Courtney Vaaler

COULEE REGION COOKS

Coulee Region Cooks is your guide to discovering the people, businesses, and ideas shaping our local food and wellness community with host, Courtney Vaaler. From hidden-gem restaurants and farmers market vendors to food manufacturers, coffee roasters, and wellness experts, every episode introduces you to something new in the Coulee Region. Catch Coulee Region Cooks on the radio Thursday mornings at 10am on WIZM, 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM and 1410 AM.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: wizmnews.com

Author

Courtney Vaaler

Category

Education

Podcast website

wizmnews.com

Latest episode

Oct 29, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android almost 10M downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

A Taste of Greece 08.06.2023

This week on Coulee Region Cooks, Mike welcomes back Greg Saliaras from Soula's Cuisina. Greg teaches us how to make lunch, dinner, and dessert. You'll want to write down the recipes he shares for pastitsio, béchamel sauce, kormos, and kokkinisto. Mike and Greg also discuss plans for Trips to Greece in the future.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooking is a Family Affair 01.06.2023

This week on Coulee Region Cooks, Mike is joined by Bill Feehan. Bill shares family recipes. Yes, even some secret recipes. Bill gets us ready for summer with Hot Corn Dip, Smoked Ribs with a to die for dry rub, coleslaw and barbequed beans. We also learn how to make his mom's famous Fettuccini Alfredo and TOP SECRET Italian Cream Cake. Have a notepad ready because you'll want to remember these re...

Cheese, Glorious Cheese 25.05.2023

This week Mike is joined by the 75th Alice in Dairyland, Taylor Schaefer. She shares facts about Wisconsin farms and some lesser know facts.  Did you know there are 600 varieties, types, and styles of cheese made in Wisconsin? This Alice in Dairyland knows a lot about dairy farms and cheese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greatest Revolution 18.05.2023

Mike is joined with Nick the owner of The Chili Revolution food truck. Nick tells us about all the great offerings such as the Liberty Chili and hand pies. The Chili Revolution has offerings from Dunecat Hot Sauce, Baklar's Sausage, and The Baker's Table. Long live this revolution! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dining with Dragons 11.05.2023

We're Dining with Dragons on this weeks episode with John from The Monarch Public House in Fountain City. Amazing Irish fare that is worth the wait and the price. John shares how they prepare their corned beef and tells us about their wonderful sides. We find out that the cheesecake so amazing that is sells out fast. Cheesecake not your thing, try an Irish Kiss cocktail for dessert.   See omnystud...

Macarons, Key Lime, and Cannoli... Oh My! 27.04.2023

Jen Barney from  Meringue Bakery in downtown La Crosse joins Mike on this episode. Listen to them discuss how to make the perfect cannoli filling, the difference between French Macarons and Macaroons, and the amazing Meringue Bakery staff. Enjoy Mike and Jen talking about other amazing, creative places in the area that you just got to try! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a Time Out 24.04.2023

Mike talks with Shelley from Time Out Tavern about all the great options available on their menu. Discover how they make their AMAZING pickle wraps, and listen closely for a secret about their honey barbecue sauce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greek Night, Greek Recipes, Greece Trips 14.04.2023

Mike talks with Greg form Soula's Cuisina this week about some great things coming up at the restaurant. Greg also shares some amazing Greek recipes that are sure to have you saying OPA! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sagra's Mitch Weber 11.04.2023

This week on Coulee Region Cooks Mike interviews Mitch Weber from Sagra. They discuss what makes Sagra special, from Meatball Mondays to orange wine.  https://sagrafoodandwine.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben & Chris Paulin's Provisions 3-23 23.03.2023

Mustard and Marmalade are their first products. They are excellent and won't be the last tasty provisions they bring to the table.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss Felicia Smashtime Southern Kitchen 2-23 23.02.2023

Southern fair at it's finest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Longmire Fat Pats, Beer, mac and much more 12.01.2023

So much home made....even the beer...... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn McManus Savory Creations 11-17 17.11.2022

Easy to make soup, appetizer, dip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Solarius Soulas Greek 11-3 03.11.2022

Greek nights, Greek trips, Greek food. It's all there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Barney 10-20 20.10.2022

It's Fall so, worms and blood moons and delish fun.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Cody's 29.09.2022

Open weekends, and Sunday soon.....catering too with candied bacon on a stick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Dahlgren Chefs Table Food Truck 15.09.2022

A brand new food truck is coming to your neighborhood.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Longmire 9-1 01.09.2022

Brisket, wings, corn salsa, and gourmet coffee from Everett. (at the end) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Barney 7-21 21.07.2022

Pop Tart Cookies, Peanut butter Cup Cakes, Fondit  Classes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Feehan 7-14 14.07.2022

Steak, Lamb, Risotto, Asparagus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss Felicia Smassh Tyme Southern Cooking 30.06.2022

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Feehan 6-23 23.06.2022

Ribs, rub, cole slaw and beans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grow cooking contest winners 5-12 21.06.2022

Some of the new "crop" of Chef's in the community show their stuff.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Longmire Fat Pats 6-9 09.06.2022

Fat Pats BBS in Spring Grove TX smoke is soooo good.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derrick Von Orden takes us to Croatia for lunch 02.06.2022

He's lived on 5 continents we stopped in Croatia for lunch .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the COULEE REGION COOKS podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.