Feature – Cheese & Wine – August 2021
Say 'CHEESE' & Pair withWine! By Tim Froberg Beer and brats are big in Wisconsin, but it’s not the only food and beverage pairing we crave. Wine and cheese is another incredible culinary combo beloved throughout the Badger state. It’s only natural. Wisconsin is the dairy state and everyone outside our borders calls us “Cheeseheads.” So, we’re not going to apologize for liking our cheese – and nothing goes better with it than wine. But wine and cheese is actually an odd pairing of products. Cheese is a heavy and fatty food, while wine is a clean, acidic drink. Yet, they work exceptionally well together – like Rodgers and Adams. Why do wine and cheese have such good chemistry? Wine is...
Explore the Shore – Feature June 2021
Want to get away? Looking to take the road less traveled? A scenic drive on the east shore of Lake Winnebago awaits the adventurous traveler wishing to explore. An area rife with history, Lake Winnebago is the largest lake in Wisconsin and has been known for the breathtaking views of sunsets that span across the water. The greater region surrounding the lake was formed by the Niagara Escarpment that runs from eastern New York at Niagara Falls through Canada and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan before moving south and shaping the “Wisconsin Ledge” from Door County down to Lake Winnebago. Driving out of Appleton on Wisconsin Highway 114 East, you will first encounter High Cliff State Park....
Gear Up! – Bike Northeast Wisconsin – May 2021
Gear Up! Bike Northeast Wisconsin By Courtney Cerniglia Do you remember learning how to ride a bike? The memory is still clear for me. My dad packed up my pink hand-me-down bicycle, training wheels removed, and we loaded into the family van to drive to an open, vacant parking lot. When we arrived, I hopped out of the car with such excitement knowing what I was about to conquer. I could sense I was about to join a community of two-wheel riders where the big kids roamed. No more training wheels for this big kid. I clipped my helmet strap under my chin and grabbed the handlebars from my dad. I started marching out to the vast parking lot of newfound opportunity. With my dad at my side, I...
Spring Fever – March 2021
Spring Fever! by Kelley MalottNormally, I would say I love winter. It may sound odd to admit that in our spring issue, but I do. I try to love each season for everything they have to offer. The changing of seasons is one of the great pleasures of life which those living in more temperate climes sometimes fail to appreciate. And there are perhaps none who appreciate spring more than those of us coming out of a long, cold winter. This year, however, winter has been particularly hard. The time we would normally spend during the winter with family and friends has become difficult as we continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing and cold weather can make it near impossible to...
Pizza Feature – Jan/Feb 2021
The Power of Pizza by Tim Froberg Pizza may have Greek and Italian origins, but few countries devour more of it than Americans. A recent poll revealed the United States ranks second in the world – behind only Norway – in pizza consumption. Whether we’re foodies, vegetarians, or meat-and-potatoes types, we all agree that pizza rocks. I grew up in a household where every Saturday night, we’d place a call to Rosie’s Pizzeria. And Rosie never left us disappointed, serving up an exquisite rectangular-shaped pie on a thin crust with mountains of mozzarella and a tangy sauce. Today, it would be called New York-style pizza. Back then, we just called it pizza. Fortunately, we have plenty of...