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Wolf River Forge Crafts Custom Blades For Culinary Use, Hunting, and More

Wisconsinite's hand-forged business creates high quality, custom knives for hunting, fishing, and home use

Tyler Hackbarth, owner and artisan of Wolf River Forge, has always been drawn to hands-on work and the characteristics that define makers and artisans. In 2018, Hackbarth's passion and skills culminated in the founding of Wolf River Forge, specializing in custom Damascus and high carbon steel blades ...

Don't Get Bored With Your Board: New Charcuterie Ideas

spice up your spread with these creative twists on a traditional charcuterie

Charcuterie remains a popular staple for dinner parties, restaurants, and gatherings — these spreads clearly show no signs of decline and aren't going anywhere. Here are a couple of new ideas to freshen up your board ...

HOT (PINK) TO GO: Downtown E.C. Meat Raffle Series Dishes Up Local Goods

whether you go for the meat or the locally-designed merch, you'll be in good hands at this fundraiser raffle series

If the phrase “meat raffle” isn’t enough to grab your attention, this local raffle series’ bright pink Tees will! While the event logo and merchandise designs for Downtown Eau Claire, Inc.’s (DECI) meat raffle event series plays on small-town nostalgia with a playful twist, the goal of the series is a bit more serious: raising money for DECI ...

Fresh Trout, Salmon, and More In Our Neck of the Woods

it's true: you can get your hands on regional and local fresh filets right in the Chippewa Valley

If you're a seafood-lover like me, you might be torn on how to eat local and regional while enjoying fish, and not having the time to harvest your own. Rest assured, the Chippewa Valley region offers several readily accessible, high-quality fish producers ...

WHEEL OF MEAT: Scorch’s PFG-TV Segment Showcases Local Meat

radio, YouTube personality has been running versions of the game since 1995

Putting a literal spin on meat raffles and other giveaways, local media personality Scorch has created a unique way for his viewers to win some meat. The “Wheel of Meat” segment has garnered popularity over several iterations of Scorch’s show, and is now part of ...

BRAT THOUGHTS: People Pleasers, Personal Faves, and Wacky Wursts

local bratwurst aficionado rates some of the best examples of this ‘robust sausage’ in the Valley

According to legend, and Wikipedia, nearly 800 years ago in Franconia, Germany, culinary perfection was developed - the bratwurst was created. Today, over 4,400 miles away thanks to immigration and problematic land policy, this robust sausage has found itself as a staple in the summertime diet of many Wisconsinites...

Jacobson’s Market in C.F. Expands, Moves to New Location

local meat market’s grand opening in new location will be May 10

Locals have begun the age-old Wisconsin spring tradition: uncovering their grills and preparing for grill season. Even though this spring has probably resulted in many coverings and re-coverings of household grills (thanks, Wisco weather), when it comes to busting out ...

Five Meaty Deals You Didn’t Know About in The Chippewa Valley

if you’re on the hunt for a deal, check out these carnivorous meal steals

If you scour the web long enough, you're sure to stumble across some BOGO burger deals at local joints and daily specials on some meat-based dishes, but for my fellow carnivores out there looking to save a buck, I pulled together five deals in the area you should take advantage of ASAP ...

The Grain Bin Butchery & Market Offers On-The-Farm Slaughtering

new owners now offer meat delicacies rarely offered in the area

Tucked away off of one of Boyceville’s country roads, the Grain Bin Butchery & Market (E4548 County Rd FF, Boyceville) is one of the area’s best-kept secrets. Owners Jason McDonald and Aron Dunn bought the Grain Bin in May...

Brats, Brats, and More Brats

Mike’s Star Market has been kickin’ it for more than 30 years, and they offer more than 30 brat varieties

Mike’s Star Market has been serving up top-tier meats to the Chippewa Valley since 1990, its longstanding place among the local biz ranks speaking to their reputation and high quality grub. Among the array of steak options, pork sausage varieties, custom spice mixes, and so much more, are the brats...