A few years ago, I followed the life of a cheese curd, from milk on a dairy farm to fresh cheese in Ellsworth, Wis., to deep-fried glory at the Fair. On the Fairgrounds, though, there are plenty of ...

Some dishes are pure comfort food, and this deep-fried sausage stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon is exactly that. With a crispy golden beer batter, gooey melted cheese inside, and smoky bacon ...

There is one area where you might want to pull back on the fat of your Chicago-style pizza, and it might sound surprising at ...

State Fair's 'Original' cheese curd stand is calling it quits The folks at Original Deep Fried Cheese Curds are calling it quits, and it will be up to other vendors to carry the torch for the iconic ...

"Remember, if you can't stop in, smile as you go by! " is the motto of the Peanut Bar and Cashew Lounge in Carbondale. Home and Backyard had the chance to not only stop in, but sample their cuisine ...