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Comfort food at it’s finest! I may have missed Pi day, but I’m just in time for St. Paddy’s Day! Shepherd’s pie is one of…

Oh, Wisconsin. I love you so. One day spring is here, and everyone floods outside, bringing out the bikes, scooters, beer and frisbees. The next,…

A few of my favorite things that you can find locally, with global appeal. * Bat Trang measuring cups  Pretty enough to display as art, this…

So when my daughter comes home from school, says she has a science project to do, and they can make cookies, guess who got excited?…

Inspired by the first snowfall of the year, this soup evokes warmth and sunlight with its celebration of North African flavors including  Savory Accents harissa…

Laila Borokhim of Layla’s Persian Food says she’s not a chef, she’s a cook. “Food should be accessible and meaningful, not fancy. I just cook…

The golden color and luscious flavor of this soup matches the beauty of a fall day. Serves many, takes about 45 minutes. Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive…

It’s apple season. I love me some apple cider, and aside from drinking it, you can use it in lots of great fall recipes. Here…

I have become a recent fan of Cooking Light; I’m not sure what took me so long. Over the past week I have tried a few…

Explore the city’s unique neighborhoods and scenic downtown area while you enjoy delicious food and drink samples. Read More

Originally published in Madison Magazine, August 2015 Domestic Abuse Intervention Services opened the doors of its new Fordem Avenue facility in August 2014, and the enormous…

Not a fan of tomato jam? (Hey, it rhymed!) This recipe will change your mind. (uh, dare I point out..naaah) Seriously, though, this recipe from…

I play favorites. Not with my kids, but with our chickens. The blond one is sooooo cute! And, like most blonds, smart. She follows me…

The biggest draw of the tours is that you get to experience Madison in a fun, new way.   Read more

I just came back from market. For $9.50 I bought a bucket full of pickling cucumbers, a large bunch of dill, and some garlic.  Yep,…

I love getting mail the old fashioned way—in envelopes. And I’m not referring to the bills and advertisements that fill my mailbox daily. I’m talking…