Category Archives: Eat Local Milwaukee

Door County Coffee & Tea

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Mandi

This is a bit of an extension of my Eat Local Challenge. While coffee beans are not locally-grown in Wisconsin, which didn’t fit my challenge, I did say that I would make an exception and drink only local brews. Enter … Continue reading →

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Pork & Beans Oup

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Mandi

This recipe is a version of my mom’s bean soup, which is likely a version of her mom’s soup. What can I say? Loving bacon is a generational thing in my family. Pork & Beans Oup Ingredients *Unless otherwise noted, … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans…

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Mandi

For weeks I’ve planned to fulfill my commitment to eat local by heading to the Green Bay Farmers’ Market while I was there for Labor Day Weekend (and, of course, the Shawano County Fair, woot for small, hometown high school … Continue reading →

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Eat Local Challenge – Surprises

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mandi

As I begin this Eat Local Challenge (Day 2) I’ve come across a few surprises that I should have anticipated, yet, you know how things go… 1. It’s Hard! – My definition of “eating local” for this challenge is anything … Continue reading →

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Eat Local Challenge – Day 1

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Mandi

Why can I never say “Eat Local Challenge” in anything other than the Ben Bailey Cash Cab voice? In my mind I usually hear it as “EAT LOOOCAL CHALLEEEEEEEEEEENGE!” and then fruitlessly wait for a trivia question. Today starts my … Continue reading →

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Eat Local Resource Fair – Recap

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Mandi

This weekend I set the alarm early Saturday for a quick run to the Tosa Farmer’s Market before I had to truck across town to the Eat Local Resource Fair at the Urban Ecology Center. True to form I spent … Continue reading →

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Eat Local Milwaukee – Blogger Challenge!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Mandi

Ladies & Gentlemen, Get ready, heat up your Staubs, organize your spice cabinet, and let’s get cooking for the 4th annual Eat Local Challenge! We have been selected to be one of 5 food bloggers from the Milwaukee area to … Continue reading →

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