My first attempt at making sausage was a mixed bag. The Italians (made from the incredible book, Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn) were very flavorful but the texture was off because I had to finish them in a food processor after my meat grinder kept binding up. The texture was too fine so it compromised the juiciness of the […]
The last couple of years bacon and burgers have dominated the food headlines but I kind of get a sense that artisanal charcuterie is starting to hit the mainstream. I suppose that since bacon is charcuterie it has already arrived but I am seeing more restaurants adding house-made charcuterie items to their menus than ever before. Home cooks are […]
In honor of the new book by author Douglas Gayeton called “Slow: A Life in a Tuscan Town” a celebration of local and delicious food is taking place on Wednesday, November 18. Called “A Slow Taste of Tuscany” thirty-three restaurants across North America have been chosen to participate. One of these restaurants is Madison’s own […]
A couple of weeks ago I was sent a press release announcing the opening of Milwaukee company that plans on doing artisanal charcuterie such as dry-cured meats like prosciutto, pancetta, and guanciale. Immediately I was intrigued so I contacted Scott Buer, the owner of Bolzano Artisan Meats and asked if if he would do an interview. I figured […]
Kohler Food & Wine Experience tickets are now on sale for a weekend full of flavor with celebrity chef presenters Jacques Pépin, Andrew Zimmern, Marcus Sammuelsson and Lidia Bastianich among others on October 22-25, 2009. Interested food and wine connoisseurs are urged to purchase tickets now as this year’s event features one of the “Just […]
Interested in eating locally but don’t know where to start? Eating locally but looking for new ideas or inspiration? Looking to expand your range of local items on your table? Looking for resources for seasonal recipes? If you fall into any one of these categories you should really check out this posting from my friend […]
If you haven’t noticed, Eat Wisconsin has been on somewhat of a barbeque kick as of late. Aside from stops at Ashley’s and Pat’s in Waukesha, I have also recently been smoking chicken, ribs, and brisket myself. That didn’t deter me from checking out another barbecue place, Casey’s BBQ & Smokehouse in Egg Harbor, while […]
One day earlier this summer my wife came home and said “I think there is a new rib place opening up on Sunset Drive.”Knowing my love of all things barbeque she was kind of gloating about knowing about a place opening before me, especially a rib place. For weeks every time I drove by (which […]
Unless you are living under a rock, you know that Summerfest starts today. Since everyone else does it, here are my picks for music and food. MUSIC Rancid, 8:00pm, Thursday, June 25 Harley Stage– I cannot believe that Rancid is opening for Rise Against. I mean Rancid hasn’t released a great album since 1997’s “Life Won’t Wait,” […]
I just recieved notice that the Food Network is now casting for their next season: Calling all Chefs, Line Cooks, Home Cooks, Caterers and Culinary Enthusiasts!! The Next Food Network Star is NOW CASTING Season 6 in Chicago! Do you think you have what it takes to host your own show on the Food Network? […]
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