Food: Who We Are and What We Eat, thru Fall 2014, AppletonWI

Food: Who We Are and What We Eat
Food History Exhibit – until Fall, 2014
History Museum at the Castle, 330 E. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Tuesday through Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Discover the origins of the Fox Cities area’s most iconic food traditions, including fish fries, brandy old fashioneds, frozen custard, lager beer and sausages. Learn how historical and contemporary immigration shaped the area’s menus. Spear a sturgeon in a virtual shanty. Tell us about your favorite food traditions. Take home a recipe or two. Memorabilia from many long-time and some up-and-coming food vendors are represented in the exhibit, from pizza purveyors to drive-ins, food trucks and supper clubs. For info visit: www.myhistorymuseum.org/food.html