What Are Chubs?
Chubs are a traditional fish used in a variety of regional cuisines, often served smoked or grilled. Because chubs can be seasonal and sometimes difficult to find, they have become a unique culinary specialty and a topic of sustainability discussions. Tango Diva explores the culture, cuisine, and stories behind this unusual seafood delicacy.
Reasons to Visit Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a Great Place on the Great Lakes. (official slogan). Fun for foodies, art. architecture, nature lovers, and don’t forget the many festivals. We suggest on your first day taking a food tour and sample some local delicacies. Besides, plan on indulging on fried fish, sausages, cheese shops, and maybe…
If you’re an expat from the Great Lakes region, you probably have fond memories of delicious Chubs. My parents would serve up a platter of smoked Chubs with farm fresh tomatoes and raw onion slices. Heaven. Something about the rich flavor and firm texture. Let us know in the comments your favorite preparation. We’re pleased…
To the thousands of Midwest expats out there, your dreams have come true. Chubs are being fished again, after years of scarcity due to the evil quagga mussels eating plankton, their food source. Our preferred plate includes cold chubs, raw onions, tomatoes, and salty crackers. No? Tell us your fav preparation. Chubs are Back! Surprisingly,…
KRINGLE: WISCONSIN’S POORLY KEPT SECRETNo matter where you live there’s probably a favorite local food, a treat that expats wax rhapsodic about. Besides being America’s Dairyland, Wisconsinites, known as Cheese Heads, love their cheese (duh), beer, Chubs (fish), and bratwurst. Then there is the Kringle. WHAT THE HECK IS A KRINGLE?Step into the way-back machine…
Attention all Chub aficionados, (and who isn’t), Tango Diva researchers have tirelessly tracked down several sources of this most coveted fish, considered a delicacy by locals and expats. For example, Bearcats, of Algoma, Wisconsin, will supply your heart’s desire for $11.99/lb.Don’t believe us? Call the Chubs Hotline (920) 487-2372, sadly, not running 24/7. . Credible…
Road Trip Report: The lure of the most coveted fish, the elusive chubs, is for a limited time being fished again. I saw many stores selling in the Michigan Upper Peninsula, as well as mainstream grocery stores in Northern Wisconsin. Amazing. Tango Diva will continue to report on any and all sightings. . Proof that…
Fans of the tasty fresh water Chubs are in for bad news. Our beloved fish seem to be swimming towards extinction.
