CHEW: “Hungry for Wisconsin,” May 6th @ 7:15 PM

“Hungry for Wisconsin”

Madison journalist Mary Bergin will be the speaker at the May 6th meeting of the Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW). She will talk about some of the state’s lesser known culinary gems, which make up a large part of her newest book, Hungry for Wisconsin: A Tasty Guide for Travelers. What everybody in the book has in common is integrity of product. The book subjects are a reminder that when we have our way with food, we are making statements about authenticity: our values, quirks, obsessions, ethnic pride.

“Hungry for Wisconsin” also is an acknowledgement that interest in culinary tourism is gaining momentum. When you are away, you need to eat - and more businesses have figured out that a meal can be an experience as much as it is sustenance.

Mary grew up on a dairy farm and rarely left Wisconsin before entering college. She paid her way through school by waitressing at a Wisconsin summer resort and couldn't wait to leave her home state. Now she wouldn't think of living anyplace else, but that doesn't mean she stays home much. Mary began writing a weekly and syndicated travel column in 2002. “Sidetracked in Wisconsin: A Guide for Thoughtful Travelers,” her first book, went into a second printing shortly after its 2006 introduction.

Her biggest influences as a writer are average people who work hard, live humbly, are satisfied with what they own but strive quietly to become better people. She believes that writers need to make sure these voices and stories are heard.

Meeting Venue:
Goodman Atwood Community Center, 149 Waubesa Street, Madison
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Any chance we can get her to come down here and speak sometime? I know Madison isn't that far, but I'm leaving town the following week, and can't really take a day off to go to Madison just before taking a week off to go to Michigan.

Hi,

I can check.

Regards,