Spring Tacos – with Achiote Chicken, Ramp Pico and Sweet Potato Tortillas
Apr 28 2020
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…
Bobotie – A South African Specialty from the Quarantine Kitchen
Apr 10 2020
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,…
5 Easy Tailgate Menu Ideas Featuring Local Wisconsin Foods
Oct 24 2017
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…
Kombucha: It’s What’s for Dinner
Jan 16 2017
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,…
Creamy Indian Cashew Chicken
Dec 29 2016
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.…
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Mar 16 2016
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…
Recipe: Lemon chicken en papillote
Jul 27 2015
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 about letters, written by hand. My mom alone seems to…
Baked Yassa Chicken with Attieke and Caramelized onions
Dec 10 2014
A West African inspired dish featuring steamed cassava flour, baked chicken in a mustard marinade, caramelized onions and tomatow/onion garnish. Oh, and hot sauce! Perfect for a winter night. Attieke Attieke, dried Water Mix equal…
Quinoa – Grilled Chicken Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Feta
Jul 24 2014
(Quinoa haters, you have been warned.) I have had an amazing week! I got our CSA share from Butterbean Community Farm yesterday and proceeded to grill the squash, carrots and onions. I had some chicken…
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 tbsp oil 1 pound beef stew meat 1 large yellow…
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 crowd during their beer and food pairing demo at the Kohler Food…
