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    • Bolen Vale Cheese Store Right down the road from Jay. Great Wisconsin- made cheeses.
    • BT McElrath Artisan chocolates B. T. McElrath Chocolatier. You are just not going to believe how incredibly delicious, creative and wonderful these chocolates are. The best! Jay, Eve and Ruby all give their highest rating. Jay did the dude’s hair at his salon.
    • Details Fine clothing on Water Street near Eve’s Salon.
    • Farmer to Farmer Organic coffee Wisconsin-based non-profit organization that works to promote sustainability in Central America. Eve wakes up to this delicious cuppa java every morning.
    • Hay River Pumpkin Seed Oil, Rich, nutty and delicious America’s first pumpkin seed oil produced by Jay & his partner in Prairie Farm, WI. Coincidentally, Eve, Ruby and the boys next door discover this deliciously flavored oil in book 3 of the series. Amazing…
    • Lah-Ti-Dah Aprons and more Art imitates art. The talented creator of Sewlahtidah was actually inspired by Jay’s first book, “Moon Over Madeline Island”. Visit the link to read her story.
    • Madeline Island Ferry, Gets you to and from Madeline Island Unless you swim REALLY well, this is how you get from the mainland to this enchanting island off Wisconsin’s north shore. The same folks operate the unique windsled in fall and spring.
    • Mark Given Photography Equipment and expertise are important in creating portraiture but being able to establish trust and a relationship is the key skill for a successful photographer. Mark is a pro all the way.
    • Mary Flanagan Woolens n the acknowledgements of his second book, “Back to Madeline Island”, Jay thanks his lifetime friend, Mary Flanagan for her inspiration. Visit her site if you’re a crafty type you should see what she and her partner Scott Kearney do with wool,

  • Restaurants

    • Greunke's, Fav local restaurant in Bayfield What? You don’t want to try the Whitefish liver dinner? Not to worry, lots of great food served in this charming Bayfield restaurant. When you go, try to find Eve and Ruby’s favorite booth in the back room.
    • Maggie's Famous Bayfield Restaurant More pink flamingos than you’ve ever seen in your life! The decor is pink and silly and fun but the food is from a crew and chef serious about serving excellent food.
    • Norske Nook What? You don’t know lefsa?

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