Any sentence containing the words “Wisconsin” and “food” should probably contain “cheese” as well. Wisconsinites are not called “cheeseheads” for nothing. When scouring the state
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Wisconsin and the Lure of the Grape
Many people give up lucrative jobs and stable careers to get into winemaking. The lure of working the land, creating beauty, and sharing it with
The Cold Hardy Grapes from Minnesota
This year I’ve taken the plunge, a deep dive into non-vinifera grape varieties. The wines we are all familiar with—Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay—almost every
In Wine and Food There’s No Such Thing as Flyover Country
I have no historical attachment to the Midwest, but the term “flyover country” has always struck me as insulting. It not only ignores the Midwest’s
Missoula, Montana: Meat, Mead and Mountain Wine
Can they grow wine grapes in Montana? There are some hardy souls who try. Excessive cold, meaning sustained temperatures below –10 degrees, will damage the
Basque’n in Boise
Like most wine regions, Idaho’s Snake River Valley has a growing food scene anchored by the city of Boise. They boast several highly recommended restaurants
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 