My Madison Bistro

Sometimes I forget about posting things other than hearty meals and baked goods, but since I often turn to food blogs for salad ideas, I thought I should contribute as well. It’s not that I don’t love a good salad; on the contrary, when I’m in the mood for salad, I can eat it daily. […]

A few years back, my mom and I were home alone the day after Thanksgiving. We’re not the Black Friday shopping type, so we settled in for a morning of watching cooking shows while still in our pajamas. It was heaven. It was also our introduction to Paula Deen. I’d heard of her at that […]

Now that the holiday season has begun, I plan to feature a holiday-themed recipe each week. It’s fun, and I know I’ve often turned to food blogs to find inspiration for new holiday recipes, so why not? I’ve even added a “HOLIDAY” tab to the navigation menu at the top of the page – any […]

Happy 4th of July! I already saw fireworks on Friday – thankfully, our Elver Park fireworks were saved this year by Woodman’s Grocery Stores, who have committed to sponsoring the event for the next several years. Yay! They aren’t the big area display (that’s Rhythm and Booms, the largest fireworks display in the Midwest), but […]