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Wisconsin Culinary - The Tastes of the State
Airdates: Oct 10-11, 2009; Aug 21-22, 2010
Wisconsin’s culinary options cannot be outdone, and on this episode of Wisconsin, we’ll show you why. We kick off our “Tastes of the State” tour at Warrens Cranfest to experience cranberries in ways you never imagined. A stop in the town of Lancaster will lead us to Woolwich Dairy where your craving for goat cheese of many flavors will hit an all time high. A visit to Vesperman Farms will show us how the Vesperman family grows their own food that then sell in their Cedar House Restaurant in downtown Lancaster. To wash it all down a tour of the Potosi Brewery and their National Brewery Museum will quench your thirst. Heading into Green County we’ll check out the cheese at Edelweiss Creamery and the Roth Kase Factory as well as the world class brews at Minhas Brewery and the New Glarus Brewing Company. Plus, dessert comes in many forms of yogurt at Sugar River Dairy in Albany. To round out the culinary tour we hit Cheese Days in Monroe where the fried cheese curds and cream puffs keep people coming back year after year and from all over the United States. So join us on “Wisconsin Culinary - The Tastes of the State.”
More Info: Wisconsin Culinary Tour
(2009 DW Destination), Green County, WI
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Rediscover Simple Pleasures – Green Lake
Airdates: Jan 9-10, 2010; Aug 14-15, 2010
For a small town, Green Lake has a lot to offer both its visitors and its residents. On this episode of Discover Wisconsin, we’ll rediscover some of life’s simple pleasures with a visit to this beautiful lakeside community. From spending a relaxing day out on the water with the kids to enjoying dinner and a show with friends, Green Lake has a strong sense of family and fellowship. That couldn’t be more evident than when the whole town comes out to attend the many wonderful festivals held throughout the year. Community involvement is strong, and is something that starts at a young age. Students at the Green Lake School participate in many school and community related activities, while also receiving a high quality education. Join us as we discover what keeps people coming back to Green Lake year after year.
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America's Dairyland - Booked into Wisconsin
Airdates: Mar 6-7, 2010; Aug 7-8, 2010
Read any good books lately? If not, there’s a whole bunch of great books about Wisconsin that will keep you curled up on the couch for hours. We’ll explore books written about our state’s rich dairying and agricultural history, as well as some of the recent books being penned about our award winning cheesemakers, and cheeses. We’ll speak with author and Wisconsin historian Jerry Apps about a series of novels he’s working on and discuss the importance of keeping Wisconsin’s farming history alive. Of course, a show about Wisconsin books wouldn’t be complete unless we got the chance to hear from some of the state’s best cheesemakers. The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin- written by James Norton and photographed by Becca Dilly is a tome about the experts who craft Wisconsin’s award winning cheeses. And let’s not forget recipe books! Join Stephanie Klett as she steps into the kitchen to test a few recipes with a renowned chef, whose recipes feature; you guessed it – Wisconsin cheese! So tune in for a show that’s bound to have you Booked into Wisconsin!
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Cedarburg: Where Art is a Tradition
Airdates: Jul 31, 2010; Aug 1, 2010
In this episode we will explore the artistic tradition that is Cedarburg. The historic districts are very walkable and we’ll take you on a tour starting with the unique shops, winery and restaurant at the Cedar Creek Settlement. The historic buildings once housed the city’s signature woolen mill along Cedar Creek. As we walk through the city, we’ll stop to visit with artists in their studios during the Arts Weekend Studio Tour, talk with artists on the sidewalk who are participating in the Plein Air competition. We’ll visit artisans making jewelry, delicious candy and bread. We’ll pay a visit to a scrapbooking convention and cut some rocks at the largest rock shop in the country. And that’s just the beginning.
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Rock County, Beloit and Janesville- Welcome to Wisconsin
Airdates: Oct 24-25, 2009; July 24-25, 2010
Sometimes referred to as Wisconsin’s Front Porch because of its location on the Illinois border, Rock County and the cities in it, is home to an endless number of recreational opportunities, special events and historic places to visit. Join us as we explore the welcoming atmosphere of Rock County, Beloit and Janesville.
More Info: Beloit, WI
(Choice Destination), Rock County, WI
(2009 DW Destination), Janesville, WI
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Wisconsin Historic Sites-Get to Know Wisconsin
Airdates: June 13-14, 2009; July 17-18, 2010
Journey back in time when Wisconsin was just being settled by immigrant farmers from Europe, when the Greatest Show on Earth was just a dream, when the Victorian age came to the Wisconsin banks of the Mississippi and when the stagecoach was the fastest way to travel through the eastern part of the state. Our time machine will be the Wisconsin Historical Society’s historic sites. Real places you can visit where history actually happened.
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The Unexpected Wisconsin-Chippewa Valley
Airdates: Jan 23-24, 2010; July 10-11, 2010
This week’s episode of Discover Wisconsin will feature the natural beauty of the Chippewa Valley that draws visitors year round. There are museums and historic places to see, unique stores to shop and B & B’s to spend the night but there are also some unique businesses that have their roots in the Valley. We’ll take the tour at the Leinenkugel Brewery. Sit in on a cooking class where you learn how to cook with horseradish, grown, processed and shipped around the world at the Valley’s Silver Springs Food plant. And if you’re hungry for more, we’ll get the story behind Erbert and Gerbert’s, another product of the Chippewa Valley.
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Washington County - More than a Destination
Airdates: Oct 3-4, 2009; July 3-4, 2010
In this episode of Discover Wisconsin we’re touring Washington County like it’s never been toured before. An aerial view will display the county’s beautiful rolling hills, glistening lakes and awesome fall colors. A tour of the many natural areas will kick start your biking, hiking and birding excursions persuading you to enjoy the day in the beautiful outdoors. The area’s many attractions may just surprise you too… does a rodeo, a hot air balloon rally or a riverside jazz festival entice you to see for yourself??? The golf enthusiast will experience three of the county’s pristine courses while the art and the antique lovers will bask in all there is to see in the many malls and museums scattered throughout. Washington County’s history of days gone by and its liveliness of today will tempt you to start planning your next Washington County vacation before we can even roll the credits. Join us on this episode of Discover Wisconsin, a once in a lifetime TV experience in charming Washington County.
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America's Dairyland - Where It Comes From Matters
Airdates: May 9-10, 2009; June 26-27, 2010
And when it comes to one key ingredient, cheese, it comes from Wisconsin. Chefs around the country know the key to their success is using the freshest and most flavorsome ingredients available. We’ll explore some of the unique relationships a few of these chefs have developed with the expert Wisconsin cheesemakers who craft some of the finest artisan cheeses featured on their menus. It’s just one of the ways that Wisconsin’s signature export is keeping these chefs and their signature dishes on the cutting wedge!
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The Wisconsin American Legion: "For God and Country”
Airdates: June 19-20, 2010
In this Discover Wisconsin episode, we pay tribute to all the men and women who are serving and who have served our state and country in the Armed Forces. We highlight the many programs and services the Wisconsin American Legion provides veterans but also the more than five hundred communities where Legion Posts have been established throughout the state. The Legion sponsors Boy Scout troops, teaches Americanism to high school boys and girls through Badger Boys and Girls State, has it’s own camp where qualifying veterans can spend a summer week getting away from it all and of course there’s American Legion baseball. Discover a group of men and women who’ve made it a mission of supporting military veterans, families and their communities. Discover the Wisconsin American Legion.
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