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    Food Trucks: Serving Through Winter

    Winter doesn’t stop the city. Housing pressure keeps going. Rent is still due. People still have to get to work and eat and live their lives. What changes is how things move and where energy shows up. One of the…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Food,  Recipes

    Twice Baked Potatoes

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Features,  Food,  Local Business,  Local Makers

    Local Business Spotlight: Sherman Park Grocery

    When I walked into Sherman Park Grocery, one of the first moments that stayed with me had nothing to do with the layout or the signage. It had to do with community. A woman came in, she bought a jar…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Food,  Recipes

    Peppermint Bark

    Tis the season for delicious peppermint bark! Few recipes are as simple and as fun as this one. Grab the kids, a hammer, and smash some candy canes! Peppermint Bark is the perfect recipe to do with the family and…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Food,  Local Events

    Bayview Community Center Food Drive

    The Bayview Community Center Needs Our Help! Tis the season of giving and one of the best things to do is to help out our local community. The Bayview Community Center has a list of items that you can donate…

    By Diane Barker
  • Food,  Recipes

    Vanessa’s Soft Sugar Cookie Base

    This recipe was originally inspired by Adriana from TikTok (@adrianassweetlife). Be sure to follow her for more amazing cookie inspiration! This is Vanessa’s personal adaptation of her snickerdoodle base, transformed into a soft sugar cookie.

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Food,  Recipes

    Sweet Potato Pie

    This warm spicy sweet potato pie is perfect for Fall. Pair with whipped cream or warm custard and you have yourself a delicious after dinner treat. Or be a bit cheeky and enjoy at breakfast.

    By Diane Barker

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The Makers’ Forge is a free collaborative magazine provided by the non-profit Sustainable Farmstead Solutions. It inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers. It blends art, sustainability, community impact, and practical skills to shape a stronger, more connected future. Every issue sparks creativity, supports local talent, and provides actionable tools to thrive. 

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One of the things that keeps our city moving are t One of the things that keeps our city moving are the amazing food trucks and the small business owners that run them. Winter can't shut them down and boy are we ever grateful for the delicious food they provide. Keeping us fueled and fed. Read more on our website and sign up for our FREE monthly magazine. https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/02/20/food-trucks-serving-through-winter/ #foodtrucks #smallbusiness #milwakee #community #nonprofit
Our comfort recipe for this month is Twice Baked P Our comfort recipe for this month is Twice Baked Potatoes from Diane! Check out the recipe on our website. When winter is getting pretty harsh, I like to warm up the house and my belly with this easy-to-make potato recipe. You can dress it up as much as you like and it will always hit the spot. Baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, but when you bake them twice they get this extra bit of crisp that sends them over the top. https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/02/16/twice-baked-potatoes/ #bakedpotato #twicebakedpotato #recipe #cozyfood #wintercomfortfood
UPDATE: Nessa is running a little late today. She UPDATE: Nessa is running a little late today. She will be there by 3pm, but will also be doing deliveries! So, if you want some delicious cookies reach out to contact@sustainablefarmsteadsolutions.org to get on the delivery list! There will be a pop-up event for Valentine's Day here at Sherman Park Grocery Store from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. February 14th! Follow The Makers' Forge to keep up with information about Sustainable Farmstead Solutions a new nonprofit in Milwaukee dedicated to mortgage-free housing. Thank you for supporting two Milwaukee local businesses. #popupmarket #valentinesday #nonprofit #shermanparkgrocery #market #community #milwaukee
There are a lot of events happening this February. There are a lot of events happening this February. Check out our roundup. From markets, puppy kissing booths, to comic cons. This month is PACKED with awesome events. Subscribe to our FREE online magazine for more great articles. https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/02/05/february-local-events/ #milwaukeeevents #blackhistorymonth #nonprofit #milwaukee #milwaukeecomiccon #reyofhope #bentleyspetstuffwauwatosa #communityevents #community
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