Coffee Culture – December 2021

Gift Ideas are Brewing by Jo Snyder The holidays are upon us! This year has flown by, and maybe the gift-giving season has snuck up on some of us a little faster than we expected. If you’re running out of ideas for the coffee and tea drinkers in your life, I have some...

Beer + Brewing – December 2021

Smoked Beer by Steve Lonsway Before kiln drying became commonplace in the 18th century, brewers had to find other methods to dry their brewers malt. Some used the power of the sun and others used wood fires. When using wood fires, the grains captured the smoke flavor,...

This is Home – December 2021

Keep Calm and Cozy on! by Carrie Meier We’re Wisconsinites. We winterize like we eat cheese, care about our families, and cheer on our home teams. There’s no task too tall and no temperature too low for our breed. So, when we’re faced with another season of cool...

Pet Care – December 2021

Healthy Holidays for Your Pets by Dr. Seth Oberschlake Winter holiday seasons are often filled with wonderful memories with family, friends and pets alike. There isn’t much better than dressing up my dog in an elf costume, but that’s just me. To make sure it’s a...

In the Garden – December 2021

Become a Citizen Scientist by Counting Birds by Holly Boettcher There is no doubt that by planting gardens, trees, and shrubs you create a habitat that attracts all kinds of songbirds to your backyard. And songbirds are certainly a complement to your gardens. Adding...