Small Bites

A column about exploring the broader world of food and drink in Madison through approachable and specific experiences.

A selection of packaged, bottled, and jarred food items from the Italian market, Fraboni's, as well as pan-African grocery store, Gooh Grocery, sit on a black countertop. Items include caramel corn, imported pasta, samosas, dates, sun-dried tomatoes, and prosciutto. An illustrated frame around the photo depicts a checked tablecloth pattern with various items of food. In the bottom left corner, a small caricature chef stands on a spoon with the speech bubble, "Small Bites."

Small Bites: Bringing the world home

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June 28, 2024

How not to be intimidated by an international market.

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A photo of a bundle of red radishes is framed at a close-up. The author's left-hand holds the bundle by the radish greens at the top. Behind that, a slightly cloudy blue sky and short stretch of East Washington Avenue can be seen just off the Capitol Square on a spring day. An illustrated frame around the photo depicts a checked tablecloth pattern with various items of food. In the bottom left corner, a small caricature chef stands on a spoon with the speech bubble, "Small Bites."
Small Bites: A hater’s guide to the Dane County Farmers’ Market
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Close-up of a homemade pizza pie sitting on a wooden table. The cheese pizza is topped with four semi-large, green ramp ribbons horizontally. An illustrated frame around the photo depicts a checked tablecloth pattern with various items of food. In the bottom left corner, a small caricature chef stands on a spoon with the speech bubble, "Small Bites."
Small Bites: You just bought a bundle of ramps at the farmers’ market: now what?
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April 19, 2024

Advice on navigating food trends (and a pizza recipe).

A photo shows an assortment of large and small kitchen knives, and scissors, hanging on a magnetic strip on the wall of a home kitchen. An illustrated frame around the photo depicts a checked tablecloth pattern with various items of food. In the bottom left corner, a small caricature chef stands on a spoon with the speech bubble, "Small Bites."
Small Bites: I studied the blade
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March 22, 2024

Prep your kitchen for fresh spring produce by getting your gear in tip-top shape.

A photo shows an Aleppo chili flakes jar flanked by salt and pepper on a kitchen counter. An illustrated frame around the photo depicts a checked tablecloth pattern with various items of food. In the bottom left corner, a small caricature chef stands on a spoon with the speech bubble, "Small Bites."
Small Bites: Soup season is Aleppo pepper season
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February 16, 2024

This mild and fruity spice adds a light kick to any wintertime dish and is available locally.