Milwaukee-Made Snacks, Drinks and Products | Milwaukee Magazine

6 Local Foodie Goods We Love

From a super-rare cheese to an award-winning caramel sauce with an unexpected ingredient, you’ll want to add these to your cart.

LENDING A HAND

Bay View Printing Co. Tea Towel

The geometric pattern – locally designed and screen-printed – adds modern pop to your kitchen linens ($24).

Photo by Nicholas Miramontes, courtesy of Bay View Printing Company

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SWEET HEAT

Madison Chocolate Co. Ghost Pepper Caramel Sauce

With a silky texture and balanced heat, this 2023 Good Food Award winner is the ultimate dessert topping ($16)

 

Photo courtesy of Madison Chocolate Co.

NUTTY BUDDY

Nutkrack Candied Pecans

A roasty, addictively sweet-salty snack made by Madison’s aptly named Nutkrack (8-ounce $10).

Photo courtesy of Nutkrack

EXTRAORDINARY DAIRY

Hook’s 20-Year White Cheddar

The aging of this rare – and hence, pricey! – cheese, in limited release starting May 15, imparts a refined crunch (Half-pound $105). 

Photo courtesy of Larry’s Market

GLAZING TRAILS

Yoko Ceramics Handmade Cup

Sip your favorite warm beverage from this pretty, glossy sea-green vessel ($32).

Photo courtesy of Yoko Ceramics

MIX AND MINGLE

Top Note Tonic Sparkling Grapefruit Soda

The tart-sweet fizzy bev from Wisconsin’s Top Note Tonic makes a splendid cocktail mixer (4-pack $8-$9).

Photo courtesy of Top Note Tonic

 

 

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Ann Christenson has covered dining for Milwaukee Magazine since 1997. She was raised on a diet of casseroles that started with a pound of ground beef and a can of Campbell's soup. Feel free to share any casserole recipes with her.