Letter from the Editor: Winter 2025
I call myself an aspiring homesteader. Even though I live on a vegetable farm where we grow quite a bit of the food we eat, I preserve a lot of
Marissa DeGroot
November 7, 2025
I call myself an aspiring homesteader. Even though I live on a vegetable farm where we grow quite a bit of the food we eat, I preserve a lot of
Despite its name, wild rice is not actually a rice but is instead a species of aquatic grass and the grain that can be harvested from it. Northern wild rice
I don’t know what it is about fall—the cool evenings, the transitioning foliage—but this season serves as my reminder to slow down. Maybe I slow down because fall is my
Whether enjoying a Midwest road trip or summer staycation, these dining experiences will be the highlight of your itinerary. Hang out in the heart of Bayfield, take in the stunning
It’s rare, but these days I’ve been finding myself at a loss for words. No matter your politics, it’s undeniable that our communities, including our farming and culinary communities, are
Prime eggplant season in Wisconsin can begin as early as July and stretch through early fall. There are countless varieties of eggplant, from the bulbous globe to the slender Japanese
“I’ve got something to prove,” says Lauren Montelbano. “I want our riders to be out there not feeling depleted, feeling strong and blowing by the haters—showing that you can be
A glance at my bedside table reveals a lot about me—a petite shelf crammed with yet-to-be-read magazines, more dog hair than I’d care to admit and a stack of books
Chives are rarely the hero. More often they play sidekick in creamy potatoes or rich sour cream spreads. But we believe this herbaceous perennial deserves the title role.
“I always wanted to have a creative outlet,” says Itaru Nagano. “As humans we need that.”
If you have ever uttered the words, “It’s almost too beautiful to eat,” then this issue is for you. This winter we’re showcasing the stories, recipes, photography and illustrations that
We truly feel the change of the season when the last of the fall tomatoes are replaced by the colorful bouquet of winter squash.