My Madison Bistro

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 […]

I go through phases when it comes to grilling in the summer; I’m either grilling just about every meal, or I slip into sandwich/smoothie mode to escape the heat. I’m not sure if I’m heading back into full-blown grilling mode, but today I did have the urge to make a quick meal on the grill: […]

We recently experienced a cool spell, allowing me to escape the grill for a few days and stay inside with my oven. I’ve never really been able to figure out why I like to crank up the oven on a cool summer day, or fire up the grill in the middle of winter…but sometimes you […]

One of my favorite things about pizza is the endless combinations, though I generally don’t step outside the box when it comes to toppings. This particular pizza is no exception. I first made this recipe several years ago after I saw a variation of this pizza in the June 2007 issue of Bon Appetit. I’ve […]