Wisconsin Foodie Season 8

January. 18,2018      NR
Rating:
9.4
Trailer Synopsis

A weekly Emmy-nominated television program dedicated to educating, entertaining and connecting the community to the engaging stories and people behind their food by profiling local food treasures and highlighting the passionate and hardworking individuals responsible for the burgeoning “Good Food Movement.”

Episode 13 : Death’s Door BBQ Competition
May. 03,2018
Travel to Washington Island for a smorgasbord of chicken, ribs, pork and brisket at one of Wisconsin’s most popular BBQ competitions. Meet up with organizer Dick Jepsen, then go behind the scenes with pro BBQ competitor Tim Schopp, of Tim’s Full Belli Deli in Oshkosh.
Episode 12 : Pete's Hamburgers | Potosi Brewery
April. 19,2018
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.
Episode 11 : Duck Hunt | The Natural Way
April. 12,2018
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.
Episode 10 : Dominion Valley Farm | River Food Pantry
April. 05,2018
Visit Dominion Valley Farm in Allenton to meet farmers Brandon and Tammera Dykema and learn about their flock of heritage turkeys. Then, visit the River Food Pantry in Madison to see how some Thanksgiving magic happens each year.
Episode 9 : Cedar Grove Cheese | John Riepenhoff
March. 29,2018
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.
Episode 8 : Heritage Tavern | J. Henry Bourbon | Outstanding in the Field
March. 22,2018
Join Chef Dan Fox of Heritage Tavern in Madison as he prepares dinner for 200. We visit J. Henry Bourbon with Chef Fox as he tours the farm with owner Liz and Joe Henry for inspiration. Once a grain farm, J. Henry Bourbon now utilizes its own grains to produce bourbon.
Episode 7 : The Plate Collective
March. 01,2018
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.
Episode 6 : Together Farms | The Informalist
February. 22,2018
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.
Episode 5 : Estabrook Beer Garden | Oktoberfest
February. 15,2018
Explore Milwaukee's beer garden culture with Hans Weissgerber, operator of the Estabrook Beer Garden. Hans collaborated with the county parks system to revive beer gardens in Milwaukee. Later, we find ourselves abroad in Munich, to tour the iconic Hofbrauhaus and more.
Episode 4 : The Louisiana Connection
February. 08,2018
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.
Episode 3 : MPS ProStart | Turtle Creek Gardens
February. 01,2018
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.
Episode 2 : The Pabst Theater Group
January. 25,2018
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.
Episode 1 : Trixie's | Discourse Coffee
January. 18,2018
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.

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Season 14
Discover the stories behind your food with Wisconsin Foodie. From coffee and community supported agriculture to cheese making and fine dining, Wisconsin Foodie introduces you to the people who grow and prepare food for a living.
Season 14 2024
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Season 12 2022
Season 11
Season 11 2021
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Season 10 2020
Season 9
Season 9 2019
Season 8
Season 8 2018
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Season 7 2017
Season 6
Season 6 2016
Season 5
Season 5 2015
Season 4
Season 4 2014
Season 3
Season 3 2012
Season 2
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Season 1
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