Meals

Many traditions reside in the Midwest and often revolve around the kitchen. For Norwegian descendants in the northern Midwest there is no tastier tradition than preparing and enjoying a serving of lefse. This traditional potato based flatbread is simple to make and can be enjoyed as a post supper snack or a sweet start...
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“Ask any Wisconsinite what is on the menu on Friday night and the answer is most likely going to be some kind of fish. Growing up in a smaller sized Midwestern town in Wisconsin, I became accustomed to Friday night eateries and the battered delicacies which were served in small wicker baskets. Perch, cod, or whitefish, beer battered with a side order of American fries and...
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A Midwestern Gentleman is a carnivore. He indulges in fine meats, state fair favorites and wild game, sometimes in the same day. The mighty bovine is respected in the Heartland, a respect immortalized in Salem Sue. Standing a staggering 38 ft. tall and 50 ft. long the statue of the Holstein overlooks an area...
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Not feeling your best? With the shortest days of the year upon us have you fallen victim to a general winter induced malaise? Here at MWG we feel your pain. Less sunlight means less vitamin D for your body. A vitamin D deficiency must be addressed by the mindful Midwestern Gentleman. Supplemental vitamins you...
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We had a request for a venison chili recipe and we wanted to make sure we supplied you with the right one. Anyone can chop up some venison, open up a can of Hormel and wallah! For a Midwestern Gentleman, a real meal calls for a real recipe so today we bring you Drunk...
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Breakfast, road trips, fishing, hunting or just because, beef jerky is one of the major food groups for a Midwestern Gentleman. If you have ever found yourself traveling down I-94, I-35, I-55 or I-69 you have come across beef jerky outlets, truck stops and gas stations that have a wide variety. Beef Jerky is...
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