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Celebrating Six Years – a Giveaway!
Time to party, celebrate, sing and shout. And drink wine. I almost can’t believe it, but tomorrow, Madison Eats turns six! I discovered my first email solicitation…
Soul Food Culinary Tour – Big Bites and Small Steps Toward Change
The inaugural Soul Food Culinary Tour, in collaboration with the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce and Black Restaurant Week , was a success. There were…
Maraschino Cherries – Two Easy-to-Make Recipes
If your kids are like mine, they are drawn to bright red foods – hot Cheetos, Twizzlers, Takis, and of course maraschino cherries. Try as…
On the Taco Trail – Four Tasty Madison Tacos by Bike
Who doesn’t love tacos? While there isn’t a taco truck on every corner (yet), Madison, WI has an array of notable taco options. They range…
Rosé and Sunsets – The Power Couple
It’s infinitely easier to see the world through rose colored glasses when you are handed multiple glasses of delicious rosé wine , noshing on delectable…
Hibiscus Ginger Agua Fresca with Mezcal de Pechuga
When I travel, I am drawn to souvenirs that help me recapture a special moment. A shell and seed necklace reminds me of the beauty of the landscape, while a…
Global Eats on the Streets – 4 Madison Food Carts to Try Now
Street food often evokes images of taco and churro carts at a central plaza in Mexico, juicy lamb kebabs sizzling on a grill alongside a…
Ogden’s North Street Diner opens in Emerson East Neighborhood
Our family has called the Emerson East neighborhood home for about 10 years now. For about 8 of those years we jokingly referred to it…
Fresh Fish and Fire Dancers – Four Days on Isla Mujeres
Our journey continues…Day 5-9 of our Culinary Vacation to Mexico Isla Mujeres A 5-mile long island paradise, Isla Mujeres is only a 20 minute ferry…
Things to Do in Valladolid, Yucatan
Valladolid, Yucatan is a beautiful colonial city in the heart of the Yucatan peninsula. There are so many fun things to do in Valladolid, Yucatan.…
Palms, Pibil and Palapas – Two Days In Tulum
Nine Days on a Culinary and Cultural Vacation in the Yucatan and Quintana Roo. The story begins here… The magic of a place can take…
Three Favorite Madison Dishes of 2016
Selecting just a few favorite Madison dishes is like choosing a favorite child. It’s an impossible task. Though their redeeming qualities may differ greatly you…
Kombucha: It’s What’s for Dinner
I love kombucha. The tang, the sweetness, the slight effervescence that awakens my tastebuds. Kombucha is tart and crisp and loaded with probiotics. My three (current) favorite…
Creamy Indian Cashew Chicken
I love the versatility of cashews. In fact, I first remember having cashew ice cream years ago at a store in Tucson, AZ and marveling…
Five Great Gifts for Foodies
It’s not hard to find great gifts for the foodie on your list, especially when you turn to the plethora of locally made options. It’s almost…
Artisan Food Tour Connects Community
November 2016 has been a big month and it’s not over yet! I turned 46, and we had a presidential election. I hosted the Artisan Food…