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Teaming Up with Driftless Prairie Meats and Market

Farmers market season is finally upon us. One of my favorite parts of shopping at the market is being able to meet the farmers and become familiar with where my food is coming from. I love that The ...

Down-home Pot Roast

When I was growing up, my aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents convened almost every Sunday night at my home for card night! There was no money, booze or foul language involved in these card games ...

How to Grill on a Budget

When I first started grilling, I was horrible. Either I burned stuff to a crisp, and it was raw on the inside, or I’d do the “set it and forget it” method, and somehow expect to cook meat perfectly? ...

Classic Beef Stew – Know Your Meat

I am not sure Mother Nature has gotten the memo yet. It’s already March. I should be making spring-type dishes instead of beef stew! But I figured this would be a good a good opportunity to talk ...

Celebrate the Season with Spring Onions

by Mary Ross 3/14/25 10:30 AM

French Onion Soup wasn’t the only reason Julia Child said, “It is hard to imagine a...Read more

Veracruz Fish Broil

by Trevor 3/13/25 10:30 AM

Veracruz-style cuisine is a great example of how simple ingredients can create bold flavors....Read more

From Chicagoland to the Coast: Finding the Freshest Catch

by Kelly K 3/12/25 10:30 AM

Each year, my family takes a trip to Florida. It's become a tradition that we always look...Read more

Let’s Get Together Over a Meal

by Max 3/11/25 10:30 AM

Food has the power to bring people together. There is no social balm quite like sharing a...Read more

Trade Girl Scout Cookies for Homemade Samoas

by Kate A 3/7/25 10:30 AM

We’re right in the middle of Girl Scout cookie season. I always look forward to seeing my...Read more

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Teaming Up with Driftless Prairie Meats and Market

Down-home Pot Roast

How to Grill on a Budget

Classic Beef Stew – Know Your Meat

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