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…
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…
Your Health, Safety and Peace of Mind during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Mar 12 2020
We understand you are concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus. We are, too. New Flexible Cancellation and Refund Policy- Your Health and Safety is first How Madison Eats is working to protect the health and safety…
8 Favorite Restaurants to try in Havana, Cuba
Feb 20 2020
I have heard more often than not that Cuba will capture your heart but not your taste buds. I can’t argue with the first point – in one year I have traveled to Cuba four…
Kir and Kir Royale- The Iconic French Cocktail
Nov 25 2019
Kir and Kir Royale – Perfect cocktails for the holidays Written by Jenina Mella for Madison Eats Food Tours Maybe it’s my age, but I find myself looking back at my childhood food memories a…
On the Cheese Curd Trail – Twelve Best Places for Fried Cheese Curds in Madison, WI
Oct 22 2019
October 15 is National Cheese Curd Day, but we’re celebrating all year round with – you guessed it! – as many cheese curds as our stomachs can handle. Take a cheese curd tour with us…
7 Restaurants to try on Madison’s Northside
Oct 02 2019
If you live on Madison’s northside, you already know that it is home to some great restaurants. Madison’s northside has changed quite a bit over the past several years and is growing as a dining…
Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup
Dec 22 2018
Take something as simple as cheesy potato soup and add a little bit of Wisconsin to it—a chunk of aged cheddar, a splash of Wisconsin beer—and you end up with a meal that is hearty,…
Maple Pecan Pie Bars
Nov 25 2017
When a person tells me that something is “as easy as pie” I’m usually going to be the first one to call their bluff. Making pie is not that easy. Do you add vodka or…
Grilled Forest Mushroom Soup with Avocado Mousse
Sep 27 2017
This recipe is from a cooking class on our Culinary Vacation to Mexico, taught by Chef Arturo Lopez Arce Abundis. A perfect fall soup that features many ingredients that can be found at your local farmers’ market!…
Soul Food Culinary Tour – Big Bites and Small Steps Toward Change
Aug 21 2017
The inaugural Soul Food Culinary Tour, in collaboration with the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce and Black Restaurant Week, was a success. There were a few challenges; serving 20 guests can overwhelm the staff at…
5 Foolproof Steps to a Great Cake
Aug 21 2016
It’s birthday month around here; both my husband and daughter celebrate August birthdays. And those Leo’s like to know they are center stage. A delicious and beautiful birthday cake is a great way to show…
Goodman Food Pantry Meal Serves the Community
Jul 29 2016
Madison is known for its many noteworthy restaurants, but who could imagine that a community meal at the Goodman Community Center (GCC), using ingredients found in GCC’s food pantry and cooked by a small group…
Kitchen Essentials
Feb 09 2016
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 set of four cups is made from white ceramic with…
Rock and Mineral Cookies
Jan 13 2016
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? Me She did! Baking for science? Of course. Not only is…
Five Great Uses for Apple Cider
Nov 02 2015
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 are some of my favorite ways to use apple cider:…
DAIS Kitchen serves up hope and support
Oct 07 2015
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 kitchen and dining spaces are the first things residents see…
Summer Ratatouille
Sep 03 2015
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 around the yard, and lets me pick her up. Oh,…
