Dessert Valley, Wisconsin
Figgy Tart/The Nostalgic Bean
We’re squarely in the 2023 holiday season; this meant that I wanted to see what was on the December Monthly Menu at The Nostalgic Bean in Altoona. The Christmas season…
Champurrado/Guac N’ Roll
I chose a really good time to make my first visit to Guac N’ Roll. My wife *really* wanted their Barstow Burrito, but before I headed to downtown Eau Claire,…
Scotchies/Randy’s Family Restaurant
NEW DESSERT ALERT! If a place in the Chippewa Valley offers a new dessert option, I’m on it. It’s something different, something tasty, and something worth spreading the news. I…
Gazpacho/La Michoacana Express
On a recent day, the family members of one of my co-workers here at the Mid-West Family E.C. stations stopped by, and I gave them a tour to see our…
Ginger Cookie/Menomonie Market Food Co-op
You’ve probably heard about the move of Menomonie Market Food Co-op Eau Claire location from it’s spot on the corner of Farwell & Washington to the open block on Barstow…
Raspberry White Chocolate Scone/4:30 AM Coffeehouse
My timing has never quite worked to get to the 4:30 AM Coffeehouse. Ironic — or apropos — considering that there is a time in their name. Rather, *my* timing…
Autumn Candies/Weaver’s Country Store
Candy corn: a staple of fall fun food. Sure, it’s not for everyone, but it’s for me (especially when combined with peanuts — a well-known taste combo). I’d been encouraged…
Baked Goods/Wicked Sweet Bake Shop
I’m always on the search for bakeries. going back to when I was about two years old and loving myself some “rolls” (my catch-all term for things like long johns),…
Apple Pie Caramel Apple/Chippewa Candy Shop
Hey, “Dessert Valley Wisconsin” is back after a Minnesota State Fair-induced sabbatical (bringing home lots of Sweet Martha’s Cookies and hard-to-find candy bars from the candy exhibit will occupy your…