BadgerChefTalk Blog
A Tale of Two Thanksgivings
I originally wrote this blog after Thanksgiving in 2022, but I am republishing it here, before Thanksgiving, in case it
Turkey Roasting 101
Here are some tips for cooking your Thanksgiving turkey: 1. Determine the turkey size: To get the right size for
Good Gravy: The Best Gravy Ever
It is not hard to make good gravy but it can be easy to mess it up. One time many
Tradition
I am no “Fiddler on the Roof” but as much as anyone, I enjoy some traditions. However, from the first
Dressing vs. Stuffing
The way I see it, dressing is when you cook the stuffing outside of the bird. Stuffing is when you
National Nachos Day
When I was growing up in Central Wisconsin (Marshfield) in the 60's and 70's, I never had nachos. I never
The Beet Goes On!
Come join me for a fun, free culinary event on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2025 at the Monona Public Library: "Seasonal
GameFeed 2025 Menu – Draft
Curried Zucchini Goat Boat Pulled Long Neck of Buck with Mushroom Gravy Salmon & Cod Loaf with Bell Pepper Sauce
Pie Day
December 1st is Pie Day. I didn't realize this until late yesterday evening, but there was still plenty of time
Good Grief
I started thinking about food associated with funerals because this spring was a tough one for our family. We lost
Leap Year
I can imagine what it would be like to have been born on February 29th. Not the actual birth of
January Food Holidays
Just in case you were wondering, January is National Hot Tea Month, National Slow Cooking Month, National Oatmeal Month, National
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