My son Vinnie and daughter in-law Danni discovered a little slice of Italy right here in Wisconsin and we couldn't be more thrilled for them (and for us). Located on the coast of Lake Pepin, the Villa Bellezza winery offers everything one might expect in an Italian winery -- lush vineyards, a cobblestone courtyard, delicious [...]
If you ask me, the best part of the St. Denis World Championship cabbage chuck is the soup. Others may disagree. But, on a very busy Saturday afternoon, that thick, tasty, hearty, booyah-inspired cup of cabbage deliciousness really hit the spot and it only cost $2.50. Other people in our little party found the actual [...]
For nearly all of the 10 years I have been writing this blog, I have wanted to write a post about cranberry bogs. Wisconsin produces more than half of the world's cranberry supply, but all the bog action takes place on the western side of the state. So, until yesterday, I had never been to [...]
Appleton rocks, especially this past Saturday where, within a two mile stretch, you could watch a National Tree Climbing Championship, attend the first annual Irish Fest, walk through a peak-season Farmer's Market and enjoy Rhythms of the World, a celebration of multi-cultural generosity and transcendent beauty. After all of that, we were also lucky enough [...]
Time stood still for a little while Saturday afternoon in Shawano and, gratefully, so did I. I had come for the Rhubarb Festival for the treats. I'm a big fan of rhubarb and I looked forward to tasting the pie, muffins, sauce, salsa, sangria and lemonade because I belive that tangy weed-like stalk makes everything [...]