A&W Restaurant in La Crosse shutting down every Wednesday
A&W Restaurant in La Crosse closing every Wednesday
Food site Epicurious drops beef recipes, cites climate change
In a "pro-planet" move, online food site Epicurious stated that beef will no longer be in new recipes, articles, newsletters or social media posts.
La Crosse Distilling Co brewing beer for brain cancer
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- The La Crosse Distilling Co. is brewing beer along with 175 other craft breweries to raise money for brain cancer research. The #BrewStacheStrong beer collaboration brings together breweries to brew and sell a limited edition…
Natty Light Frozen Icicles are coming this summer
The frozen treats come in two flavors, strawberry lemonade and pineapple lemonade — the same ones used for its flavored lager brand that uses the Naturdays name.
Kitchen Quarantine: Local Chef will share international recipes and stories
If you're looking to spice things up in your kitchen we've got just the thing. It's called Kitchen Quarantine where global meets local. Local Chef Adrian Lipscombe of Uptowne Cafe and Bakery will share international flavors and family recipes that…
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Wisconsin reaches deal with USDA to keep providing food assistance during pandemic
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- The state of Wisconsin will receive more than $70 million in food assistance benefits for 400,000 households under a deal…
Restaurants struggle to "ketchup" with condiment demand
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- First it was toilet paper and cleaning supplies, now the latest COVID-19 shortage is ketchup. Not the bottled variety, but the individual packets. The dog days of summer…
UW-L's international banquet goes virtual with home meal kits
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Office of International Education & Engagement has partnered with a local chef to host a virtual cooking demonstration to keep a 56-year tradition going despite COVID-19 restrictions. The office typically holds…
It's National Beer Day. Here's a look at the best of each type of beer and how to pair them with food
April 7 is National Beer Day in the U.S. To celebrate, here's a list of the 35 best beers and beer styles on the market today, according to BeerAdvocates' database.
La Crosse's WAFER Food Pantry offering one food package per week
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- WAFER Food Pantry of La Crosse will now offer weekly food packages to its patrons in an effort to help its clientele stretch their limited resources thanks to support for donations. Each food package contains…
Is rotisserie chicken healthy?
What’s got an amazing aroma, costs around 5 bucks, and is bound to make your life easier? You may be thinking about a fancy cup of coffee, but we’re talking about an irresistible…
Peeps are back with a vengeance this Easter
Pepsi has launched a limited edition Peeps soda. 7-Eleven is serving a Peeps latte. Kellogg has Peeps "marshmallow flavored cereal with marshmallows." And it doesn't end there.
Macaroni and cheese on a stick? Sunday is National Something on a Stick Day
To celebrate National Something on a Stick Day on Saturday, March 27, here's an array of food from corn dogs to a deep-fried Snickers that you can get on a stick. Why? Just because.
Pepsi's newest flavor has Peeps in it
The new cola, dubbed "Pepsi x Peeps," mixes the taste of a Pepsi with the "pillowy-soft and sweet" marshmallow flavor of Peeps.
SNAP Expansion Extended Through End Of September
The American Rescue Plan Act contains new extensions for people receiving food assistance during the pandemic. People receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will continue to get a 15% boost through the summer. The 15% benefit increase was first authorized by the December 2020 Covid-relief package, but was slated to expire in June. The […]
