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the flavor of wisconsin an informal history of food and eating in the badger state
the wisconsin historical society published harva hachtens the flavor of wisconsin in 1981 . it immediately became an invaluable resource on wisconsin foods and foodways . this updated and expanded edition explores the multitude of changes in the food culture since the 1980s . it will find new audiences while continuing to delight the books many fans . and it will stand as a legacy to author harva hachten who was at work on the revised edition at the time of her death in april 2006 . br while in many ways the first edition of the flavor of wisconsin has stood the test of time very well food related culture and business have changed immensely in the twenty five years since its publication . well known regional food expert and author terese allen examines aspects of food cooking and eating that have changed or emerged since the first edition including the explosion of farmers markets ; organic farming and sustainability ; the slow food movement ; artisanal breads dairy herb growers and the like ; and how relatively recent immigrants have contributed to wisconsins remarkably rich food scene .
examines the food of wisconsin and where it is sourced including the forest ; the water ; vegetable meat and dairy farms ; types of gardens ; and communities .