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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.
Episodes
COULEE REGION COOKSBreakfast to BBQ: A Day at Elsie's Bar and Grill
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler welcomes Elsie and Lee from Elsie's Bar and Grill in Caledonia for a deliciously engaging…
COULEE REGION COOKSFrom Bar to Table: Exploring the Flavors of Smokey's
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler welcomes Kyle from Smokey's Bar and Grill in Holman for a lively discussion about the beloved…
COULEE REGION COOKSBaking Bonds: Discovering Sourdough with Wild Child Homemade
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler catches up with Katie Glaze, the creative force behind Wild Child Homemade. Join them as they dive…
COULEE REGION COOKSCulinary Dreams: Mia's Kitchen and the Power of Flavor
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler sits down with the inspiring Mia from Mia's Kitchen, a vibrant food truck and catering business…
COULEE REGION COOKSHarvesting Happiness: A Journey Through Bluff Top Vineyard's Wine-Making
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler welcomes Deb from Bluff Top Vineyards in Winona County for a delightful exploration of the world…
COULEE REGION COOKSFish Fry Frenzy: Behind the Scenes of St. Patrick's Fish Fry
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler dives into the beloved tradition of fish fries with the dedicated volunteer committee from St…
COULEE REGION COOKSCooking with Heart: Jena McGathy's Meal Prep Tips and Southwest Chili Recipe
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler is joined by the talented Jena McGathy, a project manager and food enthusiast, who shares her…
COULEE REGION COOKSPizza Empire Unleashed: A Slice of Saxon Hall with Sy Fix
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler is joined by the one and only Sy Fix from Saxon Hall in Brownsville, Wisconsin, who proudly…
COULEE REGION COOKSBrewing Connections: A Taste of Melrose at Cookies and Cream Cafe
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler welcomes Sherilyn Knoll, co-owner of the delightful Cookies and Cream Cafe in Melrose, Wisconsin…
COULEE REGION COOKSThe Grillologists' Guide: A Day with Mad Dog and Merrill at the La Crosse Sports Show
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler invites the dynamic duo, Mad Dog and Merrill, from Midwest Grilling, to share their passion for…
COULEE REGION COOKSRising from the Ashes: The Paulin's Provisions Comeback Story
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler welcomes back the Paulin's boys, Chris and Ben, from Paulin's Provisions. Join them as they share…
COULEE REGION COOKSHokah's Hidden Gem: The Lenser's Butcher Shop and Their Culinary Creations
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Courtney Vaaler sits down with Mandi and Justin Lenser from The Butcher Shoppe in Hokah. Discover their journey…
COULEE REGION COOKSTim Vodak's Culinary Journey: From Culver's to Community Cook
Join host Courtney Vaaler on this episode of Coulee Region Cooks as she chats with Tim Vodak, a passionate home cook with a rich background in the fast food…
COULEE REGION COOKSDiscovering La Crosse's Best Bites with Abe
Welcome to the first new episode of 2025 on Coulee Region Cooks, proudly sponsored by Midwest TV and Appliance! This week, join host Courtney Vaaler as she…
COULEE REGION COOKSHoliday Beef Extravaganza: From Mini Wellingtons to Tamale Bites
Welcome to another delightful episode of Coulee Region Cooks, sponsored by Midwest TV and Appliance! Join host Courtney Vaaler as she welcomes Kaitlyn Kessler…
COULEE REGION COOKSLindsay Moe's Seasonal Spread – Thanksgiving Feasts and Holiday Treats
Join us for a festive episode of Coulee Region Cooks, proudly sponsored by Midwest TV and Appliance! This week, Courtney Vaaler welcomes Lindsay Mo, the…
COULEE REGION COOKSBill Feehan's Comfort Classics: Warmth from the Kitchen
Welcome to another heartwarming episode of Coulee Region Cooks, brought to you by Midwest TV and Appliance! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes…
COULEE REGION COOKSFlavor Fusion: Barbecue, Brews, and Banter
Welcome to another exciting episode of Coulee Region Cooks, brought to you by Midwest TV and Appliance! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and…
COULEE REGION COOKSEmily's Culinary Canvas: The Art of Grazing Boards
Welcome to a delightful episode of Coulee Region Cooks, sponsored by Midwest TV and Appliance! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and welcomes…
COULEE REGION COOKSKaelyn Sumner's Nectar Knowledge: From Hive to Table
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Coulee Region Cooks, brought to you by Midwest TV and Appliance! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes…
COULEE REGION COOKSJen Barney's Sweet Symphony: Apple Butter and Blondies
Welcome to another scrumptious episode of Coulee Region Cooks, brought to you by Midwest TV and Appliance! This week, Courtney Vaaler steps in for Mike Hayes…
COULEE REGION COOKSBarry Vaaler's Flavorful Feast: Kitchen Gadgets and Chili Secrets
Welcome to another flavorful episode of Coulee Region Cooks, brought to you by Midwest TV and Appliance! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and…
COULEE REGION COOKSThe Rise of Wild Child Homemade with Katie Glaze
Welcome to another exciting episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and welcomes back Katie Glaze from Wild Child…
COULEE REGION COOKSSarah Burns' Gluten-Free Baking Bonanza
Welcome to another delightful episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and welcomes back Sarah Burns from Omega…
COULEE REGION COOKSCulinary Craftsmanship: Greg Jaworski's Seasonal Secrets
Welcome to another delectable episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Courtney Vaaler fills in for Mike Hayes and has an enriching conversation with Greg…
COULEE REGION COOKSBrats, Brews, and Tailgate News with Bubba's Meats
Welcome to another mouth-watering episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, producer Courtney Vaaler steps in as host and welcomes Lee from Bubba's Meats for…
COULEE REGION COOKSConcept to Counter: Kwik Trip's Delicious Developments
Welcome to another scrumptious episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Mike Hayes chats with Isaac Wilde and Micah Rupprecht from Kwik Trip, diving deep…
COULEE REGION COOKSBreaking Bread: From Military Missions to Baking Traditions
Welcome to another delicious episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Ken Cooper sits in for Mike Hayes and has a delightful conversation with Chris Wysong…
COULEE REGION COOKSCreative Catering: Custom Menus from Apothik
Join us for another exciting episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, host Mike Hayes sits down with Megan Larson from Apothik to explore the dynamic world…
COULEE REGION COOKSCulinary Creativity: TimeOut Tavern's Ever-Evolving Menu
Get ready for another mouthwatering episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Mike Hayes is joined by Hayden Beach from TimeOut Tavern for an engaging and…
COULEE REGION COOKSBeyond the Menu: Crafting Unique Pizzas at Saxon Hall
Get ready for another delicious episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, host Mike Hayes is joined by Sy Fix from Saxon Hall for a lively and fun-filled…
COULEE REGION COOKSBuzzing with Flavor: Cooking with the 2024 Wisconsin Honey Queen
In this episode of Coulee Region Cooks, host Mike Hayes welcomes Sadie Goettl, the 2024 Wisconsin Honey Queen. Sadie shares her journey from raising beef…
COULEE REGION COOKSThe Chef's Table Chronicles: Food Truck Feasts with Doug Dahlgren
Join us for another mouthwatering episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, Mike Hayes is joined by Doug Dahlgren from the Chef's Table food truck. Get ready…
COULEE REGION COOKSCrafting the Perfect Pickle
Get ready for a delightful episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, we sit down with Chris and Ben from Paulin's Provisions to uncover the magic behind their…
COULEE REGION COOKSLocal Ingredients, Global Flavors: Ray Page at La Crosse Distilling Co.
Join us for an exciting new episode of Coulee Region Cooks as we sit down with Chef Ray Page from the La Crosse Distilling Co! Ray shares his incredible…
COULEE REGION COOKSBeef & Beyond: Kaitlyn's Farm-to-Grill Insights
Join us for a sizzling new episode of Coulee Region Cooks as we welcome Kaitlyn Kessler from the Wisconsin Beef Council! Kaitlyn shares her passion for cooking…
COULEE REGION COOKSCooking with Love: Bill Feehan's Spaghetti and More
Get ready for another fun-filled episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, we bring you a delightful conversation with Bill Feehan, a culinary enthusiast with…
COULEE REGION COOKSBlogging and Bites: Inside the Live-In Kitchen
Get ready for a delightful episode of Coulee Region Cooks as we welcome Lindsey Moe, the creative force behind the popular blog, The Live-In Kitchen! Join us…
COULEE REGION COOKSFarm to Fork: Tansy's Traveling Kitchen Adventure
Join us for a deliciously dynamic episode of Coulee Region Cooks as we welcome back Jennifer from Tansy's Traveling Kitchen! This week, we dive into the world…
COULEE REGION COOKSSavoring Success: Inside Fat Pat's Grand Opening
Get ready for a mouthwatering episode of Coulee Region Cooks! This week, we welcome back the ever-entertaining Patrick Longmire from Fat Pat's Brewery in…
COULEE REGION COOKSLocal Ingredients, Global Flavors: Chef Weber's Seasonal Creations
Get ready for a culinary adventure in this week's episode of Coulee Region Cooks, featuring the dynamic Chef Mitch Weber from Sagra Restaurant in downtown La…
COULEE REGION COOKSThe Slice of Life: Crafting Community Through Pizzas and Sandwiches at Pizzeria Dolorosa
Heat up your ovens and get ready for a slice of the action with this week's episode of Coulee Region Cooks, featuring the pizza aficionado Tyler from Pizzeria…
COULEE REGION COOKSSips of Science & Bites of Bliss: The Meringue-Nom Culinary Fusion
Join us for a delightful blend of culinary expertise and coffee connoisseurship in this week's episode of Coulee Region Cooks, where we're stirring the pot…
COULEE REGION COOKSCoastal Cravings: From Garlic Parmesan Shrimp to Lobster Roll Quests
In this savory episode of Coulee Region Cooks, we're spicing things up with Wayne Oliver, a culinary enthusiast whose love for cooking knows no bounds, whether…
COULEE REGION COOKSSourdough Sensations: Wild Child Homemade's Artisanal Adventures
In this appetizing episode of Coulee Region Cooks, we're breaking bread with Katie Glaze of Wild Child Homemade, the local sourdough sensation that's making…
COULEE REGION COOKSRolling Recipes: Apothik Food Truck's Route to Flavor
In this flavorful episode of Coulee Region Cooks, we hit the road with Megan Larson and the vibrant Apothik food truck team, where the kitchen is as mobile as…
COULEE REGION COOKSBaking Beyond Boundaries: Omega Bakery's Gluten-Free Revolution
In this delectable episode of Coulee Region Cooks, we're rolling out the dough with Sarah Burns, the mastermind behind the freshly minted Omega Bakery in…
COULEE REGION COOKSA Recipe for Wellness: Cooking Up Purpose with Dr. Her
In this healthful and heartwarming episode of Coulee Region Cooks, we're stirring the pot with Dr. Cheng Her from Telos Functional Medicine, where the waiting…
COULEE REGION COOKSCrafting Culinary Heritage: Bubba's Meats and the Art of Smoke
In this savory episode of Coulee Region Cooks, we're firing up the smoker with Lee from Bubba's Meats. Join us as we delve into the art of traditional smoking…
COULEE REGION COOKSFrom Dishwasher to Kitchen Commander: Hayden's Flavorful Voyage
Dive into Hayden's journey from washing dishes at 14 to managing high-end restaurants and how his self-taught skills, paired with professional mentorship, have…
COULEE REGION COOKSFrom Food Truck to Family Table
In this delectable episode of Coulee Region Cooks, we're spicing things up with the multi-talented chef Doug Dahlgren, whose culinary expertise spans the…
COULEE REGION COOKSFrom Corner Store to Gourmet Galore
In this sizzling episode of Coulee Region Cooks, Mike sits down with the culinary innovator behind Kwik Trip's mouthwatering menu, R&D Chef Isaac Wilde…
COULEE REGION COOKSBread and Beyond: A Culinary Crusade
In this heartwarming episode of Coulee Region Cooks, join Mike and the inventive Chris Wysong, founder of Bucket of Bread, as they knead their way through…
COULEE REGION COOKSCrafting Flavors with Paulin's Provisions
In this flavorful installment of Coulee Region Cooks, we're whisking you away to a world where mustard and marmalade reign supreme. Join Mike as he welcomes…
COULEE REGION COOKSDough and Delights
In this delectable episode, Mike is joined by the culinary mastermind, Sy Fix from Saxon Hall, who brings a slice of innovation to the Coulee Region Cooks…
COULEE REGION COOKSBeef Talks: Unveiling the Versatility of Beef Cuts
In this sizzling episode, Mike welcomes Kaitlyn Riley from the Wisconsin Beef Council to the Coulee Region Cooks kitchen. Dive into a meaty discussion about…
COULEE REGION COOKSSizzling Secrets
Mike sits down with the legendary "Mad Dog" of the dynamic duo Mad Dog & Merrill. With Merrill busy doing the heavy lifting, Mad Dog seizes the opportunity to…
COULEE REGION COOKSNo Meat? No Problem!
This week, Mike is joined by the culinary innovator behind The Live-In Kitchen, Lindsay Moe, who shares her journey from picky eater to vegetarian recipe…
COULEE REGION COOKSWhere Flavor Hits the Road
This week, Mike is joined by Jennifer from Tansy's Traveling Kitchen. Jennifer tells us about what sets Tansy's apart from other food trucks, where the name…
COULEE REGION COOKSPizza Dreams
This week, Mike is joined by Patrick and Chelsea from Fat Pat's Brewery in Spring Grove, MN. Chelsea talks all things pizza and tells us a bit about the new…