November 2020 Feature – Gift Giving
50 Gifts Under 50 Bucks We all know who the greatest Christmas gift-giver of all time is. That would be the big, bearded man in the funky red suit with the herd of reindeer: Kris Kringle. But then we grow up and realize Santa Claus exists only in our imagination, and it’s up to us to find thoughtful Christmas gifts for our loved ones. This is never easy. Most of us tend to procrastinate and overthink the yuletide gift-giving process, and then we underestimate the actual time involved to pull off the purchase and delivery of the perfect gift. That often leads to Grinches like me scurrying from store to store on Christmas Eve on a last-minute gift-buying mission, cursing all the way. And we...
10 Fall Road Trips – October 2020
Color your world 10 fall weekend road trips by Tim Froberg Fall road trips in scenic Wisconsin are a must. Autumn is hands-down the most beautiful time of the year in the Badger State. The changing leaves provide a visual feast of spectacular colors that can put a smile on the face of the crankiest of souls. Yes, we’re still stuck in the bizzaro world of the coronavirus, where we’re encouraged to isolate ourselves from others. That doesn’t mean we have to stay home 24/7. Taking an in-state weekend getaway can be done in a safe manner, especially if it’s an outdoor experience and involves a day trip where we’re back in our beds at night. So, if those Wisconsin Badger football-free Saturdays...
FEATURE – Food Lovers Guide
Celebrating Yesteryears by Carly Cerniglia As a chef, I’m always searching for the next best thing; the next best recipe, dish, vegetable. But it is just as important to investigate history. I asked myself one day, where did Caesar Salad come from? It led me down a crazy path including Tijuana, prohibition, an Italian immigrant living in California, and an origin I did not suspect. That got me searching for other classic recipes and “Dining Across the Decades” was formed. Elevating recipes and spinning them to have a modern twist, I’ve reimagined some classics that are perfect for our lifestyles today. In food, and everyday life, it’s important to remember when being creative, it’s not...