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Thanksgiving Cobbler: Behind It Is Love, History, Legacy

In Madison, Carlotta Calmese bakes one of her family’s traditional desserts for Thanksgiving — peach cobbler. Wisconsin Life producer Cynthia ...

Choucroute

When the leaves fall and the temperatures drop, our meals tend to get hearty, rich, and warming. Today, commentator Brett ...

Recipe: Homemade Sauerkraut in Jars

This is a simple method for homemade sauerkraut in small batches. Instead of committing to a big crock full of ...

Recipe: Braised Sauerkraut

Serves 4 to 6 Humble ‘kraut simmers to magnificence with wine, stock, bacon, and aromatic vegetables and herbs.  This preparation ...

Flash Fiction: Mom’s Soup

Today, another winner in our Flash Fiction Ghost Story Contest. From Deerfield, Illinois, listener Alan Barasky sent us a ghost ...

Food Pantry Garden

When you think of food pantries, a leafy garden bursting with fresh vegetables probably doesn’t spring to mind. But a ...

Kickapoo Coffee

Many of us can’t get through the morning without coffee. But few of us probably think about the time, effort, ...

End of Season in the Garden

It’s officially fall and with the changing leaves and warm days and cool nights comes the bittersweet end to the ...

Farmers Market Stroll

Weekly trips to your neighborhood farmers market offer the chance to pick up fresh produce and to chat with local ...

Heirloom Tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes are a summer treat some people wait for all year. Commentator Brett Laidlaw tells us why.  

Family Reunions

Summertime is reunion time for many families as far-flung aunts, uncles, and cousins use their vacation to reconnect. Commentator John ...

Chanterelles

Few fungi have earned the gastronomic respect of the chanterelle. Prized for its flavor and aroma, the chanterelle is a ...

Blessing of the Fleet

We head to Bayfield, where fishing boats, sailboats, tugs and even kayaks assembled in the city harbor recently for the ...

FIBS

Memorial Day signals the start of the summer travel season. Among those taking to the Wisconsin roads will be visitors ...

Nettles

Wild nettles are abundant in the spring as many of us learn the hard way after a painful sting. But ...