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Cooks' Exchange: Already thinking about summer tomatoes
Finally, with the rhythm of warm weather in the air, soil is being turned over in gardens everywhere to welcome the planting of seeds, annuals and perennials. And though it might sound more like a chore to some, it’s really music to the ears for the rest of us who enjoy the rewards later of the beauty and taste each garden provides through the months that follow.
Restaurant News: Fox & Bird will be called Heritage Tavern
Dan Fox, the former Madison Club chef who is opening a new restaurant in the former Underground Kitchen space, has changed its name.
Culinary instructor gives lessons on preparing and cooking fresh produce
A stroll through an area farmers’ market can inspire even the most timid home cook. But inspiration can quickly turn to frustration when faced with figuring out how to clean, cut and cook items such as leeks, kohlrabi or nettles.
Best of the fests: Some beer bashes are worth the trip
More and more, you can build a weekend getaway to some pretty excellent Wisconsin destinations around a beer festival.
May 18, 2013 9:00 am PhotosPhotos
Classic recipe: Mexican chef's salad
Each week, we’re pulling a classic recipe out of the State Journal archives and sharing it here as it was originally printed years ago. Remember, ingredients and cooking techniques change over time so you may want to make some adjustments when trying out a classic recipe.
In season: Asparagus
It's asparagus season. Learn new ways of cooking the popular springtime veggie.
Restaurant News: KJ's Curry Bowl opening in old Cilantro spot
Kethaka Jayawickrema is hoping to have his new West Side restaurant, KJ’s Curry Bowl, open May 26 in the location of the former Cilantro restaurant, 7005 Tree Lane, across from Memorial High School.
Restaurant News: Monona Terrace rooftop cafe open for season
The Lake Vista Cafe on the Monona Terrace rooftop opened for the season Tuesday.
Alterra is the newest hip spot on the Square
There are few places on the Square that feel as buzzy — in both the subject-of-conversation and the caffeinated sense — as Alterra on the Square, Madison’s first outpost of the Milwaukee roaster and café.
May 16, 2013 8:30 am PhotosPhotos
Restaurant review: Alberici's Delicatezza in Oregon
Alberici's Delicatezza may not have the best location, but its sandwiches, salads and gelato are delicious, transcending the building's outward appearance.
May 16, 2013 7:00 am PhotosPhotos
Food news: Cookbook arrives in time for start of CSA season
Also: Buy your Burgers & Bew tickets now, before they sell out.
May 15, 2013 12:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Classic recipe: Never fail honey custard
This week's recipe was submitted by Mrs. Don MacFarlane of Janesville and won the State Journal's second grand prize in the 1970 cookbook contest.
In season: Maple syrup
Pure Wisconsin maple syrup is sap from the sugar maple tree, cooked down to remove the water content. Most often used on breakfast foods, maple syrup is a great substitute for sugar in many recipes.
Beer Baron: Apricot Goddess extends Lake Louie's fruity winning streak
Usually, a brewer starts with a beer and applies a name later.
Restaurant review: Alterra brings A-game to Capitol Square
Alterra Coffee Roasters knew exactly what it was doing by opening a cafe on the Square, its first one outside the Milwaukee area.
May 10, 2013 11:00 am PhotosPhotos
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