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Tyrolean Sausage Links Old and New (recipe included) Tyrolean Sausage Links Old and New (recipe included)
Apr 30 2014
Originally published in Madison Magazine, April 2014 One bittersweet aspect of writing is that I don’t know who, if anyone, reads what I write. I…
African & American Store Brings a Taste of Africa to Madison African & American Store Brings a Taste of Africa to Madison
Apr 23 2014
The African & American Store on Madison’s east side exists almost by accident. “I wanted to leave New York City to raise my family, but…
Restaurant Re-creation: Forequarter’s Sprouted Lentils with Fried Oyster Mushrooms, and Salted Lime Curd. Restaurant Re-creation: Forequarter’s Sprouted Lentils with Fried Oyster Mushrooms, and Salted Lime Curd.
Apr 04 2014
Every once in a while a dish I eat at a restaurant intrigues me so much I feel compelled to make it at home. Is…
Chef Tory Miller’s Seafood Fra Diavolo Chef Tory Miller’s Seafood Fra Diavolo
Mar 06 2014
This simple yet elegant version of fra diavolo from the executive chef and co-owner of L’Etoile and Graze is inspired by the Italian Christmas tradition…
Warm Curry Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Warm Curry Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Feb 27 2014
S ometimes I want it all. Perhaps I am indecisive, or perhaps I am an overachiever. Or both. I want a clean house, time to…
Tip Top Tavern Re-opens on the Top Tip Top Tavern Re-opens on the Top
Feb 21 2014
Tip Top Tavern’s mystique and bad reputation precede its recent renovation and highly anticipated opening by Ben Altschul. Altschul says that the purchase of the…
Best Beef Stew Best Beef Stew
Jan 16 2014
I make this about once a week in the winter, and it satisfies everyone! Be sure to scroll down for the How-To video! Ingredients: 3…
West African Peanut Stew Recipe West African Peanut Stew Recipe
Jan 09 2014
This peanut stew recipe is my go-to and based on a recipe that I learned in Mali, West Africa. My kids LOVE this recipe and it’s versatile.
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Jan 03 2014
I’ve been told I’m a good baker, and I like to bake, but when it comes to cookies, I feel like my success is limited.…
Candied Nuts Candied Nuts
Dec 19 2013
You’re gonna love these nuts! A perfect snack for the holiday table, they are great to eat plain, or to top a salad. My version…
Artisan Tour 2013 Recap Artisan Tour 2013 Recap
Dec 19 2013
The Second Annual Holiday Artisan Food Tour made me want just one thing. A Third Annual Tour. We started at the Madison Enterprise Center, run…
Better with Beer Better with Beer
Dec 18 2013
Marc Stroobandt , master beer sommelier from Stella Artois , and chef Michael Feker from Il Mito in Milwaukee, quickly won over a large…