Mother and son revive beloved South African chutney brand
It’s been four years since SA Braai, maker of South African sausages (boerewors) and chutney, faded from the Milwaukee scene. But Wendi Horcos, who started the company with her ex-husband in 2013, is...
26 Sep 20211h 7min
400 Dark kitchens and growing: The magic sauce behind Wow Bao
Dark kitchens (also called ghost kitchens) have sprung up in droves over the past year or two. But one Chicago-based restaurant was ahead of the game, with their first dark kitchen launching in Califo...
18 Sep 20211h 2min
Farmers and restaurants: Perspective on the local food landscape
Local food systems. They’re complex. And getting food from farms to restaurants is just one piece of an intricate puzzle which has yet to be mastered, even in places like Wisconsin where agriculture i...
28 Aug 20211h 17min
Drink what you like: Insights from a wine merchant
The world of wine can be intimidating. The vernacular is filled with tongue-twisting terms. You need a great memory to keep track of regions, varietals and vintages (what are those things anyhow?). An...
14 Aug 20211h 14min
From cookies to cream puffs: Nostalgia meets technique at Mid-Way Bakery
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. And there may be no nostalgia more powerful than that which accompanies a beloved food. And whether that food is a simple chocolate chip cookie enjoyed after school or a...
7 Aug 20211h 39min
From farmers markets to chocolate farms: A chat with author Kristine Hansen
From its rolling hills, where cows happily graze, to the fertile valleys where small family farms thrive, Wisconsin is a goldmine for outdoor enthusiasts, food lovers and agritourists. On this week's...
31 Juli 20211h 9min
Hot Dog! How one business is getting creative with a classic
Hot dogs may not have originated in the U.S., but for countless Americans, they represent the epitome of comfort, whether eaten from a humble street cart, at a backyard barbeque or – even more memorab...
25 Juli 20211h 8min
Wisconsin bounty meets live fire cooking
There’s nothing quite like fresh, local fare that’s been caramelized by the caress of live fire. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at Birch, the reimagined Cream City restaurant which specializes in...
18 Juli 20211h 16min
