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

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

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.
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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

Here in Wisconsin, we take pride in preserving our regional food – and party! – traditions.