Spring Eats
March 28, 2008 by Suzanne Monroe · Leave a Comment
Spring is an exciting time of year! I love the first days of Spring when the cold finally breaks and you can just smell the warm weather. It as if Spring is Summer just trying to break through. It makes me think of when you are on the brink of a good idea, something really [...]
What’s in Season?
March 26, 2008 by Sarah Klein · Leave a Comment
Peas pass the Fava!
The first day of spring was March 20 and spring makes me think of all things fresh and green. Fittingly, two fresh and green veggies that are in season this time of year happen to be some favorites: garden peas and fava beans. The versatile little legumes are packed full of possibilities. [...]
Setting the Bar: Sardine
March 26, 2008 by Sarah Klein · Leave a Comment
[ratings] French bistro fare is “food for the people” — comforting, hearty and rustic — without the pomp and circumstance (or the dazzling Michelin stars) attributed to many formal French restaurants. Many restaurants have tried their hands at these classics dishes (steak frites, cassoulet, duck confit, salad Niçoise) only to fail miserably. Why? Because, casual [...]
Madison Green Living
March 11, 2008 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
As a sustainability consultant for Madison Environmental Group, Inc. and and is the program manager for their sustainable living program, EnAct, Nicole Craig is a passionate about helping others take individual action to have a better impact on the environment. Check back weekly for more tips and actions from Nicole and EnAct to learn how [...]
Makeover Monday-console trash to treasure
March 9, 2008 by Katie Stephenson · 1 Comment
I love this makeover. My friend Rachel spied this ratty console at the Northgate Antique Mall on Sherman Ave. on Madison’s North-East side. I think she paid about $50 for it. Rachel saw beyond the bad paint job and hardware and found potential in this piece. It has great lines with just enough ornamental detail [...]
