenosha Wisconsin, just click on the cute Viking and the link will take you to their website. Take time to read their history as Gary has done a great job in putting the site together! Mange Tak Gary and Maria.

Belgian Fries Come to Lake Geneva

SkagenHus is happy to announce the addition of Belgian Fries (Pomme Frites) to their Chicago Style Lunch and Dinner menu options! Now you can have that famous twice fried and crispy taste as an extra treat with your Danish Hot Dog. Our sauces include Doc's Secret Sauce, Garlic Aioli, Danish Ketchup, Black Point Peppercorn and Ranch.

Belgian Fries are fried twice for a crispy outside and smooth and hot inside. Stop by SkagenHus in Williams Bay WI on your next visit and try the Pomme Frites.

We carry Dutch Stroopie Waffles as well! Try em as a great morning snack with your coffee or tea. Just place the waffle on your coffee cup and allow the heat and steam to bring their flavor and cinnamon caramel center to life.

Unique Lake Geneva Take Out Option; Home Kitchen Creations at SkagenHus

Starts Monday November 24th: Home Kitchen Creations by SkagenHus. Family meal options designed to satisfy the need for Fresh, High Quality and Value in family dinner options. Here at SkagenHus we've combined our daily access to fresh made bakery goods and quality Vienna Beef products to bring you family style meals for one to one hundred. We supply the main course along with some select additions and a quality dessert. You order and pay at anytime of the day via phone or email and pick up on your drive home. Generous sized servings are packed family style for you to heat at home at a time you choose. Included are serving suggestions, heating instructions and recipes. You add the dinnerware and any special additions from your fridge to have a quality family meal in just 15 minutes or less. Even Rachael Ray would be impressed by the time and money savings.

Each day of the week has a different theme from Fresh Pasta and Vodka Sauce, to Beef Stew; there's even a BBQ and Creole Night with a slice of fresh Pecan Pie! Stay tuned for information on our opening night and our fixed price menu items. There's even family friendly discounts based on the number of servings ordered. We believe we can surpass your local grocery or normal take out spot for exciting, unique and flavorful options. Home Kitchen Creations from SkagenHus will expand your dinner options and put time back in your families routine to sit down at the dinner table again.

Click here for Menu Fresh Home Creations Menu

People & Service That Make Vienna Beef A Cut Above; Jim Locaciato & Keith Smith

In the world of Hot Dogs and Chicago Style food items Vienna Beef continues as number 1 in almost every ones mind. Since 1894 Vienna Beef has been known as the maker of some of the finest products in the food industry. What they're also known for is their support of their retailers in whatever way necessary to help ensure the success of the business's. Many a small Mom and Pop Hot Dog stand has become legendary, especially in Chicago (see "Never Put Ketchup On a Hot Dog" by Bob Swartz, 2008) as a result of the help and support provided by Vienna Beef and their family of employee's.

Here at SkagenHus our experience has been no different. As a retailer we're often speaking with sales reps from multiple companies regarding products we know little about to begin with. The most helpful reps are those that share product info from their experiences and from others in their companies who know. In small business, product information is vital to success. We need to know what sells and which products are made well. Nothing turns off customers faster then poor products and nothing turns off retailers faster then products which don't sell.

Today we had the opportunity to consult with Jim Lacaciato, Vienna Beefs resident guru on all things food and food industry. The consult was set up by Keith Smith, Vienna Beef's Marketing Executive. Keith came to us, unsolicited, and asked if we'd like the help. When you understand how small we are in comparison to many of Vienna Beefs clients you begin to understand how amazing the offer was and how valuable the service is.

Jim, according to Keith, is one of Vienna's top minds on product as well as food service delivery systems. In our meeting with Jim we found Keith's perspective professionally understated as Jim was a veritable font of knowledge and invaluable in his help. Aside from his basic good guy demeanor and his experience, he was a true pleasure to speak with and be with. As a retailer we couldn't have asked for anything more.

We'll be putting Jim's ideas and suggestions to work immediately. And the feeling of support we received from Vienna Beef through Jim and Keith's efforts will always make Vienna Beef number 1 in our minds in terms of product knowledge and total customer support. Thank you both for all the help and encouragement!