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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 ...

Riesling Rocks

by Mary Ross 5/21/25 10:30 AM

The number one question I receive by a wide margin is “What’s your favorite wine?” More...Read more

Chinese Birthday Traditions

by Nina 5/20/25 10:30 AM

Although my family comes from Burma, many of our traditions are deeply rooted in Chinese...Read more

Limited Space? Here's Your Grilling Solution

by Alex 5/16/25 10:30 AM

Grilling season is finally in full swing, and I couldn’t be more excited! After years of not...Read more

Highlighting a Unique Herb: Tarragon

by Elexis 5/15/25 10:30 AM

A coworker recently asked me what my favorite nontraditional herb is. It was a great question, and...Read more

Hot Honey: A Fiery and Sweet Condiment

by Jessica 5/14/25 10:30 AM

A current drive through any city neighborhood tells you farmers’ market season is upon us,...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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