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Calling All Chefs - Battle of the Chefs
July 16th, 2010
Madison Medical Affiliates and Wisconsin Foodie Presents: 5th Annual East Town Market- Battle of the Chefs beginning July 31st. If you are a chef and think they can handle the heat, there is still room for you!
Saveur: Local Heroes
July 15th, 2010
In this months issue of Saveur Magazine “The Market Issue” they profile local cheese maker Willi Lehner of Bleu Mont Dairy.
Join REAP for a Day on the Farm!
July 6th, 2010
Enjoy a delicous meal of farm-fresh ingredients in a beautiful setting. Dine on amazing food prepared by talented chefs and learn about life on a sustainable farm. Bring the family!
Farm to School Bill Signed into Law
May 13th, 2010
A bill aimed at promoting Farm to School programs in Wisconsin was signed into law May 12 by Gov. Jim Doyle.
L’Etoile’s Move & Graze Gastropub
May 10th, 2010
L’Etoile has been a staple in the Madison culinary scene and Pinckney Street for quite some time. This summer begins the next chapter in the restaurants history.
Wisconsin’s Farm Fresh Atlases
April 30th, 2010
These regional food guides include farms, farmers’ markets, restaurants, stores and other businesses that sell local food and use sustainable production and business practices.
A Year Of Inconvenience: Here’s How It Began
April 21st, 2010
Outpost’s general manager Pam Mehnert start’s a year long foodie adventure.
Let’s Move Milwaukee
April 11th, 2010
On March 3-4, Slow Food Wisconsin Southeast member Martha Davis Kipcak accompanied a small delegation to Washington DC to speak to Wisconsin legislators about securing healthy food for the city’s 60,000 school-age children.
The Grilled Cheese Academy
April 1st, 2010
The ultimate interactive online grilled cheese guide you may ever see. www.grilledcheeseacademy.com recently launched and we recommend you check it out.
Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides
March 28th, 2010
With spring around the corner and farmers markets getting closer, we thought it would be nice to share this guide with you.
A Tale of Two Cafes
March 11th, 2010
Turkish Proprietors Bring Flavor and Warmth to the Western Suburbs.
As one season ends another begins
March 11th, 2010
As the seasons change from winter to fall, our production on Wisconsin Foodie seems to take the same course.
Alterra hosts the GLRBC
March 10th, 2010
Alterra Coffee & Milwaukee to host the 5-state Great Lakes Barista Competition at Discovery World, March 12th - 14th
Organic Wines Are Higher Quality, But Are Still Seen As Inferior
March 6th, 2010
Organic Wines Taste Better Than Conventional, But Still Seen as Inferior ‘Hippy Wine’
Eating like an Olympian
February 25th, 2010
AthleticFoodie Garrett Weber-Gale recently sat down with austin360.com to discuss his experience as Olympian & Foodie.
Cheese Profile: Burrata
February 24th, 2010
Extremely rich, fresh mozzarella filled with cream. Unique soft, silky texture. Name derived from “burro,” Italian for “butter.”
This Week: Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market
February 19th, 2010
Winter may be on its way out the door, but several of our favorite farms are returning this week as they start gearing up for spring - be sure to say hello and replenish your local food supplies for the upcoming weeks at JenEhr, Jeff Leen and Glen Rock Farms.
Cheese Profile: Fontina (Fon-tee´-nah)
February 16th, 2010
Each week we profile a different variety of Cheese, from the texture to the serving suggestion…this week it’s the smooth and slightly tart Fontina.
Haiti Relief Events | Bartolotta & Our Milwaukee
January 26th, 2010
If you are interested in supporting our local efforts to give relief for Haiti there will be two amazing opportunities coming up.
Recipe: Ricotta Ravioli & Fresh Pasta Dough
January 17th, 2010
This week on Wisconsin Foodie Chef Andrew Ruiz from Bacchus Restaurant joins us to make fresh pasta dough and Ricotta Raviolis.
Recipe: Strauss Free Raised Veal Chops with Brandy-Peppercorn Cream Sauce
January 10th, 2010
This week on Wisconsin Foodie Chef Adam Siegel of the Bartolotta Restaurants and Diane Strauss of Strauss Veal visit the Milwaukee Public Market to prepare a Veal Rib Chop.
Wisconsin Foodie on Andrew Zimmern (.com)
January 4th, 2010
Wisconsin Foodie Host Kyle Cherek answers five questions asked by andrewzimmern.com.
Season 3 Online | Coming Soon
January 4th, 2010
Hello Foodies - It’s come to my attention recently that a ton of you watch the show strictly online and not live and direct on CBS.
Recipe: Iowa Skinny w/ Homemade Pickles
January 3rd, 2010
Chef Adam Lucks (Honey Pie & Comet) shows us the fine art of pickling at home as well as creates a truck stop classic - The Iowa Skinny.
Jessica Bell: Life in Spain
December 18th, 2009
“I left New York City where I worked on Wall Street and was surrounded by many close friends and relocated to Madrid with no job and no friends. I have never felt so free and alive.”
Dane County Farmers Market | Last of the Year
December 17th, 2009
Weekly update from the DCFM newsletter, This last market of the year will be located on the lower level of Monona Terrace.
LOTFOTL: New! Grass Fed Beef shares now for sale
December 10th, 2009
Tim, of LotFotL is pleased to announce LotFotL’s first ever Beefshare program!
Recipe: Russian Cabbage Soup
December 6th, 2009
Sandy D’amato from Sanford restaurant joins us in the Milwaukee Public Market Kitchen to create a Russian Cabbage Soup.
Recipe: Usha Bedi - Aloo Baingen
November 29th, 2009
Chef Usha Bedi (Dancing Ganesha) joins Brian Moran in the Milwaukee Public Market kitchen to prepare a traditional Indian dish.
Thanksgiving at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers’ Market
November 20th, 2009
What a wonderful prelude to Thanksgiving – the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers’ Market has a full house of farmers and food producers as they return indoors after a one time only outdoor excursion.
What’s Up, Chuck?
November 18th, 2009
Wisconsin Foodie welcomes local coffee expert Chuck Watson as he shares some insight from the coffee world in a monthly installment called, “What’s Up, Chuck”.
Recipe: Filo Pear and Honey Tarts
November 2nd, 2009
Carrie Rowe and Diana Sieger from Outpost Natural Foods write a monthly article for the exchange magazine call “Pantry Raid”. This week they bring their pantry knowledge to Wisconsin Foodie in the form of Filo Pear and Honey Tarts.
What is a CSA?
October 16th, 2009
Q: The term CSA comes up a lot on Wisconsin Foodie and frequently we are asked, “What is a CSA”?
Wisconsin Foodie Season 3
August 24th, 2009
If you haven’t heard yet, let me be the first to tell you…Wisconsin Foodie is back!
Recipe: Traditional Spanish Tortilla with Salsa Verde
August 14th, 2009
Recipe for David Swanson’s Tortilla. This is a Traditional Spanish style Tortilla made with all ingredients found here in Wisconsin.
Rishi Tea Shines on International Stage
May 15th, 2009
Competing among 41 different companies who submitted nearly 300 teas, Rishi Tea took home an unprecedented 28 awards, including a stunning victory of 11 First Place winners at the recent World Tea Championship!
Paul Bartolotta wins second James Beard Award
May 5th, 2009
Congratulations to Chef Paul Bartolotta on winning his second James Beard Award for best chef in the southwest.
Notes: Updates, updates, updates!
April 28th, 2009
Missed an episode? Check them out - all now online. Want to be a Foodie writer? Read on… Have a show idea? We want to hear from you. And what about season 3???
Recipe: Double Cut Pork Chop w/ Mac & Cheese
April 24th, 2009
Chef Tory Miller of L’Etoile Restaurant joins us in the Milwaukee Public Market Kitchen.
Recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto
April 23rd, 2009
Chef Ken Hnilo joins Brian Moran in The Milwaukee Public Market Kitchen to prepare a Butternut Squash Risotto.
Make Cake Milwaukee
April 8th, 2009
Make Cake Milwaukee, along with the extraordinary efforts of local bakers, is producing a fundraising bake sale to benefit an urban garden in the Harambee & Riverwest neighborhoods of Milwaukee.
Season 2 Wrap
February 28th, 2009
Over the past four months, Wisconsin Foodie has brought you a glimpse into the culinary world of our great state. While it has seemed like we have uncovered a ton of amazing stories, we have only just begun.
Website Updates
February 28th, 2009
Over the course of the next couple of months wisconsinfoodie.com will be launching the first of several major enhancements.
Recipe: Double Cut Porkchop w/ Mac & Cheese
February 7th, 2009
Chef Tory Miller of L’Etoile Restaurant joins us the Milwaukee Public Market Kitchen.
Capital Ideas
February 7th, 2009
L’Etoile has long been a bit of a Mecca for Foodies throughout the state and the region.
January alchemy
January 31st, 2009
Foodies stretch limits. It is part of our inner creed. Molecular gastronomy, haute cuisine, small plate — everything.
Recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto w/ Sage Brown Butter
January 31st, 2009
This week on Wisconsin Foodie Chef Ken Hnilo prepares a Butternut Squash Risotto.
Recipe: Bison Strip Steak
January 24th, 2009
This week on Wisconsin Foodie Garrett Weber-Gale & Brian Moran prepare Bison Strip Steak.
Perfect Pairings
January 23rd, 2009
As we move forward into the filming of our second season, I have realized that whether vegan or avid carnivore, dabbler or master chef, foodies all take great delight in one thing: pairings.
Recipe: Œuf Mollet avec Champignons Truffe
January 17th, 2009
This week on Wisconsin Foodie Chef Adam Siegel prepares a dish from the Lake Park Bistro menu.
The French Connection
January 17th, 2009
If the words foie gras, pommes frites and bouillabaisse roll off the average American’s tongue, it is in large part due to two chefs and personalities that have shaped the American culinary scene more than any other: Jacques Pepin and Julia Child.
Foodie Hibernation
January 10th, 2009
I have to admit — even the most ardent of foodies can feel a bit to far to the bacchanal side of things at the end-of-year; the Wisconsin Foodie production crew not excluded.
Recipe: Italian Roast Porchetta
January 10th, 2009
Chef Lynn Chisholm of the Paddock Club shares a recipe perfect for winter.
Around Town: “The Super Noble Brothers”
January 8th, 2009
If you are a fan of Wisconsin Foodie then you will not want to miss “The Super Noble Brothers” feature film at the Oriental on January 15th 7pm.
NEW TIME: 12:30 pm
January 5th, 2009
Wisconsin Foodie has been moved to it’s new time at 12:30 pm on Saturdays. Remember to set your DVRs and tell all your friends. If you missed last weeks episode fear not, all of the episodes will be online soon.
Didn’t see the show today?
January 3rd, 2009
Neither did we…
We’re guessing that the folks at WISN are still recovering from the Holidays. Everything should be back to normal next week…stay tuned!
Kyle Cherek: The Kohler Food & Wine Experience
January 1st, 2009
Kyle shares his perspective on this years Kohler Food & Wine experience.
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Happy Holidays!
December 24th, 2008
Happy Holidays from Wisconsin Foodie! Make sure to indulge in good food, good drink and good friends. Just be safe and smart…don’t drink and drive (even if it is the good stuff.)
Behind the Lens: Kohler’s Food & Wine Experience
December 18th, 2008
If you were stranded on a desert island and you could only watch one episode of Wisconsin Foodie, this would be the one.
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Episode 3: Elkhart Lake
December 12th, 2008
In this week’s installment of Wisconsin Foodie, we travel to an undiscovered foodie treasure…Elkhart Lake.
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Mussels Steamed In Beer
December 7th, 2008
Recipe for this weeks dish, Mussels steamed in Lakefront dark beer.
Wisconsin Foodie Launches Fall & Winter Season
November 23rd, 2008
Foodies rejoice – Wisconsin Foodie is back on television, with a star-studded season line up, featuring celebrity chefs, Olympians and incredible culinary treasures from our great state.
Foodie Premiere Episode of Season Two
November 23rd, 2008
This week’s episode features David Swanson, of Braise on the Go.
Foodie Launch Party
November 23rd, 2008
Wisconsin Foodie celebrates its second season at Design Within Reach.
Recipe: Italian Roast Porchetta
January 10th, 2008
Chef Lynn Chisholm prepares an Italian Roast Porchetta from her menu at the Paddock Club.







