My Madison Bistro

Remember when taco night meant a quick dinner? The kits contained a seasoning packet, taco sauce, and hard or soft shells. All you had to supply was the beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Those little seasoning packets made quick work of the beef, but have you ever looked at the label? Here are the ingredients […]

I was a strange little kid. Some of the foods/meals that top the favorite’s list of many small children topped my “I hate” list, among them mac and cheese (also known as Kraft dinner), bologna sandwiches, pb&j, and Sloppy Joes. I didn’t even really like potato chips, and told my mom they sucked. And proceeded […]

Yet again, I’m posting about how easy it is to perfectly roast a chicken. Why? Because so many people tell me they’re intimidated by the thought of roasting a whole chicken, and really, they don’t have to be. I know I’ve said it before, but salting the bird beforehand results in a juicy, flavorful bird. […]

My grape tomato plant is out of control. I always get the bulk of my tomato crop in late summer to early fall, and this year is no exception. While my larger tomato varieties haven’t done so well this year, the grape tomatoes seem to want to make up for their counterparts. This salad came […]