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Waitress serving a fish fry to customers at the Bavarian Inn in Glendale

Wisconsin Weekend: Perch Shortage Impact, The History Behind Fish Fry Tradition

March 6, 2020 - 6:00am

The Friday fish fry is a staple for many Wisconsinites. We learn how a yellow perch shortage in the Great Lakes region is affecting the lenten tradition. We also explore the history of the fish fry and learn about the cultural differences in the ways the dish is prepared.

Related Links: 
Restaurants Switch To Other Fish Specials As Yellow Perch Supplies Dry Up For Lent [2]
Host(s): 
Kate Archer Kent [3]
Guest(s): 
Patti Zarling [4]
Janet Gilmore [5]
Producer(s): 
Jana Rose Schleis [6]
Technical Director(s): 
Lee Rayburn [7]
Source URL: https://www.wpr.org/shows/wisconsin-weekend-perch-shortage-impact-history-behind-fish-fry-tradition

Links
[1] https://www.wpr.org/programs/morning-show
[2] https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2020/02/21/yellow-lake-perch-wont-option-most-restaurants-during-lent/4751209002/
[3] https://www.wpr.org/people/kate-archer-kent
[4] https://www.wpr.org/people/patti-zarling
[5] https://www.wpr.org/people/janet-gilmore
[6] https://www.wpr.org/people/jana-rose-schleis
[7] https://www.wpr.org/people/lee-rayburn