Winter 2012

Chef Tory Miller & His Seasonal Pantry

L’Etoile & Graze’s Chef Tory Miller gives us a peek into what it takes to support local foods at the restaurant level: It takes loyalty, passion & neverending creativity.

Community Kitchen Revolution

A new movement of community, or “incubator,” commercial kitchens is providing new options for small farmers and food-based businesses to create value-added products.

Custom Blend

Want to make the holidays more meaningful? Adopt a food tradition that’s not your own.

Food Fight

A messy fight over requiring labels on GMOs in CA has come to an end…for the moment. There are many who are not giving up no matter the result.

Fresh & Local Winter

Baffled by where to find fresh and local food when the weather turns cold? Here are some tips.

Guide to Locally-Inspired Bakeries

Of nearly 100 bakeries in our Southern Wisconsin region, these bakeries are something special, each crafting delicious baked goods made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Publisher’s Letter: Winter 2012

As we drove into Madison for a Saturday packed with photo shoots, Jim and I chatted away about our hopes for the day and our ideas for how to best

Small Creameries Making a Big Difference

Farmstead creameries are becoming increasingly responsible for drawing a new generation of dairy entrepreneurs into the land of milk and cheese.

Toasty-Warm Potations

Warm up with these delicious wintery drinks, perfect for warming up after an afternoon outdoors or for a festive holiday party among loved ones.

Turnips: Where’s the Love?

People rarely get excited over turnips. But most folks don’t realize that turnips come in exciting varieties & colors, with intriguing culinary uses.