My Madison Bistro

When my brother and I were little, we referred to the sugar cookies my mom would make around the holidays as “Cookie Dough Cookies.” We understood that all cookies came from dough, but none of those other cookie doughs were quite as special. This particular dough had to be made the day before and chilled […]

In some ways, mid-August is one of my favorite times of year. Sure, I complain about it being a little too hot, a little too humid, but that very heat and humidity is so important to area crops, not to mention my own garden. The available local produce is at its peak, which translates into […]

I’m always in search for the perfect cookie. There’s just something about the crisp exterior and chewy interior that draws me in. This recipe is inspired by a childhood favorite, a cookie that tasted just as good after it cooled, as it did when it was still warm from the oven. That’s an important quality […]

I’ve always thought the perfect peanut butter cookie to be rather elusive. Too often, peanut butter cookies shatter when you take your first bite. I don’t enjoy overly crumbly cookies; instead, I want a peanut butter cookie that is crisp on the outside and just a little chewy on the inside. I confess that several […]