Author: Gaby Vinick

Eric Cates kneels and pets a cow outside at Cates Family Farm.

New ‘Brix Project’ highlights the importance of a local food ecosystem

Brix Cider’s three-year initiative will produce 12 original short films, as well as host screening events to showcase custom ciders, featured farmers and guest chefs.

Almost all of the food we eat — 80% of common grocery items, according to a recent report by The Guardian — is produced by a handful of conglomerates, and only 15 cents of every dollar we spend at the grocery store goes to the farmer. That’s not the case at Brix Cider in Mount Horeb, where owners Matt and Marie Raboin are working to disrupt the food ecosystem entirely. 

Restoration Soap & Bodycare displays soaps, bath and body products, plants and two signs that say 'refresh' and 'turn a bad day into a bath day.'

New Restoration Soap & Bodycare shop opens Friday

Founder Ruth Collins is determined to bring chemical-free bath and body products to the Madison community.

Restoration Soap & Bodycare's first brick-and-mortar location will open on January 14, bringing a host of cruelty-free and chemical-free products to market.

Two red, green and white gingerbread houses sit next to each other.

3 quick tips from Clasen's on constructing a gingerbread house

The expert herself, Michelle Clasen of Clasen’s European Bakery, shares some of her own gingerbread house-making tips.

Just because Christmas has passed doesn't mean you can't still put together a festive gingerbread house. The family-owned and Middleton-based Clasen’s European Bakery is offering a Gingerbread House Kit with instructions to put together your own masterpiece.

The De-Stress gift set at The Soap Opera comes with lotion, scented bubble bath and shower gel and more.

It’s not too late to buy these 14 Wisconsin gift boxes

Everyone has different interests and shopping styles, but these local holiday gift boxes will suit anyone’s taste.

We’ve all been there with the last-minute shopping, but it’s not too late to buy these Wisconsin gift boxes, all of which are aimed to please any gift receiver.

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New clothing and home store Unfolded opens in Prairie du Sac

Tatum Schroeder and Melissa Hartwig are introducing some opportunities for shoppers old and young in Sauk County.

On December 3, Tatum Schroeder and Melissa Hartwig announced their grand opening of “Unfolded Clothing and Home,” 422 Water Street, another locally-owned shop ready for business.

inside of tornado room steak house

Your late-night dining guide to Madison

These 17 spots demonstrate that Madison is still a dining destination after dark.

These 17 spots demonstrate that Madison is still a dining destination after dark.

A&E Guide: Events to do in December

Stay busy this December with these fun events

This month, artists, authors, business owners and locals are ushering in a new winter wonderland, full of events and activities for a night out.

This month, artists, authors, business owners and locals are ushering in a new winter wonderland, full of events and activities for a night out.

eight cookbooks

8 cookbooks from Madison area authors to gift this holiday season

These cookbooks from restaurateurs, bloggers, food writers and other local culinarians feature recipes that feel like odes to Madison’s history, tastes and traditions.

These cookbooks from restaurateurs, bloggers, food writers and other local culinarians feature recipes that feel like odes to Madison’s history, tastes and traditions.

exterior of Goathaus

Embrace Wisconsin winters with a cabin getaway

Disconnect from your phone, explore a new area, try a new outdoor activity or curl up next to a fireplace during a winter getaway.

Disconnect from your phone, explore a new area, try a new outdoor activity or curl up next to a fireplace during a winter getaway.

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Ferryville home looks like an old train caboose, but has a log cabin interior

John Runte already owned the place next door, but when he saw the Red Rail Caboose on the market, he jumped at the chance to keep its engine running (figuratively speaking).

John Runte already owned the place next door, but when he saw the Red Rail Caboose on the market, he jumped at the chance to keep its engine running (figuratively speaking).

exterior of Big Bear Hideaway

8 places to rest and rejuvenate

If vacationing at a remote cabin isn’t for you, opt to stay at a place with multiple units, a rustic hotel or a big enough spot to bring the whole crew.

If vacationing at a remote cabin isn’t for you, opt to stay at a place with multiple units, a rustic hotel or a big enough spot to bring the whole crew.

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