Terese Allen

Complements to the Chef

How do you know what ingredients go together? Here’s a simple tip: Think Seasonal.

Pie Society: A Slice of Wisconsin

If I could choose an historical era to live in, I might go for pioneer times in Wisconsin, if only so that I could eat pie for breakfast.

How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust

Pie crusts. Even for the experienced baker, they can be intimidating. It’s so easy to just go to the store and buy a pre-made crust, roll it out into your

Springtime in Paris, Wisconsin

There is an inherent elegance, a sense of rustic sophistication to French-style country cooking that suits northern sensibilities at this time of year. Think of it as a seasonal salute

Guten Appetit

Baby, it’s cold outside… Bring on the sausages and sauerkraut.

The Stuff of History: Sausage in Wisconsin

Because of “link-loving” European immigrants who settled in Wisconsin, sausages are firmly part of our state’s heritage. And we are so thankful.

Eat Their Words: A Round-Up of 2013 Food Titles

The ground may be frozen, but that doesn’t mean the harvest is over. Enjoy a different kind of crop this winter by digging into these new books featuring regional foodways.

Native Spread

Sweetness, survival, spirit and strength. Whether for fall feasting or winter storage, these are the intrinsic qualities of indigenous ingredients.

Hmong Summer

Can a cuisine match a season? It can in Wisconsin, where we have a rich mix of ethnicity and climate, and thus many great pairings for any season. To me,

Let Them Eat Cake

Feel that breeze? It’s the first warm gust of springtime—or just as likely the collective rush of nearly six million Wisconsinites heaving a sigh of relief. Yes, we’re on the

Custom Blend

Want to make the holidays more meaningful? Adopt a food tradition that’s not your own.