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What’s in Season – Winter 2015
Special thanks to Chef Justin Johnsonof Sustainable Kitchens, LLC andBoelter SuperStore, for hosting ourwinter produce photoshoot! Find outmore about their partnership and classofferings by visiting...
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The Easy Elegance of a Trifle
Deceptively Simple and Delicious Story by Christina Ward Photography by Joe Laedtke Trifle. The word is a McGuffin—a misleading name to throw you off the scent. You could not be blamed if you easily...
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By Way of Spices
The European Exploration of Wisconsin Story by Erika Janik Photography by Joe Laedtke Few things conjure the spirit of the holidays better than the scent of cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and nutmeg. These...
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Go (Cold) Pack Go
Larry’s Market’s cold pack plate, featuring Pine River Sharp Cheddar and Port Wine flavors, Widmer’s Brick Cold Pack, Potter’s Crackers, Shallot Confit with Red Wine by Quince & Apple, and pepper...
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Soaps, Suds and Other Duds
Gifts for the Beer Lovers in Your Life Roundup by Nick Rasmussen Photography by Joe Laedtke It’s impossible to decode Milwaukee’s DNA without bumping up over and over against a stein of beer. Our...
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Milwaukee’s Women Chefs Pave the Way
Commanding Kitchens, Overcoming Industry Challenges Story by Molly Rippinger Photography by Joe Laedtke Jan Kelly No one would call Milwaukee’s female chefs pretentious. They aren’t seeking fame or...
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Amaranth Bakery and Cafe
The Little Bakery That Could Story by Jenna Kashou Photography by Joe Laedtke At 10:30 AM, I was already too late for the coveted morning rolls, cinnamon buns and scones. They’ve been plucked up and...
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Show Your Local Chocolatier Some Love
Story and photography by Jen Janviere Chocolate needs no special occasion but as the holidays come around, we all indulge our sweet tooth just a little more. Sure, chocolate probably isn’t the first...
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Holiday Blitz
Area Artisans Ramp Up During the Holiday Season By Molly Rippinger As shoppers wait until the final hours to find the perfect presents, Wisconsin businesses have already put in time and a half to...
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Letter From the Publisher – Winter 2015
By Jen Ede In both my business life and professional life, I talk a lot about the idea of a “tribe”—plainly, your tribe consists of the people who are there for you, whenever, for whatever it is that...
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Rum Balls
The Perfect Boozy Bringalong Story by Dy Godsey Photography by Jen Janviere I love the whole holiday season. There are lots of people who think this is profoundly uncool. Ten years ago, I would have...
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Loaves and Fishes
Not Just a Lenten Tradition Story by Erika Janik Photography by Joe Laedtke “Fish Fry Taste Conquers City in Wake of Return of Beer” declared the Milwaukee Journal on July 9, 1933. One Milwaukee tavern...
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In No Particular Order
A Round of Craft Beer Bars List by Nick Rasmussen Photography by Adam Horwitz Beer bar. The term conjures images of snobbery, exclusivity and niche beer styles that are 11 syllables in length. Sure,...
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South by Midwest
The MKE-NOLA Connection Story and Photography by Joe Laedtke There and Back, and There Again Bon vivants, hedonists and wanderers agree—visit New Orleans and it’s all over. The city, the people and the...
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Classic Schaum Torte with Strawberries and Lemon Curd
adapted by Lori Fredrich from her grandmother serves 10-12 Ingredients: 9 eggs at room temperature 3 c. sugar 2 T. fresh lemon juice 2 t. almond extract 1 t. vanilla ¾ t. baking powder 1-2 T. butter...
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Schaum Torte
A Sweet Living History Story by Erika Janik Photography by Joe Laedtke “Send him something sweet,” urged Jean Templeton in The Milwaukee Journal on April 17, 1941. Husbands, sons, brothers, and...
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Go Fish
Luring the Catch of the Day Story by Heather Ray Photography courtesy of Gordon Martin Moving to Wisconsin introduced me to the wonders of Bloody Marys with beer chasers, a respect for brats and my...
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Sinking Your Teeth In
Local-Sourcing Lunch Spots Roundup by Brett Kell Photography by Joe Laedtke Too frequently the domain of dry sandwiches, limp lettuce and vending machine staredowns, lunch is sorely overlooked as an...
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The Milwaukee Craft Crew
Bay View Houses Top Shelf Beverage Makers Story by Heather Ray Photography by Adam Horwitz A distiller, a bitters maker, a tonic producer and a brewer walk out of bar… and into a warehouse. Only this...
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Fungus Among Us
A Medley of Local Mushroom Growers Story by Brett Kell Photography by Joe Laedtke With spring around the corner, visions of once again chopping and sauteing a broader swath of nature’s bounty have...
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