COULEE REGION COOKS

Welcome to another heartwarming episode of Coulee Region Cooks , brought to you by  Midwest TV and Appliance ! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and welcomes a beloved guest, Bill Feehan, a local culinary enthusiast with deep roots in the food industry. Join us as Bill shares his rich history and passion for cooking, cultivated from his family's long-standing connection to the cul...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Coulee Region Cooks , brought to you by  Midwest TV and Appliance ! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and welcomes the dynamic duo from Fat Pat's Brewery , Patrick Longmire and Chelsea, to the show. Known for their lively banter and delicious creations, Patrick and Chelsea bring their infectious energy to the studio. Join us as we dive into t...

Welcome to a delightful episode of Coulee Region Cooks , sponsored by  Midwest TV and Appliance ! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and welcomes Emily, the creative force behind Hunt and Gather Grazing Boards , to the show for the first time. Emily shares her inspiring journey from creating beautiful grazing boards for family and friends to running a successful business. With no p...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Coulee Region Cooks , brought to you by  Midwest TV and Appliance ! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and welcomes a very special guest, the 2024 American Honey Queen, Kaelyn Sumner. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of bees and honey with this expert who represents the beekeeping industry across the United States. Kaylyn sha...

Welcome to another scrumptious episode of Coulee Region Cooks , brought to you by Midwest TV and Appliance ! This week, Courtney Vaaler steps in for Mike Hayes and welcomes back the delightful Jen Barney from Meringue Bakery , a true favorite guest known for her irresistible treats. Jen shares her journey of being a pastry chef and the joy of bringing happiness through desserts. She discusses the...

Welcome to another flavorful episode of Coulee Region Cooks, brought to you by Midwest TV and Appliance ! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and invites a very special guest, her husband Barry Vaaler, to share his culinary adventures and love of cooking. Barry reveals how food is his love language, expressing his passion for experimenting with new recipes and spices, despite his wi...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and welcomes back Katie Glaze from  Wild Child Homemade  for her second appearance. Katie shares her journey of creating Wild Child Homemade , a business dedicated to sourdough-based products. From bread and cinnamon rolls to pretzel bites and bagels, Katie offers a variety of flavors tha...

Welcome to another delightful episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and welcomes back Sarah Burns from  Omega Bakery  for her second appearance. Sarah shares her journey of transitioning from baking out of her home kitchen for six years to celebrating one year at her brick-and-mortar location in Holmen. Discover how Omega Bakery offers an extensive menu...

Welcome to another delectable episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and has an enriching conversation with Greg Jaworski, the chef-owner of  Nosh Scratch Kitchen  in Winona. Greg shares his passion for farm-to-table dining, emphasizing the importance of sourcing the freshest ingredients from local farmers markets and produce stands. Discover how he main...

Welcome to another mouth-watering episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, producer Courtney Vaaler steps in as host and welcomes Lee from Bubba's Meats for an in-depth discussion on all things tailgating and grilling. As football season kicks off, Lee shares expert tips on preparing the perfect bratwurst, emphasizing the importance of grilling before simmering in beer and onions to maintain tha...

Welcome to another scrumptious episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Mike Hayes chats with Isaac Wilde and Micah Rupprecht from Kwik Trip, diving deep into the fascinating world of large-scale food production. Isaac and Micah share the intricacies of developing new soups and sandwiches, starting from small test batches to scaling up to thousands of gallons. They discuss the challenges of main...

Welcome to another delicious episode of Coulee Region Cooks ! This week, Ken Cooper sits in for Mike Hayes and has a delightful conversation with Chris Wysong from Bucket of Bread . Dive into Chris's inspiring journey from childhood memories in the kitchen with his mom to baking bread in a tandoori oven with Iraqi soldiers. Chris shares the story behind Bucket of Bread , a unique business that off...

Join us for another exciting episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, host Mike Hayes sits down with Megan Larson from Apothik to explore the dynamic world of food trucks and catering. Discover how Megan and her team differentiate their culinary offerings with two unique trucks, Apothik One and Apothik Two, affectionately named Carrie and Cindy. Megan shares insights into their catering approach...

Get ready for another mouthwatering episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Mike Hayes is joined by Hayden Beach from TimeOut Tavern for an engaging and fun-filled conversation about the culinary creativity and camaraderie that drives their kitchen. Hayden shares how TimeOut Tavern keeps its menu fresh and exciting with monthly features like the Philly Mac and Cheese and Turkey BLT, highlightin...

Get ready for another delicious episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, host Mike Hayes is joined by Sy Fix from Saxon Hall for a lively and fun-filled conversation about the joys and challenges of running a kitchen. Sy shares the latest creations from Saxon Hall, including the McSaxon Pizza, inspired by the classic McDonald's double cheeseburger but with a unique twist featuring Thousand Islan...

In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Mike Hayes welcomes Sadie Goettl, the 2024 Wisconsin Honey Queen. Sadie shares her journey from raising beef cattle to promoting the importance of honeybees. They delve into the fascinating world of bees, discussing their critical role in pollination, the challenges they face, and the different varieties of honey produced in the U.S. Sadie also shares t...

Join us for another mouthwatering episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Mike Hayes is joined by Doug Dahlgren from the Chef's Table food truck. Get ready for a fun and candid conversation about the challenges and joys of running a food truck business with his wife, Rachel. In this episode, Doug shares the hilarious story of forgetting a key ingredient for a gig and how Rachel saved the day. T...

Get ready for a delightful episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, we sit down with Chris and Ben from Paulin's Provisions to uncover the magic behind their mouthwatering products. From their production facility, affectionately referred to as "the shop," Chris and Ben share the journey of bringing their delicious pickles, mustards, and marmalades to local retailers and beyond. In this episode,...

Join us for an exciting new episode of Coulee Region Cooks as we sit down with Chef Ray Page from the La Crosse Distilling Co! Ray shares his incredible culinary journey, from his humble beginnings as a dishwasher at the Waterfront to becoming the head chef at the distillery. With a passion for farm-to-table cooking and locally sourced ingredients, Ray brings a unique flair to every dish he create...

Join us for a sizzling new episode of Coulee Region Cooks as we welcome Kaitlyn Kessler from the Wisconsin Beef Council! Kaitlyn shares her passion for cooking and farming, offering insights into the joys of grilling and kitchen fun, no matter the season. Discover how living on a farm influences her menu and the unique ways she incorporates fresh, homegrown ingredients into her meals. In this epis...

Get ready for another fun-filled episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, we bring you a delightful conversation with Bill Feehan, a culinary enthusiast with deep family roots in the restaurant industry. Join us as Bill shares his journey from working in his grandpa's restaurant to becoming a food broker and rep, and now, cooking up delicious meals at home. In this episode, Bill takes us through...

Get ready for a delightful episode of Coulee Region Cooks as we welcome Lindsey Moe, the creative force behind the popular blog, The Live-In Kitchen! Join us as we explore Lindsey's 13-year journey in the food blogging world, her passion for vegetarian and vegan recipes, and how she keeps her content fresh and engaging. In this episode, Lindsey shares the ins and outs of running a successful food...

Join us for a deliciously dynamic episode of Coulee Region Cooks as we welcome back Jennifer from Tansy's Traveling Kitchen! This week, we dive into the world of mobile culinary delights, farm-to-fork freshness, and the joys of locally sourced ingredients. Jennifer shares her journey from teaching to running a bustling food trailer, complete with two large greenhouses and a packed event schedule....

Get ready for a mouthwatering episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, we welcome back the ever-entertaining Patrick Longmire from Fat Pat's Brewery in Spring Grove. Join us as we dive into the delicious world of barbecue, burgers, and brews, and get an inside look at the grand opening of Fat Pat's new location. Patrick shares the journey of their opening weekend, the serendipitous timing with S...

Get ready for a culinary adventure in this week's episode of Coulee Region Cooks, featuring the dynamic Chef Mitch Weber from Sagra Restaurant in downtown La Crosse. Join us as we dive into Mitch's passion for cooking, his creative process, and the unique challenges and joys of running a top-tier Italian restaurant. In this episode, Mitch shares his journey from dreaming about food to becoming a c...