“Lou's arteries congealed as she recalled the pounds of butter that went into the meal and the two pies cooling in the kitchen. But you couldn't skimp on butter on a holiday, and any substitute would feel wrong to a girl born and raised in the Dairy State. At least she'd resisted putting cheese in half the dishes.” ThanksgivingDairyWisconsinButterLou Johnson Book:The Coincidence of Coconut Cake Source: The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
“The girls met at least one Saturday a month for brunch at Blue's Egg in Wauwatosa. It was a nice middle distance between them all and had the most incredible hash browns.” WisconsinBrunchHash Browns Book:Once Upon a December Source: Once Upon a December
“I like to try new recipes. I'm mastering Wisconsin cuisine." Ray wanted to keep her talking, discover more about her and why she kept popping up wherever he went. "Wisconsin cuisine? Is that even a thing?" Sabrina asked. He smiled. "Have some state pride. You know, kringle, booyah, fish boils, cheese curds. Do you have a favorite?" Sabrina took a few breaths before responding. "Kringle... and anything with cheese.” CuisineWisconsin Book:The Kindred Spirits Supper Club Source: The Kindred Spirits Supper Club
“Cookies, turkey, stuffing, homemade candies. Leftovers become special treats. And so many cheese-and-sausage platters--- it wasn't a holiday party in Wisconsin without one. For the hard-core Wisconsin-ites, there were the cannibal sandwiches--- raw ground beef on rye bread topped with raw onion. Astra preferred throwing one on the grill, but her dad loved them as is.” ChristmasSandwichesHolidaysWisconsinLeftoversPreferencesRaw FoodsCharcuterie Book:Once Upon a December Source: Once Upon a December