How To Make Methunky, The Beloved Czech ‘Sauerkraut Cookie’
In northeastern Wisconsin, there’s a mysterious and beloved snack called methunky. With humble ingredients — flour, salt, cracklings and sauerkraut ...
A Mother And Daughter Friendly Debate: Is There A Place For Macaroni In Chili?
A love of chili and a friendly mother-daughter debate over whether to add macaroni prompted this WHYsconsin question from the daughter ...
For 30 Years, Her Ice Cream Truck Was The Sound Of Wausau’s Summer
The days are shorter in September and the nights are cooler. Not as many people feel like buying ice cream. ...
Cinthia Téllez Silva Wants To Create A Healthier Milwaukee
Cinthia Téllez Silva moved to the United States from Mexico on her 12th birthday. It was also St. Patrick’s Day, ...
Winning Neighbors Over With Food, Parties And Kindness
Moving to a new community can spark a host of challenges. Marisol Gonzalez of Madison shares a story about trying ...
Wisconsin 101: Pasties
Imagine this: It’s early morning in a small Wisconsin town about a century ago. The sun hasn’t risen, but parents ...
Cloud Eating: The Power Of Homemade Tortillas
Many of us have strong memories tied to making food with our families. Writer Araceli Esparza shares a poem about ...
Who Are Tom And Jerry And Why Are They A Cocktail?
It seems that every season has its cocktails. When the temperature drops and the snow piles up, people want a ...
Wild Rice Harvest Tradition Passed Down To Youth
Wild rice, or manoomin, is a staple food among Ojibwe tribes that lies at the center of their time on ...
Beloved Pete’s Hamburger Stand Celebrates 110 Years In Business
When you step up to order at Pete’s Hamburger Stand in Prairie du Chien, you’ll notice there’s only four things ...
Cannibal Sandwiches: A Polarizing And Misunderstood Wisconsin Tradition
Imagine. It’s the holidays and to quiet your pre-dinner hunger, someone hands you a slice of rye bread topped with ...
Woman Prepares Traditional Frybread For A Living
This story is part of Wisconsin Life's Food Traditions series. Katherine Denomie lives on the Bad River Reservation in northern ...
Cream Puffs And Corn Dogs: A History Of The Wisconsin State Fair
People are flocking from across the state to West Allis this week for the Wisconsin State Fair. The best in ...
La Crosse’s Public Library Has Added Seeds To Its Collection
Roman orator Cicero said, “If you have a garden and library, you have everything you need.” La Crosse librarian and ...
Jay Anderson’s Life In Music And Food
It’s hard to imagine that any musician could be as prolific as Jay Anderson. The saxophonist performs nearly every night, ...
