Taste – March 2021 – New Restaurants
12 New Restaurants in the Fox Cities by Jenni EickelbergThe pandemic has been hard for all of us, but it has been especially tough for restaurants. Nationwide, nearly one in six restaurants shut down in the first six months of the pandemic. Since then, many have struggled to stay open. To add to their misery, supply chain issues have left many restaurants unable to get ingredients for their menu items. Some restaurants have found creative ways to stay afloat, including heavy promotion of their take-out items on social media and reducing hours due to staffing issues. Despite these challenges, new restaurants have been popping up across the Fox Cities. These adventurous souls have been...
Feature – Looking Forward to ’22 – Jan/Feb 2022
Looking Forward to '22 by Tim Froberg The blur of the busy holiday season is past us and we’ve officially exited 2021. Welcome to Our Lives 2022. We’ve been waiting for you following a turbulent ’21 filled with lingering coronavirus issues, protests and riots connected to political and social unrest, Aaron Rodgers’ dissatisfaction with the Green Bay Packers’ front office, and a country divided on practically everything. Hip hop duo Macklemore and Lewis released a popular song called “Next Year” a few months ago – featuring the chorus “next year’s gonna be better than this year” – and I’ve got to believe them. Let’s not dread the new year. Let’s take it on with optimism. And why not? We...
Holiday Gift Guide – November 2021
Fifty Gifts Under Fifty Dollars Gifts for Her Natural Gemstone Earrings. A jewelry piece with her birthstone, like these rainbow moonstone and amethyst earrings, is sure to make a lovely gift. The large variety at Angels Forever makes it easy to find a piece with special meaning. Angels Forever Windows of Light. $48. Celestial Constellation Necklace. For stargazers or fans of daily horoscopes, these delicate, cubic zirconia necklaces let you customize chain length and star sign. potionnumber9, Etsy. Starting at $32.95. Warm and Cozy Care Package. Send a warm cup of chai tea and fuzzy socks to create the perfect self-care day. Customize the box by choosing from a variety of mugs and...
Feature – October 2021 – Fall Refresh
A New Season of Home By Carrie Meiers Welcome home, October. Let’s cuddle up, reveling in the sanctuary of our abodes; the crisp freshness of fall framing the edges of a dew-christened kaleidoscope of color. A season of profound duality, fall transforms summer to sweetened memories while holding the wonderment of winter at its fingertips. It forces reflection and encourages change, so let fall speak to you and your home; guiding you gently into a new season of life and living. In that sense, let’s begin together in the rooms most lived in! Let’s explore your home with new eyes, focusing on fresh design ideas and inspiring trends that will make your space perform at a level you never...
Chef Carly’s Food Lovers Special – September 2021
Chef Carly's Food Lovers Special by Carly Cerniglia Let me introduce you to Daniel. This charming young chap is the lucky guy who gets to eat all my craziest creations every night. And while usually it's a hodge-podge of what I can find in the fridge, we do have our go-to meals. This issue is a conglomeration of all our favorite dishes for the week, including snacks, dinner, and dessert! Daniel always gets the comment “I bet she makes a lot of good food at home” when people find out I’m a chef, but the best part of these meals is Daniel is always there to help. Some of them even came from him! Sometimes, the last thing I want to do after working in a kitchen all day is make dinner. Daniel...