Wed, Jan 17, 2018
Explore some of Door County's newest culinary destinations. Meet owners Ryan and Chris of Discourse Coffee's "liquid workshop" for the ultimate tasting of coffee in the most unique forms. Then, owner Sarah Holmes tours through the exquisitely crafted menu at Trixie's, sister restaurant to the Wickman House.
Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Go behind the scenes at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee to get a rare peek into a rock star kitchen. Each night, Chef Kevin Sloan and his crew cook for a new band. Join Chef Sloan and Cole Ersel as they pick up ingredients and prepare dinner for tonight's musical guests: Lake Street Dive.
Wed, Jan 31, 2018
See how local chefs and farmers work with Milwaukee Public Schools to teach students about cooking. Jennifer Bartolotta and Chef Dan Jacobs from DanDan take a group of students to Turtle Creek Gardens in Delavan. Later, the students use veggies from the farm in a class cooking competition.
Wed, Feb 7, 2018
Travel the Mississippi to see the effects of farm runoff on Bayou fisheries. Margaret Krome of the Michael Fields Institute rallies Wisconsin farmers to rethink practices and be more conscious of runoff. The goal is to bring Louisiana fishermen together with Wisconsin farmers over food.
Wed, Feb 21, 2018
From farm to plate, Eau Claire is reinventing itself through food. At nearby Together Farms, Andy and Stephanie Schneider share their pasture-raising philosophy, restaurant links and epic Burger Night. The Informalist's Chef Amy Huo uses their meat in her innovative, locally focused menu.
Wed, Feb 28, 2018
Meet husband-and-wife duo Kate and Dan Jacobs of the Plate Collective. By day, Dan Jacobs is the chef/owner of DanDan restaurant and Kate is a potter; by night, they join forces to put on special dinners. The Plate Collective pairs local chefs' culinary ideas with Kate's creativity.
Wed, Mar 28, 2018
Tour a busy plant in Plain and meet Bob Wills, master cheesemaker and president of Cedar Grove Cheese - with a taste test along the way. Also meet local artist John Riepenhoff of The Green Gallery, who is working with Bob Wills and Clock Shadow Creamery to develop a Double Cream Colby.
Wed, Apr 11, 2018
Venture out into Horicon Marsh to learn the art of duck hunting with experts Keith Warnke, Mark Kakatsch and Jennifer Wirth. On the way, find out more about the marsh and duck calling techniques. Then, visit The Natural Way in Mayville to enjoy lunch prepared with wild duck from the Marsh.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
Take a western Wisconsin burgers-and-beer tour. Visit Prairie du Chien's legendary Pete's Hamburger Stand, home of one of Wisconsin's first burgers. They've crafted their unique style of burgers for more than 100 years. Next, tour Potosi Brewery and the National Brewery Museum in Potosi.