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View Article  Kringles: Danish pastry, Racine-style
By Vesna Vuynovich Kovach
In Racine County Visitor Guide, 2001

What original Racine creation is tender, feather-light flaky, and totally scrumptious? It’s kringle, Racine’s signature ethnic dish--a local treasure par excellence.

The kringle style of Danish pastry--an oval ring, generously filled and iced--was developed by Danish-American bakers in Racine. Like croissant, its culinary cousin, traditional Danish pastry is made by repeatedly rolling out a piece of dough, coating it with butter, folding it, and then ...   more »
View Article  Hidden Racine County
By Vesna Vuynovich Kovach
In Racine County Visitor Guide, 2001

Some of Racine County’s most intriguing treasures are somewhat tricky to discover. We’ve compiled a short list of must-see wonders of this diverse region--and the inside scoop on how to take advantage of them.

Be sure to call ahead for each of these attractions. Hours are limited, reservations are required, or both. Signage is slight, so get directions.

You’ll be amazed at how much hidden ...   more »
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I'm a freelance writer in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in articles about food, culinary history, customs, personalities, and other things that make life fun. My work has appeared in several local and regional publications, and a couple of national ones.