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Spring, 2012 Graze
It’s spring! 
Signs of rebirth are everywhere: in the magnolia blossoms and daffodils in our gardens; in the first bright green spears of ramps rising from the soil; and in the slowly lengthening days.
It is a time of awakenings. Songbirds return to brighten backyard feeders. Heavy coats are cast off. Neighbors become reacquainted.
In this issue:
Staging a tea
We literally staged an afternoon tea – at the Skylight Music Theatre’s beautiful Cabot Theatre in the Third Ward. With such a theatrical setting, we knew just who to invite – a delightful party of local musical theater performers. They shared an afternoon under the stage lights, sipping Rishi teas and sampling a delectable assortment of finger sandwiches, spreads, jams and desserts.
The Sweet Heritage of the Humble Bee
Spring brings the return of the bee to Wisconsin’s forests and fields, scouting for sources of nectar they will transform into brilliant golden honey. Writer Paul Sloth checks in with several badger state honey vendors.
Cook This
The National Café’s Nell Benton accepts our one chef, one ingredient challenge and cooks up a great meal with watercress. A profile of Nell - and her recipe – appears in the issue.
Table Talk – Our Liquid Asset
We sat down in the Discovery World’s Pilot Room, overlooking Lake Michigan, to discuss our regions’ most precious resource, fresh water. Joining us at the table were Chris Abele, Milwaukee county executive; Bob Wills, owner of the Clock Shadow Creamery; Fred Binkowski, senior scientist at the Great Lakes Water Institute; and Karen Schapiro, executive director of Milwaukee Riverkeeper.
And there’s so much more: a sampling of local IPAs at the Milwaukee Public House Coop, two fresh approaches to the sentinel of spring – asparagus, a Periodic Table of Grains and the sublime, soft cheeses of Hidden Springs Creamery.
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