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History Has Never Been So Appetizing
Many things bring us together as a people, including the food we enjoy together. The faintest aroma of a homemade dish or traditional recipe can bring back memories of the past in an instant. The unique blend of place, people and ingredients that made those foods so delightful in the first place can trigger a visceral reaction in us. Today we see a lot of popular cooking coming back to its roots, and we celebrate that at the Wisconsin Historical Museum with the new Taste Traditions of Wisconsin series this fall. Through a combination of traditional cooking, indigenous ingredients and unique stories, Taste Traditions of Wisconsin connects us to our past using all five senses. History has never been this appetizing.
Autumn in Wisconsin Means Deer Hunting Season
To many Wisconsinites, the advent of autumn means deer-hunting season is just around the corner. On November 18 wildlife biologist Robert Willging, author of On the Hunt: The History of Deer Hunting in Wisconsin, will take us on a deer-hunting odyssey from prehistoric times to the present day, reflecting upon the changes in deer population and hunting technology. An autumnal meal will follow, setting the mood for the fall hunting season. The staff of Underground Food Collective will apply their culinary ingenuity to venison and other delicacies from Wisconsin's forests and fields. A book signing will take place after dinner. The cost is $30 for Society members, $34 for nonmembers. Registrations are due by November 11. Register online, via telephone at 608-264-6563 or via email.
Food is a Family Affair
Taste Traditions of Wisconsin also celebrates family. On December 5 the museum will host Terese Allen, author of The Flavor of Wisconsin: An Informal History of Food and Eating in the Badger State and Wisconsin's Hometown Flavors, as she discusses Sweet and Savory Holiday Traditions. Allen will talk about the ethnic diversity of Wisconsin's holiday foods including Mexican tamales, Danish kringle and Armenian mavish. She will also prepare a sampling of Belgian boonoh cookies for all to enjoy and then share recipes for these and other dishes from her books. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while you find a new food for your holiday table. A family craft project will also be ongoing. Join your kids or leave them at the crafts area to create a priceless present while you give yourself a culinary respite from the hustle and bustle of the season. Need the perfect gift? Allen will sign copies of The Flavor of Wisconsin after her presentation.
:: Posted November 5, 2009
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