Low-price, high-end fare at Kendall College
To Debbie Schwalenberg of New Holstein, it was a final exam. To me, it was an unusual, scrumptious and good-looking meal. Eating someone else’s homework […]
Food/Drink
2008: best dining-lodging combos
Rare is the destination that offers lodging and dining that are both distinctive and outstanding in quality. Here are six places that were delightful surprises […]
2008: fine, unusual dining experiences
The world is full of wonderful ways to add calories in interesting places. Here are my top six dining experiences of 2008. — A $10 […]
Speckled Hen innkeeper wins B&B cook-off
Gotta love those Thanksgiving leftovers. Turkey soups, pot pies and casseroles stretch one bird into many meals. Thanks to the Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association, […]
Ethnic beauty diverse at Holiday Folk Fair
A volatile presidential election – with the potential to deepen our differences – is history. Now comes the task of mending and strengthening ourselves as […]
Wisconsin cuisine more than brats, beer
Foodies know and care that authentic Champagne and Parmesan come from specific parts of France and Italy, respectively. Now the International Culinary Tourism Association is […]
Blueberry picking is good at Cain’s Orchard
Wisconsin is not known for its blueberry production, which means you’re in for a sweet surprise when discovering a patch. Before this month ends, cars […]
For pulse of flood’s effects: Roxbury Tavern
Under normal circumstances, you’d count this as an ordinary June day: Kiss of sun and trace of breeze. Downy clouds. Azure sky. Fewer of us […]
Potosi opens National Brewery Museum
This summer, it’s all about the water – around the barge and by the glass. The Great River Road, whose near-3,000 miles lead motorists into […]
Magnificent candy, cheese in tiny Theresa
We are sitting outside of Joel Bernhard’s kitchen in Theresa, a town of 1,300 in Dodge County, and the topic is how important it is […]
African Hut cooks up continental specialties
Peanut stew. Sweet yam fries. Slow-cooked collard greens. Rice steamed in a seasoned tomato sauce, then served with chunks of chicken or stewed spinach. We […]
From the heart: chocolate, sweet memories
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to adjust your notion of how fine chocolates should look, and how heartfelt sentiments should be expressed. Eliminate the […]