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Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about reclaiming certain aspects of my childhood.  I think it’s a shame that as we grow older, many of us stop seeing the magic in our life, or stop wondering about it.  Or maybe I should just speak for myself.  I remember being fearless.  I would run for student government elections and some kids would tear down my posters and I’d go home, make some...

WisconSINISTER Poutine...

I belly flop between trying to cook healthy, seasonal dishes (often of the vegetarian or vegan persuasion) and my other half that loves good old meat and potatoes.  Anything in a natural casing gets bonus points.  It was no surprise then, when I moved to Wisconsin several years ago from sunny Venice Beach in California, that I put on 40 pounds pronto.  The beer and the cheese curds were the other...

Thoughts on the test kitch...

I’ve been doing the test kitchen thing for well over a year now and it’s been so revitalizing to think of how it’s developed — but now that I’ve tinkered for a bit, I’m also considering some modifications.  Here’s what the format has been like to date: guests pruchase tickets to cover the cost of ingredients, I prepare and serve a meal, and guests in turn give me...

Grab your plates!...

Sorry, this event has been sold out.  Sign up for the e-newsletter for upcoming event notifications! Check out the latest from the GTK on May 10 at the Desserted Table event at the Wil-Mar, 8-9:30 pm.  Tickets are $10 each, 12 seats available (pre-pay required). Hot tea served, or bring your own (non-alcoholic) beverage. Menu to be determined.  Seasonal produce, chocolate, and probably bacon will...

Gimme Mo’ Faux Sho...

I went to the Willy Street Co-Op today to shop for jambalaya ingredients and I stumbled across three new wonderful meat substitutes!  My trip to the freezer aisle was rather productive, where ran across a new faux meat (endorsed by Orprah, for what it’s worth) called Gardein, which I heard of in a cookbook on loan at my house called “The Conscious Cook” by Tal Ronnen.  It’s basically the best...

It’s been too long...

Some of my most enduring friendships and relationships are those that can weather bouts of absence and reunion without missing a beat. We all get busy, and I especially value to relationships in which I can pick right up where I left off. I hope that this blog can function in the same way.  I’m still here, you’re still here, and maybe the distance has even made your heart grow fonder. I know I’ve...

Something for your fridge,...

Something for your fridge, Mom Today I received a forward from the Isthmus – my first fan letter!  Thank you for the support!  It’s been awesome to know that my recipes are being made and enjoyed, and hopefully recycled or used as tinder for a nice winter fire.  Please do let me know what you’ve liked, disliked, or want more of. Take Mom.  It’s been a while since I’ve given her...