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An homage to my dad who had only a few dishes he made and this salmon burger was one of them. My take is to use fresh fish rather than canned salmon, but that works…

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…

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…

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,…

There’s nothing that says fall in Madison, Wisconsin like a stroll around the Dane County Farmers’ Market and a UW Badgers football game. In fact, a trip to the farmers’ market pre-game means loads of…

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 ways to enjoy kombucha are detailed below: in a spritzer,…

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 at the creamy texture, mild flavor and silky mouth feel.…

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 our daughter’s favorite foods. Could it be because her last…