Spring 2024

Ahan: A Rising Restaurant Star

“I don’t look at those lists. I didn’t even know that’s what people do.”As it turns out, a lot of people were tuned in on January 25, 2023 when the

Kids in the Kitchen

Instilling a love of local food in our younger generations can begin in the kitchen crafting meals together with our family and friends. Whether it’s cooking a simple weeknight meal

Seeds of Change

It’s a brisk Thursday in early December and the raspberries in Spring Harbor Middle School’s garden have been dormant for several months, but they haven’t been forgotten by Dave Ropa’s

Generational Farms: Flourishing into the Future

What does it mean to be a multigenerational farmer? There’s a privilege, of course, that comes with that designation. Many multigenerational farmers inherit their land rather than purchase it. They

Goodbye, Grass. Hello, Edibles.

Picturing the quintessential American yard brings forth images of vast, grassy lawns with weekends of mowing and combating weeds. But what if your usual yard work routine could instead produce

In Season: Don’t Toss the Tops

Whether it’s overwintered carrots or spicy radishes, spring in Wisconsin is replete with roots. Spring turnips and radishes can start showing up in markets as early as March, with carrots

Letter from the Editor: Spring 2024

My daughter, Ollie, takes a big bite of cucumber after dunking it into a pile of mashed turnips and potatoes. I cheer her on like she’s an Olympic athlete, taking

Local Craft Beverages

You already eat farm to table. Why not imbibe locally too? Try these Wisconsin beverage makers for some of the most creative refreshments around.

Watercress: A Perennial Favorite

Coming upon a patch of watercress growing in the wild is a feast for the senses: a blanket of lush, bright green leaves covering a sweet, still spring or a