Stories tagged: "food"

Local Coverage Des Moines Taco Fest was deemed the "Fyre Festival" of taco festivals. Now, the organizers, who have left a trail of disappointed taco lovers across the country, are hosting a Madison festival this month. (Photo by Joe Raetz via Iowa Starting Line)
Local Coverage Tacos, Margaritas, Music: What Could Go Wrong? A Lot, Apparently.

AZ Food Festivals, organizer of Madison Taco Fest, has racked up complaints across the country and at least one state Attorney General is investigating.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring September 7, 2021 5:24 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin Saz's sample platter, with cheese curds, sour cream and chive fries, and mozzarella marinara. (Photo courtesy of Summerfest)
Our Wisconsin Summerfest Returns, and, Yes, There Will Be Sour Cream and Chive Fries

All your favorites, from pasta-stuffed pizza to Reuben rolls, are returning for this year's Summerfest.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith August 27, 2021 12:25 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin Cinnamon roll bacon cheese curds, available at Lakefront Brewery at this year's Wisconsin State Fair. (Photo courtesy of Wisconsin State Fair)
Our Wisconsin Cinnamon Roll Bacon Cheese Curds? Fish Fry Roll? Wisconsin State Fair’s Newest Foods Go Wild.

The fair returns after a year off due to COVID-19 with food that’s as deliciously Wisconsin as ever.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski July 12, 2021 3:21 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin Cheese curds being made at the Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Company in Rudolph. (Image via Shutterstock)
Our Wisconsin Wisconsin Loves Dairy, and So Do We! These Are Our Favorites.

This story is free of almonds, oats, soy, coconut, rice, cashews, and anything else not udderly created in America’s Dairyland.

UpNorthNews Staff June 30, 2021 12:44 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin Ice cream – including Orange Chocolate Bliss and Huckleberry – is made in small batches at Sassy Cow Creamery. (Photo by Mary Bergin)
Our Wisconsin Get Your Ice Cream Right From the Source at These Creameries This Summer

A sweet road trip can give you a taste of what rural Wisconsin offers to cool your taste buds.

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin June 16, 2021 10:50 am CDT

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Emanuel Montalvo cuts Aaron Feria's hair on Oct. 12 at The Lounge Barbershop in Arcadia. The barbershop is one of a growing number of Latino-owned businesses in the Trempealeau County city that is home to a fast-growing Latino population. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Latinos As Latino Populations Increase, Communities Are Also Seeing a Growth in Latino-owned Businesses
The post-war economic boom of the 1950s and 60s sharply increased Wisconsin crop production. In this photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Latino farm workers hoe a cucumber field near Wautoma in 1967. Economy From Farms to Factories to New Businesses, Latinos Have Made a Mark on Wisconsin’s Economy for More Than a Century
Harmful blue-green algae blooms, like this one seen on Lake Monona in Madison, are becoming more frequent along Lake Superior as climate change continues to make conditions right for the species to bloom. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Climate How Climate Change Is Causing Harmful Algae Blooms on Lake Superior
Nada Elmikashfi, chief of staff to state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), is outspoken about racism and bias, even at the statehouse. (Photo by Christina Lieffring.) Politics Hostile Workplaces, Closed Minds, Hurtful Rhetoric—Welcome to the Wisconsin State Capitol
Our Wisconsin Some tastes of Christmas are best left to the experts to produce. (Photo by Mary Bergin)
Our Wisconsin Here Are 12 Wisconsin-Based Holiday Treats ‘Yule’ Love

Mary Bergin takes us on another tour of the state, this one rooted in food and drink to enjoy this time of year.

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin December 11, 2020 1:04 pm CST
Our Wisconsin Vino Over the Valley in Arcadia, Wis.
Our Wisconsin The Cure for COVID Stress? A ‘Great River Road’ Getaway.

Here are 16 suggestions for stops along a stunning stretch of hills, valleys, and the mighty Mississippi.

Mary Bergin Mary Bergin August 7, 2020 6:59 am CDT