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Tom's Asparagus

July 22, 2017 - 8:00am

Mix honey and soy sauce and set aside. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large frying pan on medium to high heat.

The Stars In Our Eyes: The Famous, the Infamous, and Why We Care Way Too Much About Them

July 19, 2017 - 4:30pm

We talk to the author of "The Stars In Our Eyes: The Famous, the Infamous, and Why We Care So Much About Them" to understand why Americans are so invested in the lives of celebrities.

What Makes Custard, That Traditional Wisconsin Treat, Unique?

July 18, 2017 - 4:15pm

Amy Ettinger, the author of " Sweet Spot: An Ice Cream Binge Across America ," talks about what she’s learned about Wisconsin custard.

Cross-Country Bicycle Trip Reveals 'Unfailingly Kind' People

July 17, 2017 - 8:00am

Steve Hiniker, left, and his wife Mel Vollbrecht crossing the Mississippi near Pere Marquette State Park in Illinois

A Wisconsin couple took a 3,700-mile bike ride across the United States. The trip, they said, showed the kindness and struggle of rural Americans.

Coffee Associated With Longevity In New Studies

July 17, 2017 - 6:00am

Two studies in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that there’s not really a reason to feel guilty about that coffee habit (assuming the habit isn’t Frappuccinos).

Salmon and Black Bean Tostadas

June 18, 2016 - 8:00am

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Place on 2 baking sheets. Bake, turning once, until light brown, 12 to 14 minutes.

2017 Emmy Nominations Reflect Current American Sentiments

July 14, 2017 - 4:35pm

The Emmy nominations were announced yesterday. Shows like "Saturday night Live" and "Westworld" were tied for the most nominations at 22 nods. We'll speak with Lorraine Ali of the LA Times about the nominations and how the shows reflect the social and political climates in the United States.

When Pairing Wine, With Food, 'Rules Are Meant To Be Broken,' Certified Sommelier Says

July 13, 2017 - 1:35pm

Sommeliers, whose work includes pairing wine with food, pursue taste and build upon their senses of smell and taste. But you don't have to become a sommelier to learn from them.

Why The Walden Pond Experiment In Self-Reliance Is More Relevant Than Ever

July 12, 2017 - 6:00am

On the 200th anniversary of Thoreau’s birth — July 12, 1817 — "To the Best of Our Knowledge" asked Laura Dassow Walls, author of the first full-life of Thoreau in a generation, " Henry David Thoreau: A Life ," to provide a measure of this iconic writer.

When Advertising Goes From Trendy To Tone Deaf

July 11, 2017 - 3:15pm

From an unpopular Pepsi commercial to t-shirts with Kendall and Kylie Jenner's faces superimposed over images of music icons like Tupac, Notorious B.I.G, Pink Floyd and more, the Jenners have been at the center of more than one marketing faux pas. We talk to a marketing experting who writes about...

Nancy Pearl’s 2017 Summer Reads

July 11, 2017 - 2:00pm

Nancy Pearl’s summer reading recommendations this year include many mysteries and a few children’s books.

Swimming Was Once Illegal In Madison

July 11, 2017 - 9:45am

Madison banned bathing and swimming along a large swathe of the shorelines of Lake Monona and Lake Mendota in 1851 between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. Anywhere within "public view" was off limits for swimming and sunbathing, seemingly out of fear of indecent exposure.

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Tom's Asparagus

The Stars In Our Eyes: The Famous, the Infamous, and Why We Care Way Too Much About Them

What Makes Custard, That Traditional Wisconsin Treat, Unique?

Cross-Country Bicycle Trip Reveals 'Unfailingly Kind' People

Coffee Associated With Longevity In New Studies

Salmon and Black Bean Tostadas

2017 Emmy Nominations Reflect Current American Sentiments

When Pairing Wine, With Food, 'Rules Are Meant To Be Broken,' Certified Sommelier Says

Why The Walden Pond Experiment In Self-Reliance Is More Relevant Than Ever

When Advertising Goes From Trendy To Tone Deaf

Nancy Pearl’s 2017 Summer Reads

Swimming Was Once Illegal In Madison

Is The Smartphone The Future Of Therapy?

Strawberry Cobb Salad

Women And Girls Are The New Heroes In Movies And TV

Why Is Eau Claire Drawing Young, Creative People? (Hint: It's Not Just Bon Iver)

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