food

Federal funding cuts by the Trump administration have already begun affecting food banks in the U.S., including in Wisconsin. Hunger Task Force explains how this will impact local food banks.

Mineral Point is a small town in southwest Wisconsin with a population of about 2,500. It has a rich history of lead mining and Cornish immigrants who settled there in the 1800s, and many of its historic buildings remain. Family histories stretch back generations, but people continue to be drawn to put down roots and work there. We meet three of them—a bookstore owner, a pastry chef, and a publisher. Their shared passion for supporting their adopted community and region resulted in a book, "The Wisconsin Whey: Cheesemaking in the Driftless."

Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski visits Sharrie Agee, the Cargill Community Kitchen Consultant, at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch.

Librarians clipped recipes from the "Milwaukee Journal" over the course of 20 years. Today, it’s a digitized collection called the "Historic Recipe File."

The Kinship Café on MLK Drive in Milwaukee uses a unique business model to promote the healing of fellow community members.

The Bronzeville event "Cheers to Pearls Who Cook" brought together teen girls and local chefs for more than appetizers. It was a master class in mentorship.

Families in Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood recently gathered at a local food pantry to receive essential food items for the holidays.

While many New Year traditions focus on drinking and partying the night away, others focus on good food and fine dining. We explore some local eateries offering a unique, New Year experience.

"Milwaukee Magazine" dining writer Ann Christenson explores everything from classic Midwestern comfort treats to creative made-to-order restaurant experiences in her recent article, "How Sweet It Is."

World-renowned chef, community builder, and member of the Ho-Chunk Nation Elena Terry sees food as an opportunity for preserving tradition, and a canvas for creativity.