Fall 2026

Letter from the Editor: Fall 2026

There was no shortage of inspiration for this season’s issue celebrating the sheroes (our women heroes) of our local food system. From culinary legends like Odessa Piper to trailblazers like

Heirloom Apples

Liz Griffith’s favorite heirloom apple variety is Ashmead’s Kernel. “It has the most intense flavor and it’s very complex as well,” says the co-owner/ head grower at Door Creek Orchard

To Her Health

Helping women understand ways to properly nourish themselves is something I feel incredibly passionate about and I truly want to shout its importance from the rooftops—especially as so much information

Local Food Is All About Building Relationships

Last year, Willy Street Co-op celebrated its 50th year of offering sustainably produced groceries to the greater Madison community. Purchasing Director Liz Muñoz and the Co-op’s General Manager Anya Firszt

Leading with Loving-Kindness at Lallande

The early evening sun and perfectly cool breeze settled gently over Monroe Street as we walked to our dinner reservation at Lallande. Inside the 3-year-old 10-top bistro, I was simultaneously

Her Food, Her Story

Wisconsin is fortunate to have a community of mighty women who are making great contributions to our local food system—from chefs and farmers to business leaders and advocates. In this