It’s OK, we get it. A Cheesehead, the Wisconsin icon that it is, isn’t everybody’s fashion statement of choice.
So to help visitors coming to Lambeau Field find something a little less conspicuous to take along back home from Green Bay, we offer a few picks for souvenirs.
Snack sticks and sausage from Maplewood Meats
The family meat market in Howard is such a destination that actress Olivia Munn once gave it a shout-out on “Conan” when she was dating Aaron Rodgers. The meat cases are endless, but if you’re looking for something that travels well without a cooler, Maplewood’s German-style summer sausage or its signature snack sticks are an easy grab. Go for the vacuum-sealed packages rather than fresh from the case, and they should last just fine within a carry-in until you get home. Snack sticks come in all kinds of flavors, but original, honey barbecue, cheddar cheese and jalapeno are the top sellers, said plant manager Brad Van Hemelryk.
For those looking to leave with a bigger haul of meat, plan ahead. Maplewood can prep your order and freeze it so you can get it home. It’s something out-of-town visitors often do when they fly in for Packers games, sometimes bringing an extra empty suitcase they can fill up…