Food as a sense of place, identity
I had the fun challenge of defining my homeland by its food this month. It was part of a little exercise to spread goodwill via […]
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Fermentation Fest: making beer, kraut, yogurt, bread, art-farm bonds
What, besides corn and cows, might you find in farm fields near Reedsburg in October? A. A woodwind quintet and ballet dancers. B. A place […]
Hot dog! Food trucks add sizzle to go-local menus
With the sunshine of spring comes a huge craving to fire up the grill and plop on the brats. Such simple, brown-and-sizzle pleasures turn extraordinary […]
Rural ramble: St. Croix curds, cave, Vino in Valley
Former Gov. Anthony Earl in the 1980s dubbed Ellsworth, population 3,200, as Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin. The 102-year-old Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery produces 160 pounds […]
Chicago food: beyond dawgs, pizza, Bayless
Jazzed-up hot dogs, deep-dish pizza and any product with chef Rick Bayless’ thumbprint are among the foods that make Chicago famous. Add wiener schnitzel from […]