I have been mostly state-bound the past several years with COVID travel restrictions, pregnancy and a now one-year-old making flying difficult. Before that, I had spent time in southeast Asia, sleeping on rafts in Lan Ha Bay and taking in Hanoi one noodle bowl at a time. My wanderlust is very real, but so are the challenges of jet-setting with a toddler.
Instead, I am rediscovering the beauty and mystery of a state I have called home for over 25 years. Helping craft our annual travel-themed issue of Edible Madison has made me realize this: wanderlust is more than simply a desire to travel—it’s the feeling you get when you yearn for a new experience and have a craving to explore.
Quenching this desire doesn’t always mean hopping on a plane to an exotic location. Satisfying wanderlust could look like discovering a new event or restaurant a short road trip away. A longing to explore could be satisfied by cooking with an unfamiliar ingredient or viewing a familiar sight in a new light.
The fall issue of Edible Madison is full of opportunities to discover something new in your own backyard. Explore one of many fall food festivals around the state or cozy up in Spring Green’s newest restaurant, Reunion.
This fall is a perfect time to take in the wonder surrounding us and experience all the fascinating, fun and delicious adventures Wisconsin has to offer.
Cheers,
Marissa DeGroot
Managing Editor
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