Spring 2026

A Giant in Wisconsin Brewing

“Beer has no intrinsic value on its own—the last step is to drink it,” says Jessica Jones, brewer and co-owner of Giant Jones Brewing Company. As she walks me through

Early Spring Veg

The earliest weeks of spring (when there is an equal likelihood of wearing sandals or a parka) can be an odd time for local produce. Storage crops and root vegetables

Join the Shrub Club

A shrub sounds old-timey and inviting and exotic all at the same time. Of course, it also sounds vegetal; not to be confused with bushes, the shrub I’m talking about

Letter from the Editor: Spring 2026

The beverage issue is a staple of many foodie-focused publications, and while at Edible Madison we have covered beverage stories from craft cocktails to kombucha, this is our first dedicated

Local Craft Beverage

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

Sipping Into Spring

Here in Southern Wisconsin, we’re lucky to have a culinary scene and a beverage culture that celebrate local produce and farmers. Area bars and restaurants with craft cocktail programs abound,

Tea Time in Farm Country

At Sacred Blossom Farm, Tony DiMaggio grows and harvests herbs: fragrant tulsi interplanted with red clovers, wild stinging nettles foraged from surrounding woods, ashwagandha with roots growing deep into the

The Spring Table

A gathering of local goods and luxuries.

Where Fresh Meets Local

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is about more than food. When you join a CSA, you’re also building a partnership with your local farmer. It’s a delicious way to eat seasonally,