Black said that he spent two out of four days enjoying Chicago in this parlor and showed the Courier to tattoo artist Josh.

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An Ottumwa gal sounds like she’s having a lot of fun with her business in the popular Door County area of Wisconsin.

Rachel Haas, daughter of Ted and Dianne Haas of Ottumwa, owns Drink Coffee in Sister Bay, Wis., where she specializes in cookies.

A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer especially liked Haas’ “wonderful cookies called Cherry Queens” which feature dried Door County cherries. She also included the recipe in her story.

Haas told the reporter that she went to Door County from Iowa with memories of childhood times spent in her Aunt Ruthie’s house… mainly in the kitchen.

Haas is quoted in the story: “It has a special place in my heart, always smelled of the most delicious homemade cookies,” she says. “Ever since I took my first bite, I’ve been hooked. Ruthie began to teach me all the secrets of cookie making when I was just a wee sprite.”

“Cookies are my passion,” she’s posted on her blog — the Cookie Lady Online. “Now, with years of practice, I can pass these cookies on to you.... Our cookies are made with only the finest ingredients and have a magical way of winning arguments, bringing smiles to faces and warming hearts.”

Part of her Monday blog said: “If you’re back to the old grind today, I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather here during your stay! If it’s another day in paradise for you, it’s supposed to be another great Door County day. Keep watching for more improvements and changes to come. Today we have our delicious Asiago Cheese Bisque for soup.”

For a selection of her cookies and her new Cookie of the Month feature, find addresses on the web at — cookieladyonline.com. You also might want to check out — doorcountychefs.com

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