Schedule a demonstration in our Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Watch our Home Economist prepare favorite recipes from our newest Taste of Home Cookbooks. Get helpful hints and ask your cooking questions. Step into our Test Kitchen, learn the inside story and history of our Taste of Home Test Kitchens.
Contact: Visitor Center Staff
1-414/423-3080
visitorcenter@reimanpub.com Time: Thursday- Saturday
10:00 am - 2 p.m. Length: 30 minutes Cost: $2.00 per person
Minimum 15 people
Up to 20 people at a time
Great Harvest Bread Co. This “from-scratch bakery” grinds its own whole grain flour daily and bakes on-site. Your group will have a hands-on demonstration of their bread making process including kneading and design. Each person on the tour gets a bread sample and a $1.00-off coupon.
Contact: Dawn Wright
1-414/423-5985
jdwright82@aol.com Time: Wednesday or Thursday
1:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. Length: 30 minutes Cost: $1.00 per person or
minimum $20
Up to 25 people
Each person on the tour gets a bread sample and a $1.00-off coupon. Standing room only.
One-week notice is required.
Lotions & Potions Dee Dee’s unique shop features top-of-the-line bath and body products, such as Crabtree & Evelyn, The Thymes, Burt’s Bees and many more. The shop specializes in custom scenting products such as lotions, bath gels, bubble baths and others. You can choose from over 200 oils to create your own unique fragrance. Participants can “sample” the oils and learn benefits of aromatherapy. “What is aromatherapy, and what’s everyone talking about?” Each attendee will receive a coupon for 10percent off their purchase for the day.
Contact: Dee Dee Ternes Time: Monday through Saturday
1-414/423-1959
10:00 a.m.-12noon or 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
terneson@aol.com Length: 15-20 minutes Cost: No fee
Minimum of 4 people
Up to 8 people
Standing room only.
Two-week notice is required.
Cherri’s Savor the Flavor, Inc. Cherri and husband/partner Larry are so enthusiastic about their homemade and Wisconsin products including Wisconsin wines, fresh ground spices and homemade dips and rubs. They also feature cool kitchen gadgets, wonderful gift items and more in their unique store. Cherri will share her knowledge about different spices–how they originated, their uses and their benefits. You’ll taste-test their homemade products and Wisconsin wines. They will gear the talk to your specific group interest.
They also offer unique after hour’s private food and wine tasting parties.
Contact: Cherri Hollis
1-414/423-6607 Time: Tuesday or Friday
10:00 a.m.–4 p.m.
cherrisstf@aol.com Length: 30 minutes Cost: Free
Minimum of 10people
Limit of 15 people
15 minutes between group tours.
Standing room only.
One-week notice is required.
Once Upon a Time A unique old-fashioned bookstore for the child in all of us. Paula will share her expertise on how to select a good or appropriate book for any age group. She will recommend books on topics you are interested in for yourself, children and grandchildren. Learn how to start up a book club in your neighborhood!
Contact: Paula Lund
1-414/ 855-0589
paula@onceuponthenet.com Time: Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Length: 20–30 minutes Cost: Free
Minimum of 10 people
Up to 20 people
Seating available.
One-week notice is required.
Apples of Eden Julie and Tony make delicious one-of-a-kind gourmet apples, chocolates, desserts and fine gift packages. Their homemade chocolate treats are made on-site. Learn the history of chocolate from around the world while sampling different varieties. Discover its health benefits and how to choose the best quality chocolate.
Contact: Julie and Tony Quebbemann
1-414/ 421-7011 Time: Tuesday through Friday
9:00a.m. or 6:00p.m.
www.applesofeden.com Length: 20-30 minutes Cost: $5.00 per person
Minimum 10 people
Up to 15 people
Seating available.
One-week notice is required.
Ferch’s Malt Shoppe and Grille This wonderful nostalgic malt shop offers homemade frozen custard mixed to any flavor on a frozen marble-top slab. Their menu includes specialty burgers, sandwiches and wraps, salads, grilled specialties and the best fries you’ve ever tasted! Betty and Jeff will show you what goes into making a quality frozen custard and how they offer over 1million flavor combinations on their frozen marble-top. Each participant will receive a free sample of flavored custard.
Contact: Betty or Jeff Ferchoff
1-414/ 423-1414
www.ferchs.com Time: Monday through Thursday
10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Length: 20 minutes Cost: $3.50 per person
Sampling different varieties of chocolate.
Minimum of 10 people
Up to 25 people
Each participant will receive a free sample of flavored custard.
Sitting or standing during demonstration.
Three-day notice is required.
The Shoppe Around the Corner This shop with panache, has one of a kind home accessories, home decorating ideas, great art, treats and more. Its room designs have been featured in the American Cancer Society’s Christmas House among others, as well as being part of workshops at a local woman’s college. Storeowner Kathy will demonstrate her expertise with candles, bow making, floral arrangements, mantel displays and other seasonal design concepts.
Contact: Cathy Davenport
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Penny Forest
1-414/ 421-3370
Time: Monday through Saturday10:00a.m.–11:00a.m. Length: 30 minutes Cost: Free
Minimum of 6 people
Up to 10 people
Standing room only.
One-week notice is required.
Margo’s Village Boutique This boutique features unique clothing, handcrafted jewelry, accessories and gifts Margo will present your group with a fashion show in the theater at the Reiman Publications Visitor Center.
She will also discuss the latest fashion trends, colors, and how to accessorize your wardrobe.
Contact: Margo Kuehn
1-414/ 423-7060 Time: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
10:00a.m.-12:00 noon Length: 20-30 minutes Cost: $3.00 per person
Minimum of 10 people
Up to 100 people
Seating for up to 120 available.
One-month notice is required.
