
Hong Kong Style French Toast
May 16 2020
Hong Kong Style French toast is like normal French Toast dressed up in its Sunday best. Brought by the British to Hong Kong, Hong Kong Style French toast combines two layers of thick white bread,…

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…

Spring Rolls – Rolling With It in our Quarantine Kitchen
Apr 13 2020
Just roll with it. Ha! Trying my hand at making fresh spring rolls AND some puns that will help us through this COVID-19 WTF pandemic. Amidst the sense of peace and calm that results from…

Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs – Comfort Food from Chef Giovanni of Bar Corallini
Mar 26 2020
I want to be wrapped in a big hug. Or a big bowl of pasta. Who doesn’t? All of this non-touching reminds me of how much social interaction, shared meals, hugs and kisses are part…

Quick Pickled Beets and Fennel
Aug 09 2018
Quick pickled beets and fennel preserve our summer bounty What is it about beets that puts them on many folks’ “most unwanted” list? It can’t be their gorgeous color, or their delicious earthy greens. Eaten…

Chaya & Cacao on Isla Mujeres, Mexico Redefines and Refines Island Fare
Apr 05 2018
Nestled under a palm frond canopy, just a short walk from Isla Mujeres’ North Beach is Chef Lori Dumm’s newest restaurant on Isla Mujeres, Mexico–Chaya & Cacao. Chaya & Cacao redefines and refines island fare.…

Mexican Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Jan 25 2018
This Mexican Chocolate Mousse is simply amazing. It is light, not too sweet, and can be made on the counter and stove top in about 30 minutes. How awesome is that? There are a few…

Best Banana Bread
Jan 08 2018
This banana bread recipe is foolproof and you can add your own flair! It is my go to recipe for brunch, a potluck or dessert. Add some nuts or toffee. How about a coconut lime…

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…

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…

Vegan Mushroom Ceviche
Sep 18 2017
RECIPE: VEGAN MUSHROOM CEVICHE (courtesy of Restaurare in Tulum) Such a simple, delicious and flavorful way to prepare mushrooms! Courtesy of the generous and lovely staff at Restaurare Vegan Restaurant in Tulum, Mexico. Makes 1…

Maraschino Cherries – Two Easy-to-Make Recipes
Jul 19 2017
If your kids are like mine, they are drawn to bright red foods – hot Cheetos, Twizzlers, Takis, and of course maraschino cherries. Try as I might, substituting natural cherry fruit leather or beet-colored chips…

Hibiscus Ginger Agua Fresca with Mezcal de Pechuga
Jun 06 2017
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 package of dried spices takes me to a meal shared…

Fresh Fish and Fire Dancers – Four Days on Isla Mujeres
Mar 16 2017
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 ride from Cancun, with palm tree-lined beaches, a great local…

Tamales and Tequila – Two Days in Valladolid, Yucatan
Mar 08 2017
ON our Nine-day Culinary Tour to the Yucatan and Quintana Roo… After two days in Tulum, we headed inland to Valladolid, in the heart of the Yucatan, where time stands still. Valladolid Transportation from Tulum to…

Palms, Pibil and Palapas – Two Days In Tulum
Mar 05 2017
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 hold slowly, building moment by moment so that in fact…

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.…