A flavorful taste of America's biggest (and best!) Farmers' Market

SHOP AT THE FARMERS' MARKET. COOK AND DINE FROM AROUND THE WORLD. More than fifty years of operation. Hundreds of Wisconsin growers and thousands of shoppers gathering weekly around the white-domed State Capitol in Madison. And an ever-growing diversity of farm-fresh crops, world-class cheese, pastured meats and specialty products. It all comes together in this collection of bold-flavored, internationally focused recipes cooked up from local ingredients. Savor stories and dishes from the vendors, shoppers and chefs who build cultural and community bonds at one of nation's largest, most renowned farmers markets. Build your pantry with everything from purple daikon radishes and harissa paste, to bandaged Cheddar and black currants. Prepare both contemporary and heritage dishes such as Hungarian Tomato and Pepper Stew, Tacos de Carnitas, Garlic Scape Feta Pesto Salad and Red Kabocha Squash Soup with Ginger, Lemongrass and Thai Eggplant. All proceeds from the cookbook benefit the Dane County Farmers' Market.

With its fertile soil and more than a century of agricultural heritage, Wisconsin ranks #2 in the nation for its number of organic farms, second only to California. From the boho-chic Driftless Region to cherry orchards hugging Lake Michigan in Door County—not to mention pizza farms nestled along the Mississippi River—the Dairy State is the ideal vacation for farm-loving travelers in search of authentic culinary experiences. Whether it’s stepping into a cranberry bog or sipping cider fermented from antique apples, this book’s profiles of farms (and its farmers) has that itinerary covered. The agritourism opportunities abound throughout the state: farm stays, pick your owns, farming museums, county fairs, dairy centers, wine tastings, tree farms, farmer’s markets, and so much more.

The Wisconsin Historical Society published Harva Hachten's The Flavor of Wisconsin in 1981. It immediately became an invaluable resource on Wisconsin foods and foodways. This updated and expanded edition explores the multitude of changes in the food culture since the 1980s. Well-known regional food expert and author Terese Allen examines aspects of food, cooking, and eating that have changed or emerged since the first edition, including the explosion of farmers' markets; organic farming and sustainability; the "slow food" movement; artisanal breads, dairy, herb growers, and the like; and how relatively recent immigrants have contributed to Wisconsin's remarkably rich food scene.

Presents more than one hundred recipes that focus on using fresh, locally-grown produce and meats, with traditional farmhouse-style dishes from the Midwest.

A visual feast of the Midwest's homegrown bounty In this splendidly illustrated book, food writer and self-described farm groupie Janine MacLachlan embarks on a tour of seasonal markets and farmstands throughout the Midwest, sampling local flavors from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. She conducts delicious research as she meets farmers, tastes their food, and explores how their businesses thrive in the face of an industrial food supply. She tells the stories of a pair of farmers growing specialty crops on a few acres of northern Michigan for just a few months out of the year, an Ohio cattle farm that has raised heritage beef since 1820, and a Minnesota farmer who tirelessly champions the Jimmy Nardello sweet Italian frying pepper. Along the way, she savors vibrant red carrots, slurpy peaches, vast quantities of specialty cheeses, and some of the tastiest pie to cross anyone's lips. Informed by debates about eating local, seasonal crops, organic farming, sanitation, and biodiversity, Farmers' Markets of the Heartland tantalizes with special recipes from farm-friendly chefs and dozens of luscious color photographs that will inspire you to harvest the homegrown flavors in your own neighborhood.

This information-packed book offers up sound nutrition advice on why eating delicious fresh fruits and vegetables will help you live longer, feel better and keep the weight off. EatingWell’s Test Kitchen delivers more than 100 new recipes that star fresh produce, such as Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower, Pork Roast with Walnut-Pomegranate Filling and Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding (for a sample of fall recipes). Divided up by season, the recipes celebrate the freshest ingredients. The book also includes tips on how to freeze and preserve bumper crops; techniques for roasting peppers, peeling mangoes, and other ways to preserve your farm finds; profiles of local farmers; tips on planting your own kitchen garden, and more.