Category Archives: Wisconsin Farmers' Markets

Madison!

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I was recently in Madison for a few days and had a chance to check out some new places as well as some old favorites…. The Coopers Tavern located at 20 W. Mifflin Street on the Capitol Square is a new restaurant and bar owned by the Food Fight restaurant group.  The wine and beer lists […]

Lots of cool stuff happening at Bolzano Artisan Meats

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Last month I interviewed Scott Buer of Bolzano Artisan Meats. For those who are interested (and how could you not be interested in such a cool company) here is some news, updates, and events from Scott: Bolzano Artisan Meats at Lombardi Food & Wine Experience Food and Wine Tasting Gala Friday, Nov. 13 6:30pm-9:30pm at […]

Door County: Other food stops

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Oilerie As usual, one of my favorite stops in Door County even though they opened one in Brookfield.  I picked up some Spicy Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and some Fig Balsamic.  I also grabbed some of that excellent Curt’s queso dip and chips and a pack of mixed lentils.   I’ll still lodge my only […]

Introducing Bolzano Artisan Meats

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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 […]

One Local Summer Week 8: Smoked Lamb Brats

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There is nothing more Wisconsin than bratwurst (ok well maybe cheese) so for this week’s One Local Summer challenge I decided I would make bratwurst.  I am a huge fan of the Big Three Wisconsin brartwurst makers (Johnsonville, Usinger’s, and Klement’s) but I picked up some incredible smoked lamb brats from Greek Acres Farms at the Waukesha Farmers’ Market […]

One Local Summer Week 4: Vegetable Spring Rolls

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Vegetable Spring Rolls Growing Power Sunflower Sprouts Mixed Greens Sugar Snap Peas Thai Basil Cilantro Carrots, julienned Red Pepper, julienned Green onion (optional) Rice paper spring roll wraps (avail. at any Asian market and some grocery stores ) Dipping Sauces (All store bought) Sweet Thai Chile Sauce (also great when mixed with mayo & sriracha Thai […]

One Local Summer Week 2: Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Spinach and SarVecchio Parmesean

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So Sunday morning while working in the yard I made a mental note that I absolutely had to get my One Local Summer blog post up and e-mailed to the regional coordinator in time for inclusion in this week’s mass posting after missing the deadline last week.  Then the day gets hectic and next thing […]