By Adam Haen
FEED Kitchens

When you think about food carts, you think of bright summer days around the Square, evening cart round-ups or getting a tasty treat at a music festival. You don’t usually think of the cold Wisconsin winter. Nick Whetro is trying to change that.

Whetro’s cart, Ich Liebe Dich Mac ‘N Cheese, started working out of the FEED Kitchens in November and business has been brisk. Located at the corner of Dayton and Orchard Streets, he serves up soups, rolls and, of course, mac and cheese. Ich Liebe Dich Mac ‘N Cheese means I Love You Mac ‘N Cheese. With flavors like “Die Wunderbare Mac” (cheddar, colby and muenster cheese topped with crispy bread crumbs), “Hello My Name is Bacon/Siracha Mac” (cheddar and mozzarella with a hint of Siracha, topped with crispy bacon crumbles) and “The Macaulay Culkin” (cheddar jack cheese; just cheese man, just cheese) you can’t argue with the sentiment. All are baked pastas and make a fantastic lunch on a cold winter day.

Whetro had his cart built by Trailers A Go Go of Oldsmar, Fla., specifically to be able to operate during the winter, including a space heater to keep his toes from freezing. As the year goes on, Whetro will be adding more options (like salads during the summer and more specialty mac  and cheeses) and hopes to expand his areas of coverage, including the option to cater special events.

Check out his website (www.ildmacncheese. com) or visit his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ildmac ncheese) to see the menu and to find out when and where his food card is located.