Beef and Bean Chili with Mole
Jan 19 2021
When cold weather hits, all I want is soup or stew. Beef and bean chili is one of my favorite soups because it is so hearty, and it’s family friendly! I like to add an…
Instant Ramen Hack
Jan 08 2021
Spice Up Your Instant Ramen Noodle Recipe with these simple hacks Instant ramen noodles are one of the quickest & easiest meals to throw together. And a favorite dish to hack. Spice your instant ramen…
Two Easy Holiday Cookie Recipes
Dec 22 2020
Need a last minute holiday cookie recipe? These two easy and delicious holiday cookies are classic and festive – and don’t take long to make. Peanut butter blossoms are dressed up by rolling them in…
Thank you! And Gift Card Sale
Nov 29 2020
We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your support this year. Like so many businesses, we faced unimaginable circumstances that forced us to suspend our tours in March.…
2020 Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Nov 28 2020
Let’s face it, 2020 has been a tough one. As we approach the end of the year, we want to make this gift-giving season as easy as possible for you and the foodies in your…
Madison Eats develops a new food experience
Oct 24 2020
Originally published in Madison Magazine. “When in-person food tours needed to be put on pause due to COVID-19, Otehlia Cassidy decided to launch a new part of her business promoting Madison’s local food scene. Cassidy,…
Featured in WI State Journal – Madison trEats a unique food experience
Oct 24 2020
Originally published in Wisconsin State Journal. [Even though we] cannot take people on food tours with our company, Madison Eats, during the pandemic, [we have] created a food experience delivered in a bag — Madison…
9 Black-Owned Food Businesses to Shop Now and Forever
Sep 14 2020
Madison, WI is home to a diverse community of local food entrepreneurs. Here are nine local, Black-owned food businesses that we recently featured in our Madison trEats “Island Time” bag during Black business month. From…
The Power of Instagram To Build Business & Community
Aug 02 2020
When COVID-19 forced Otehlia Cassidy to stop giving tours, she still had her greatest single business asset: relationships. As the founder and owner of Madison Eats Food Tours and Madison trEats, she’s changed her business…
Easy Summer Cocktails
Jul 03 2020
I have always been intimidated by cocktail making. You have to do MATH, and understand RATIOS, right?? A little bit of this and a little bit of that doesn’t work, and you know, that’s my…
Black Lives Matter
Jun 12 2020
I founded Madison Eats Food Tours over eight years ago with the intent and mission to serve and support our community, particularly small businesses, minority-owned businesses and locally-owned businesses. I founded MEFT on my passion…
Rhubarb Recipes for Spring
May 24 2020
Rhubarb Recipes for Spring – Rhubarb Margarita & Savory Chutney Written by Amy Kruger for Madison Eats Spring is the most hopeful time of year. During April and May I eagerly wait for my rhubarb…
Hong Kong Style French Toast
May 16 2020
Hong Kong Style French toast is like normal French Toast dressed up in its Sunday best. Brought by the British to Hong Kong, Hong Kong Style French toast combines two layers of thick white bread,…
Partner Spotlight – Sol’s On the Square
May 12 2020
Partner Spotlight – Sol’s on the Square Welcome to our “Partner Spotlight” series, dedicated to showcasing the incredible work our partner businesses are doing day in and day out. We are missing our partners restaurants…
Madison trEats – Mother’s Day gift bags full of Local Love
May 04 2020
Introducing Madison trEats Mother’s Day Bag of Love Local Love for Mother’s Day Introducing Madison trEats and the Mother’s Day Bag of Love. We at Madison Eats are incredibly excited to announce our partnership with…
10 Favorite Takeout Spots in Madison, WI – Picks from the Madison Eats Quaran-team
May 04 2020
The Madison Eats quaran-team pulled together a list of our current 10 favorite takeout spots in Madison, Wisconsin. Whether you prefer Thai, pasta, pizza or burgers, we think you’ll find something delicious on this list.…
Spring Tacos – with Achiote Chicken, Ramp Pico and Sweet Potato Tortillas
Apr 28 2020
Ramps are one of the first signs of spring in a Wisconsin grocery store or farmers’ market. The bright green leaves, tender bulbs and purple hue make people swoon. And ramps are the perfect addition…
Spring Rolls – Rolling With It in our Quarantine Kitchen
Apr 13 2020
Just roll with it. Ha! Trying my hand at making fresh spring rolls AND some puns that will help us through this COVID-19 WTF pandemic. Amidst the sense of peace and calm that results from…
Bobotie – A South African Specialty from the Quarantine Kitchen
Apr 10 2020
I have written thousands of pages about my in-real-life travel experiences. But this post marks the first time I am chronicling a virtual travel experience, where I went to South Africa, just for an hour,…
