Stories

Letter from the Editor: Summer 2026

As a farm family with a nearly 4-year-old kiddo, the idea of traveling for weeks at a time across Southeast Asia or Europe is feeling pretty far out of reach.

Celery

Raw dipped in hummus, simmered down in a soup or covered in peanut butter and raisins, celery is a frequently used but often underestimated vegetable.

Preserving Peak Produce

Summer is the perfect time of year to master the art of food drying, as you can use it to preserve the season’s bounty and even harness the power of

Global Kitchens Shaping Monona’s Food Scene

Across Monona, family kitchens and markets tell stories of migration, memory and home. From Laotian noodles and Jamaican jerk to regional Indian curries and Honduran pupusas, these immigrant-owned restaurants share

Destination Drink and Dine

Wisconsin boasts no shortage of spectacular locations to drink and dine. Sip and taste your way through Spring Green, dig into some truly special plates in La Crosse, and journey

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