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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 COOKSThe Sagra Twist
This week, Mike was joined by Mitch Weber, owner of Sagra. Mitch serves us incredible tiramisu and tells us how to serve it outside of a container. Mitch also…
COULEE REGION COOKSSupper Pub
This week, Mike is joined by Jon Harrington from the Monarch Public House. Jon tells us what to expect at the restaurant for New Year's. He tells us about…
COULEE REGION COOKSLimitless Flavors
Mike is joined by Spencer Schaller, co-owner of Pizzeria Dolorosa. Spencer tells us about potential menu items that we may be seeing in the future. He also…
COULEE REGION COOKSHoliday Fun with Flavors
This week, Mike is joined once again by Jen Barney, owner of Meringue Bakery. Jen fills us in on all the cool things coming up at the bakery, like the…
COULEE REGION COOKSInternational Chili is a Delight
Wayne Oliver is back in the studio this week to teach us how to make International Chili with corn bread. This great recipe came from a cookbook but Wayne…
COULEE REGION COOKSThe New Apothik
This week Mike talks with Megan from Apothik Tavern. Megan tells us all about the new management and journey to open the tavern. She shares with us some of the…
COULEE REGION COOKSA Mid-West Family Thanksgiving
This week Mike celebrates Thanksgiving with Mid-West Family employees and relatives. Lisa Schultz, Taylor Cowden, Annette Easterday, Barry Vaaler, and Abby…
COULEE REGION COOKSIt All Starts with a Cocktail
This week Mike talks with Shelly from Time Out Tavern. Shelly and Mike chat about what happening at the restaurant. Shelly also tells us about her Thanksgiving…
COULEE REGION COOKSA Trip Through Italy
This week mike is joined by Cathy Cooper, Coordinator of Dietary and services for the Holy Cross Diocesan Center. Cathy tells us all about her recent trip to…
COULEE REGION COOKSOld Fashioned Smoking
This week Mike is joined by Lee Tabbert, owner of Bubba's Meats. They talk about what meats Bubba's will smoke, and mention the new smoker they're getting. Lee…
COULEE REGION COOKSFrom Science to Shelf
This week Mike is joined by Chris and Ben of Paulin's Provisions, a shelf stable food manufacturer. They tell us about what new product they are working on…
COULEE REGION COOKSThe Secret's in the Flour
This week Mike is joined by Sy Fix, owner of Saxon Hall in Brownsville, MN. Sy tells us about the amazing homemade pizzas and the Top of the Rock Crab…
COULEE REGION COOKSNot Just GREAT Wings
This week Mike is joined by Chris and Tom from The Sports Nut. Chris and Tom tells us about the weekly specials that you don't want to miss. It's not just the…
COULEE REGION COOKSFat Tastes Good
This week Mike is joined by Bill Feehan. Bill teaches us how to make his recipes for huevos rancheros, tomato parmesan risotto, and coleslaw. Bill reminds us…
COULEE REGION COOKSFuture of Fat Pat's
This week Mike talks with Patrick Longmire of Fat Pat's in Spring Grove, MN. They talk about the future of Fat Pat's Barbeque & Brewery and what Pat's been…
COULEE REGION COOKSBennett's South
This week Mike talks with Darin from Bennett O'Riley's. Darin tells us about the new Bennet O'Riley's location on the southside of La Crosse. He tells us about…
COULEE REGION COOKSMarket for a Good Meal
This week Mike is joined by Mitch Weber, owner of Sagra. Mitch walks us through the Market Menu, starting at the antipasto and ending with dessert. Mitch also…
COULEE REGION COOKSDelicious Additions to the Menu
This week Mike talks with Spencer, co-owner of Pizzeria Dolorosa in Downtown La Crosse. Spencer tells us about what's new on the menu and what new items we…
COULEE REGION COOKSAsk for Jack
This week Mike is joined by John Harrington, owner of the Monarch Public House in Fountain City. John tells us about the Dragon Festival and potentially new…
COULEE REGION COOKSSomething for Everyone
This week Mike is joined by Megan Larson, the Perishable Food Manager at Hy-Vee La Crosse. Megan talks about how the Hy-Vee departments support each other to…
COULEE REGION COOKSWell Worth It
This week Mike is joined by Jen Barney, owner of Meringue Bakery in downtown La Crosse. Mike and Jen talk about the business, and Jen shares recipes for Basil…
COULEE REGION COOKSNew at T.O.T
Mike talks with Shelley from Time out Tavern in La Crescent, MN. Shelley tells us about the new items coming soon to the menu. She also tells us what the most…
COULEE REGION COOKSSea Food and Eat It
This week Mike is joined by Wayne Oliver. Wayne shares is some great food with us, starting with a goat cheese, cheddar, and herb egg bake. He tells us about…
COULEE REGION COOKSWhat's New at Mary Cody's?
This week Mike is joined by Mary Cody of Mary Cody's Restaurant in Onalaska. Mary introduces us to a couple new items on the menu: mozzarella dogs, Mexican…
COULEE REGION COOKSGoing on a Picnic
This week Mike is joined by Cathy Cooper, Coordinator of Dietary and Services for the Holy Cross Diocesan Center. Cathy takes us on a picnic and shares the…
COULEE REGION COOKSPushing Taste Buds
This week Mike is joined by Mitch Weber of Sagra. They talk about preservation techniques, planning a menu, and Mitch gives a shout out to a couple of his…
COULEE REGION COOKSA Whole Different OMG
This week Mike is Joined by Pat and Chelsea from Fat Pat's Barbeque & Brewery in Spring Grove, MN. Chelsea, the Queen of Pizza, shares a little about her…
COULEE REGION COOKSSerious Quality, Not Serious Attitude
This week Mike talks with Chris and Ben from Paulin's Provisions. They talk a little about the business, what makes a good ingredient, what music makes a good…
COULEE REGION COOKSFamily Recipes
This week Mike went through the halls of the Mid-West Family building to find his guests. Proving his point that you don't have to be an expert to have fun in…
COULEE REGION COOKSA Delicious Journey
This week on Coulee Region Cooks Mike is joined by Spencer Schaller, co-owner of Pizzeria Dolorosa, Spencer tells us how he and his partner, Tyler Krueger…
COULEE REGION COOKSA Taste of Greece
This week on Coulee Region Cooks, Mike welcomes back Greg Saliaras from Soula's Cuisina. Greg teaches us how to make lunch, dinner, and dessert. You'll want to…
COULEE REGION COOKSCooking is a Family Affair
This week on Coulee Region Cooks, Mike is joined by Bill Feehan. Bill shares family recipes. Yes, even some secret recipes. Bill gets us ready for summer with…
COULEE REGION COOKSCheese, Glorious Cheese
This week Mike is joined by the 75th Alice in Dairyland, Taylor Schaefer. She shares facts about Wisconsin farms and some lesser know facts. Did you know there…
COULEE REGION COOKSThe Greatest Revolution
Mike is joined with Nick the owner of The Chili Revolution food truck. Nick tells us about all the great offerings such as the Liberty Chili and hand pies. The…
COULEE REGION COOKSDining with Dragons
We're Dining with Dragons on this weeks episode with John from The Monarch Public House in Fountain City. Amazing Irish fare that is worth the wait and the…
COULEE REGION COOKSMacarons, Key Lime, and Cannoli... Oh My!
Jen Barney from Meringue Bakery in downtown La Crosse joins Mike on this episode. Listen to them discuss how to make the perfect cannoli filling, the…
COULEE REGION COOKSTake a Time Out
Mike talks with Shelley from Time Out Tavern about all the great options available on their menu. Discover how they make their AMAZING pickle wraps, and listen…
COULEE REGION COOKSGreek Night, Greek Recipes, Greece Trips
Mike talks with Greg form Soula's Cuisina this week about some great things coming up at the restaurant. Greg also shares some amazing Greek recipes that are…
COULEE REGION COOKSSagra's Mitch Weber
This week on Coulee Region Cooks Mike interviews Mitch Weber from Sagra. They discuss what makes Sagra special, from Meatball Mondays to orange wine…
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Ben & Chris Paulin's Provisions 3-23
Mustard and Marmalade are their first products. They are excellent and won't be the last tasty provisions they bring to the table. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Miss Felicia Smashtime Southern Kitchen 2-23
Southern fair at it's finest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Patrick Longmire Fat Pats, Beer, mac and much more
So much home made....even the beer...... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shawn McManus Savory Creations 11-17
Easy to make soup, appetizer, dip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Greg Solarius Soulas Greek 11-3
Greek nights, Greek trips, Greek food. It's all there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jen Barney 10-20
It's Fall so, worms and blood moons and delish fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mary Cody's
Open weekends, and Sunday soon.....catering too with candied bacon on a stick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Doug Dahlgren Chefs Table Food Truck
A brand new food truck is coming to your neighborhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Patrick Longmire 9-1
Brisket, wings, corn salsa, and gourmet coffee from Everett. (at the end) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jen Barney 7-21
Pop Tart Cookies, Peanut butter Cup Cakes, Fondit Classes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bill Feehan 7-14
Steak, Lamb, Risotto, Asparagus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Miss Felicia Smassh Tyme Southern Cooking
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Bill Feehan 6-23
Ribs, rub, cole slaw and beans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grow cooking contest winners 5-12
Some of the new "crop" of Chef's in the community show their stuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Patrick Longmire Fat Pats 6-9
Fat Pats BBS in Spring Grove TX smoke is soooo good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Derrick Von Orden takes us to Croatia for lunch
He's lived on 5 continents we stopped in Croatia for lunch . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Greg Saliaras- Soula's
Greek night and a new menu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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220421 Tony Szak
Sides, and desert you drink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wayne Oliver Brats 3 ways 4-7
Traditional, naked, smoked. What's your favorite? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Terry Bauer DT Dining Week
Lot's of reasons to eat down town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Charlie George 3-17
Irish Soda Bread Corned Beef cheese ball, and desert!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.