By
Mike Wais, on June 28th, 2010
We just rolled out a new summer grilling item at Festival: fresh kabobs! They are so delicious! There are four varieties and we make them fresh in our kitchens several times a week.
Certified Angus Beef Burgundy Pepper Spoon Steak & Potato Fully cooked potatoes
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By
Mike Wais, on May 7th, 2010
Last Saturday evening I grilled a pound of Fresh Norwegian Salmon fillets on the grill. I’ve never really liked the taste of salmon before but I wanted to give it another shot. Like most folks, I’m trying to eat healthier and salmon is very good for you—it’s high in Omega 3s.
I turned my gas
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By
Mike Wais, on March 12th, 2010
Did you know that the Gerber Amish Chickens we sell everyday in all of our stores are healthy for you?
The company Gerber Poultry which produces the chicken has been around since 1952. Their claim is to have the best chicken available the way
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By
Mike Wais, on January 29th, 2010
Have you ever paid a lot of money for a beautiful Prime Rib Roast and over-cooked it? Maybe you had friends over and it wrecked your whole meal because the roast was still raw when you pulled it out of the oven?
This doesn’t have to happen anymore! When you shop in our Meat Department
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By
Mike Wais, on December 14th, 2009
Growing up, my family always made seafood for Christmas Eve dinner. Ma was in the kitchen with two deep fryers going, one with sea scallops, and the other with shrimp. She also had a big pan of baked cod in the oven.
About three years ago I first heard of Turducken from John Madden while
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By
Mike Wais, on October 16th, 2009
Fall is here, frost is on the pumpkin, and sweaters, sweatshirts, and coats have reappeared, too—which means this: Are you ready for some football—and some tasty tailgating? Whether you’re heading to a Green Bay Packers or a Wisconsin Badgers football game, you can always count on Festival Foods to be your tailgating headquarters. Some favorite
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By
Mike Wais, on September 16th, 2009
I like to think that I’m a steak connoisseur. I love Rib eyes and NY Strip steaks cooked medium rare. I believe we have the best beef program that you can find. If you haven’t heard it’s Certified Angus Beef, which is an upper two thirds choice graded beef. As far as I can remember
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By
Mike Wais, on September 16th, 2009
My name is Mike Wais and I’m the Director of Meat/Seafood for Festival Foods. I was born and raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin. I graduated Onalaska High School. My wife and I are approaching our 29 year anniversary now. In my off time I enjoy the outdoors.
I started working for Skogen’s Festival Foods when
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