ONLINE: Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW)

press release: "Wisconsin Cocktails: Why We Drink What We Drink.”

Presented by Jeanette Hurt, award-winning food and beverage writer and author of Wisconsin Cocktails.  

Online Meeting via Zoom (see access info below)

Cocktails have always had a stronghold in America's dairyland. This highly illustrated volume uncovers the true stories behind the state's obsession with brandy, ice cream drinks, and a smorgasbord of garnishes.

Beyond delving into mythic origins of several classic creations, Jeanette Hurt introduces a new generation of cocktails that offer a spin on standard concoctions. She explores the state's unique farm-to-table ethos influenced by an abundance of locally sourced ingredients. Also included are a wealth of interviews with notable mixologists, sharing numerous favorite recipes for specialty pick-me-ups that connoisseurs and home bartenders alike will be clamoring to try. A definitive account of the beverages we love, Wisconsin Cocktails insists we order our Old Fashioneds the right way—with brandy.

 Jeanette Hurt is an award-winning food and beverage writer, and the cheese and spirits contributor for Milwaukee Public Radio's "Lake Effect." Her books include Drink Like a Woman, The Joy of Cider: All You Ever Wanted to Know about Drinking and Making Hard Cider, and The Cheeses of Wisconsin: A Culinary Travel Guide.

You can buy signed copy of Jeanette’s book from Books & Company:

https://www.booksco.com/wisconsin-cocktails-signed-copy

How to Join the CHEW Meeting on March 3:

Sometime before the meeting, it’s a good idea to download the Zoom app/program onto your laptop, iPad or mobile.* You will need to sign up by providing your e-mail address and creating a password. If you don’t do this ahead of time, you’ll be prompted to download Zoom at meeting time. 

To join in at meeting time on March 3, open this link on your browser: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82297952702?pwd=ZUhxVmhtNGx0MVlkNWlmc3FTaWNxdz09

You will be prompted to provide the meeting password (below).

Alternatively, you can join the meeting via the Zoom app: Supply your email address and Zoom password and indicate that you want to join a meeting in progress. Now enter the meeting ID number (below), then click "Join the Meeting." You will be prompted to enter the meeting password (also below).

Meeting ID: 822 9795 2702

Passcode: 100451

One tap mobile

+13126266799,,82297952702#,,,,*100451# US (Chicago)

+16465588656,,82297952702#,,,,*100451# US (New York)

*For info about using a mobile phone to join a meeting, or for more instruction about using Zoom, visit the Zoom support page at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697

For more information, visit the CHEW website at chewwisconsin.com/ or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chewwis To get on our mailing list, or for additional information, email Joan Peterson at info@eatsmartguides.com or Terese Allen at tallen@gdinet.com