I'm Amanda, I live in Wisconsin and I blog for an online Wisconsin gift store.  I've learned a thing or two about Wisconsin products and the people who make them, so I am excited to share my ten best things, made in Wisconsin.  Some of the products on my list you might expect to see, but some of them might surprise you.

10 Things We Love, Made in Wisconsin

Cheese

Not so surprising… The first thing everyone thinks of when they hear Wisconsin is cheese, and we're proud of it! Wisconsin cheesemakers make 2.6 billion pounds of cheese each year according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. When looking for gifts for friends and family, consider a gift basket that features Wisconsin cheese from Northwoods Cheese.
Made in Wisconsin: Gift basket featuring Northwoods Cheese
 

Bratwurst

You've also probably heard that we enjoy bratwurst in Wisconsin. It's 100% true. A sporting event without a bratwurst just doesn't feel right. Try Nueske Applewood Smoked Bratwurst and other award-winning Nueske products.
 

Nueske Applewood Smoked Bratwurst, made in WisconsinIce Cream

Now ice cream might not come to mind right away when you think of Wisconsin but our high standards for dairy products applies to frozen treats as well. In Wisconsin we like our ice cream with rich dairy and quality ingredients. One of the ice cream shops in my home town called the Chocolate Shoppe, has a motto: “If you want low fat, eat carrots!”.

Outdoor Gear

Whether it's fishing, camping, hunting, biking or snowshoeing, we love the great outdoors in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is home to several companies making quality outdoor products including  Firl Industries (canvas log carriers).

Firl Industries log carriers, Made in Wisconsin Wood Work

Wisconsin has many talented woodworkers like David Haesigg of DHH Designs. One popular style is to use a variety of different colored Wisconsin woods (walnut, oak, cherry, etc.) in one piece to create stylish and functional items like clipboards, vases, salt and pepper shakers, and more.
DHH Designs, Made in Wisconsin

Flower Bulb Baskets

Spring is quite fickle in Wisconsin. We never know if it will be 75 and sunny or 35 and snowing, so we like to bring Spring inside when we can. Flower bulb baskets from Wisconsin Grower's Greenhouse are a popular gift since they bring a little bit of the outdoors indoors.
Wisconsin Growers Greenhouse gift baskets

 Wisconsin Art

The beauty of Wisconsin inspires artists to capture Wisconsin scenes in all types of art including photography, prints and even fused glass like the artwork by Jennifer Spink of White Lily Glass.

Pottery

Classic pottery pieces from family-owned  Rowe Pottery Works, are handcrafted and intricately detailed in Wisconsin. These clay creations make a great gift or addition to your own home's decor.

Rowe Pottery Works, Made in Wisconsin Cookies

Gourmet, hand decorated cookies make a thoughtful gift for any occasion, and the bakers in Wisconsin have every personality and season covered. The bakers at K-Delights create colorful holiday cookies, thank you cookies, and of course, Green Bay Packer cookies.

Kringle

A Kringle is a giant Danish pastry from Racine, Wisconsin. They have flaky layers, decadent fillings, and icing on top, so if you haven't tried a Kringle, you're missing out on one of Wisconsin's specialties. Since there are several Danish bakeries in Racine, Wisconsin, make sure you get your Kringle from my favorite- O and H Bakery.
Kringle Danish, Made in Wisconsin
We love our cheese and bratwurst but we have so many more Wisconsin products that we are proud of! I'm always excited to hear about Wisconsin-made items so if you have any favorites that I didn't list, please comment below.
 
 
Things We Love Made in Wisconsin
 
 Amanda Maurer is the resident blogger at Wisconsinmade.com, an online gourmet food and gift store providing products made with pride and passion in Wisconsin to the rest of the United States.

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