Tag: Kringle

• The Story of Wisconsin Kringle

  From Danish Pastry to Wisconsin Icon Introduction When people think of Wisconsin food, cheese and brats often come to mind. But in the town of Racine, there’s another star: the kringle. A flaky, oval-shaped pastry filled with nuts, fruits, or creams, kringle is so beloved that it’s recognized as Wisconsin’s official state pastry. Its story begins in…

• The Cultural Influences of Food in Wisconsin

  From Indigenous Roots to Cheese Curds and Beyond Indigenous Foundations Long before European settlers arrived, Wisconsin’s Indigenous peoples, including the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi, shaped the region’s earliest foodways. Wild rice (manoomin) harvested from northern lakes was both staple and sacred. Maple syrup provided sweetness and trade value. Corn, beans, and squash (the “Three Sisters”) anchored agriculture.These…