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JULY 2014 | BRAVAMAGAZINE.COM 9 CONTRIBUTORS DARCY LUOMA | "CONFLICT = CREATION," P. 23. Darcy is a certified professional life coach and the lead instructor for the Professional Life Coaching Certificate program at UW-Madison. Darcy's fave find at the Dane County Farmers' Market: "We love the meat we get locally from Jordandal Farms because of their commitment to sustainable agriculture. Burgers on the grill are a family favorite!" SHANNA WOLF | PHOTOS THROUGHOUT Shanna is a Madison freelance photographer and fashion stylist. When not shooting she's on the bike path with her little white dog, Elroy, in the basket and her boyfriend close behind. Shanna's fave find at the Dane County Farmers' Market: Dreamfarm's fresh eggs, Murphy Farms' cottage cheese, Gitto Farm's tortillas and Yumbutter for almond butter and friendly faces. ANDREA VANDEBERG | "GATHER," P. 30 The other half of the Cherry Blossom Events dynamic duo, Andrea loves to personalize details and make each event unique and creative. Andrea's fave find at the Dane County Farmers' Market: "Stella's spicy cheese bread is a must-have for me and my husband." SARAH SARBACKER | "GATHER," P. 30 One-half of a talented team, Sarah co-owns Cherry Blossom Events, a wedding and event planning company. She loves producing events that reflect the hostess' personal style. Sarah's fave find at the Dane County Farmers' Market: "My husband and I love the rhubarb pastry from Graze." OTHER CONTRIBUTORS WRITERS | Corey Dane, Laura Kearney, Dr. Kristin Seaborg, Karin Wolf CANDICE WAGENER | "WHAT'S ON TAP," P. 46 Candice is a freelance writer from Middleton with a husband and two boys. She writes about parenting, wellness, crafting, travel and food! Candice's fave summer eats: "Caprese salad: the combination of juicy tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, sprinkled with basil and black pepper, drizzled with olive oil and a touch of balsamic vinegar—you just can't go wrong!" AMY CARLSON | "CATALYST," P. 72 Amy is the weekend weather anchor at NBC 15. A married mother of two, she covets her family time. Amy's fave find at the Dane County Farmers' Market: "Creekside Farms for their salad greens, Hook's for their cheese and Alsum's for their sweet corn." ANN GARVIN | "GLUTEN SENSITIVITY VS. GLUTEN SENSIBILITY," P. 24. Ann is the author of novels "The Dog Year," and "On Maggie's Watch." She teaches health at UW-Whitewater and writing at Southern New Hampshire University. Ann's fave fresh, local food to cook in the summer: "I love to cook with sweet peas. I carry them with me wherever I go. Well not everywhere, but lots of places." BOBBI PETERSEN | PHOTOS THROUGHOUT Bobbi is a vintage-inspired wedding and portrait photographer with a downtown Sun Prairie studio. She lives with her husband Jon and 1-year-old daughter Sloan Riley. Bobbi's fave find at the Dane County Farmers' Market: "The cheesy bread." ANNA THOMAS BATES | "TO MARKET," P. 39 Anna is a freelance writer, local food advocate and mom of two young boys living in Albany, Wis. She moved to Wisconsin 14 years ago and she's never looked back. Anna's fave find at the Dane County Farmers' Market: "I hunt the market for sour cherries and buy as many flats as I can handle. I also adore Mark's cinnamon rolls from Renaissance Farm." MICHELLE WILDGEN | "PERSPECTIVE," P. 16 Michelle lives in Madison and is an executive editor at the literary journal Tin House. She is the author of several novels, including "Bread & Butter," and the editor of "Food & Booze: A Tin House Literary Feast." Michelle's fave find at the Dane County Farmers' Market: "I have to go with Weston's Antique Apples, for apples, pears, and—my very favorite— gorgeous late summer prune plums."