Those who know me well know that I love doing things myself. I’ve never gotten my hair done, hired movers and painters or taken an article of clothing to a tailor. I would much rather bake a fresh loaf of bread from scratch (mostly for the smells) than pick out a pre-packaged, processed loaf from … Continue Reading
I never learned to appreciate a good salad until I began going out for lunch. While richer, more substantial entrees usually take the spotlight for dinner, the salad really takes the stage during lunchtime. Plus, salads these days have gone full blown gourmet; long gone are the days of wimpy side salads and packaged caesar … Continue Reading
Food Advertising by There aren’t many cold dishes in Asian cuisine. Other than ice cream or fruit, foods that can’t otherwise be eaten hot or at room temperature rarely made an appearance in my house. In fact, I distinctly remember being about 5 years old, suffering through a salad and cold cut sandwich on a … Continue Reading
I love a good ritual. With change being the only constant in life, rituals allow me to cling onto something special, something I can reliably look forward to even on my worst days. My Saturday morning ritual? I wake up at 5:30 AM to go to the Dane County Farmer’s Market, which is actually America’s … Continue Reading
