My Madison Bistro

When I was in elementary school, we all looked forward to taco day for the school’s hot lunch program. The school tacos were not only edible, they were actually good. I still haven’t gotten over my love of tacos: they are easy to make, they are fast, just about everyone loves them, and the meat […]

I have a confession. I pretty much refused to eat mac and cheese until I got to college. Yes, I was such a picky eater when I was young that I refused to eat what was a staple to most kids. And when I say mac and cheese, I refer to the stuff that comes […]

My mom makes the best waffles. I can say this with complete confidence, as when I first lived on my own, I tried every waffle recipe I could find. Frankly, they all sucked. I realized from early on the importance of separating eggs when it comes to waffles. Betty Crocker didn’t separate her eggs. Her […]

My fascination with this bread was very sudden, and it seemed to come out of nowhere. I’m not really concerned with the origin of my fascination; I’m happy that it hit me over the head that fateful day, because it is now one of my favorite breads. It’s great on its own with a little […]