Food and Culture in the Heartland

Bratwurst, beer, cheese. Kringle, fry bread, fondue. Cream puffs, cranberries, Friday night fish fry. Wisconsin is one of the most ethnically, agriculturally and culturally diverse states in the union, and nowhere is this illustrated better--or enjoyed more--than through its foods. If you’re into recipes, culinary folklore, regional travel, ethnic specialties, or Wisconsin history, you’ve come to the right place. Taste of Wisconsin is the creation of Terese Allen, who writes cookbooks, travel guides and articles about the good food, good folks and good fun of her native state. Food columnist for Wisconsin Trails magazine and Madison’s Isthmus newspaper, Terese is a cooking teacher and former chef whose passion is seasonal cooking and regional foodways.

Crops and Products Regional Dishes Ethnic Specialties Specialty Markets Food Festivals Farmers' Markets Church Suppers Restaurants People Trends and Traditions History Cheese Fun Stuff And of course, Recipes!

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