November 6, 2026
Planning a Holiday Party in Lake Geneva: A Host's Checklist
A practical checklist for an office or family holiday party in Lake Geneva: headcount, timing, menus, the bar, parking, and why a daytime party might be the move.
From Emmi's Kitchen Table
Stories behind the food we love — Wisconsin history, one dish at a time.
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July 11, 2026
Who Invented the Cheese Curd? A Squeaky Piece of Wisconsin History
Nobody invented the cheese curd, and that's the best part of the story. How a cheddar-making byproduct became Wisconsin's favorite snack, why fresh curds squeak, and how they ended up in the fryer.
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July 9, 2026
From Supper Clubs to Fish Frys: The Roots of Wisconsin Dining Culture
Relish trays, brandy old fashioneds, and Friday night fish fry. Where Wisconsin's supper club tradition really came from, which origin stories are legend, and why these rituals refuse to fade.
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July 7, 2026
The Immigrant Kitchens That Built Wisconsin Cuisine
Bratwurst, kringle, pasties, booyah, lefse, and a mountain of cheese. How German, Scandinavian, Polish, Swiss, Cornish, and Belgian settlers cooked Wisconsin into existence, one kitchen at a time.
