March 24, 2019
This dish is hard to get wrong.  Even better, it’s one that everyone loves!  We chose some of the ingredients based on some items we have on sale this week.  So, let’s get started with your Fresh Madison Market shopping list: 3  skinless Gerber Fresh Amish Chicken Breast, cut in quarters ($1.99/lb) 2 heaping cups of fresh green beans cut into 1-inch pieces ($.99/lb) 6 large cut up red skin potatoes in quarters ($.69/lb) 1 package zesty Italian dressing mix,1.25 oz 1 stick melted butter  
March 24, 2019
If you’re drinking enough water…good for you!   Keep it up!  But if you find that you’re not quite getting the amount of water you should or plain water just isn’t holding your interest…Bubbl’r is your new beverage!  Bubbl’r is sparkling water that has natural flavors, antioxidants, and naturally sourced caffeine.  We love Bubbl’r because it is full of good stuff (vitamin A, vitamin B, and natural sweeteners), and missing all the bad stuff.  Think of it like bubbles with benefits.  You can have a bubbly-soda-like drink, without all the chemicals you don’t want.  The antioxidants alone are g
March 17, 2019
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream now sits shoulder to shoulder with some of the best gourmet ice cream out there.  But that wasn’t always the story.  In 1978, you’d have to go to a little gas station in Vermont to have a scoop of Ben and Jerry’s.  Shortly before selling the ice cream to the public, Ben and Jerry spent $5 on a mail-order course to learn how to make ice cream.  Hardly the stuff of a gourmet!  But they were committed to it, and within a few short years, that little gas station didn’t sell a drop of gas.  It was 100% ice cream and the demand was legendary.  One shop became two… and th
March 17, 2019
One meal in one skillet.  Super easy and super delicious, just like we like it!  This recipe from I Wash, You Dry even features items are on sale this week at Fresh Madison Market, so you’ll save a couple dollars, too!  You’ll have this one ready in under 30 minutes! Ingredients: 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef ($3.99/lb) 1/2 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes 3/4 cups uncooked long grain white rice 2 cups beef broth
March 10, 2019
Wearing green, four-leaf clovers, and a warm pot of corned beef.  Just a few of the things that make St. Patrick’s Day one of our favorites!  Whatever you choose to wear (or drink) is completely up to you…but we found an awesome corned beef recipe that is both juicy and crispy.  It’s easy to prepare, and some of the ingredients are on sale this week. Here’s your Fresh Madison Market shopping list: 3 pounds Open Acres corned beef brisket flats, with packet ($3.99/lb) 1 cups water , maybe less depending on size of slow cooker 3 cloves garlic , minced
March 10, 2019
Who put the “mmmmm” in hummus?  A great company called Lantana.  It’s a company of 3 friends:  Bob, Gil and John.  So many of us talk about following our passions, and these 3 guys did it.  Hummus, at its most basic, is a pretty simple creation.  Hummus is an Arabic word that basically translates to “chickpeas.”  The absolutely formal name for the spread we all love is actually “ḥummuṣ bi ṭaḥīna.”  You guessed it:  Chickpeas with tahini.  But that’s taking us back much further than the story of our 3 friends.  They loved hummus and were constantly experimenting with new flavor comb
March 3, 2019
Are you one of those types who are afraid of cooking seafood?  Hey, you’re not alone…but the good news is, seafood is easier to cook than you might think, and this is a delicious recipe that anyone can make!  Here’s all you need: Main Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds Censea Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (only $4.99 for 16 oz) 24 ounces (5 cups) Broccoli Crowns (now just $1.69/lb at Fresh Madison Market) 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 green onion, thinly sliced  
March 3, 2019
There can never be enough great stories of women taking charge and building a great business.  One of our favorites is Angie Bastian.  She’s the “Angie” in “Angie’s BoomChickAPop Popcorn.  She and her husband Dan began making snacks in their small garage in Mankato, Minnesota to teach their kids to work hard and have fun while doing it!   The Bastain’s didn’t want to make just “any” snack.  They wanted to make something that was healthful so they could also teach their kids the importance of eating right.  A hobby of popping popcorn in a garage has now turned into an impressive family busin