So Kyle says, "We should cook a pig." What are you thinking - like a pork shoulder? "No, a whole pig." How would we get one? "Don't know yet." How would we cook it? Even a small pig wouldn't fit on the gas grill. "We make a roaster." And that is how it started. This [...]
Ooh Sa Sa, Kielbasa
Kielbasa means sausage in Polish and not a specific type or style, but in the United States and in particular around the Great Lakes region, kielbasa is pork sausage, often pre-smoked, in two standard forms. Either about the diameter of a quarter and "U" shaped or a single link. You can get them from Milwaukee-based [...]
The Next Beers to Make Milwaukee Famous
Beginning in 1902 and for about 40 years, Schlitz Brewing Company was the largest brewer in the world. And it was brewed just blocks away from Pabst Brewing Company, which was once the second largest. By the later half on the century, they were both overtaken by Miller Brewing, based just 2 miles away. Global beverage industry [...]
Fish Fry Friday Nights
The Friday night Fish Fry is a tradition throughout the Great Lakes region, varying slightly with ethnic touches city by city, and even neighborhood by neighborhood. In the Milwaukee area, our favorite old school fish fry can be enjoyed at Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn, a place that is worth visiting for the history alone. [...]
Central Waters Beer – Root Cellar Dinner
A recent barrel-aged beer throwdown occurred at my local drinking establishment between Central Waters Brewing and Potosi Brewing, two Wisconsin breweries enjoying most-favored-brewery status in my house. Seven offering from each, ranging from their respective ambers and IPAs to fully loaded, barrel-strength stouts. They were glorious. They were also inspirational. An recent dinner gave us [...]
Great Lakes Cuisine 