Nostalgia – Jan/Feb 2022

Courtney Woolen Mill by Gwen Sargeant Have you ever seen a machine pull apart the fibers of wool or polyester? It looks like snow! Have you seen a carding machine roll out a batting?  The Courtney Woolen Mill has operated in Appleton for more than 140 years. It was...

This is Home – Jan/Feb 2022

Housing Happiness by Carrie Meier We all have baggage. It doesn’t matter whether you’re young or old, “damaged” or seemingly fine. It doesn’t matter where you originate or what you do for a living. Baggage finds us and defines us in a million ways, obvious or not....

Beer + Brewing – Jan/Feb 2022

The Hard Cider Insider by Steve Lonsway Hard cider is the result of apple juice being fermented with yeast, and thus contains alcohol. Hard ciders range in alcohol concentration from about 3% in France to 8.5% or more in traditional English ciders. Ciders are still...

Carly’s Pastries – Jan/Feb 2022

Triple Berry Almond Cake by Carly Cerniglia Three beautiful berries come together to make this delicious dessert bursting with bright sweet-tart flavors. Cherries, cranberries, and raspberries sit atop a semi-dense, yet light crumbed vanilla almond cake. It’s the...

Soup & Salad – Jan/Feb 2022

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP  by Michelle Fierek I’ve never met a recipe i didn’t like, which gives the directions, “stir in cheese until melted!”   This creamy, cheesy soup is soon to be a family favorite, perfect to cozy up to on a cold winter day. There are a few tips...