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Winter Can Be Perfect Time To Plan A Garden

January 3, 2014 - 5:00am

Looking out on the frozen tundra that is Wisconsin right now makes gardening seem like a distant memory. And it feels like it will be forever before the ground is even visible, let alone ready to dig. But, winter can provide time to slow down, think about what...

Expert Lists Wisconsin's Best Artisan Cheese

January 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Wisconsin isn't nicknamed the “Dairy state” for nothing. Half of all specialty cheese in the nation is made in Wisconsin and it leads the nation in artisan cheese production. Jeanne Carpenter, a self-described “cheese geek,” manages the specialty cheese department at Metcalfe’s Market Hilldale in Madison and she created a...

Making And Keeping Financial Resolutions In The New Year

January 2, 2014 - 9:36am

A financial expert has some tips for making...and keeping....financial resolutions in the coming year.

Researcher: Forgiveness A Painful But Rewarding Process

January 2, 2014 - 5:00am

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Whether it’s something hurtful said by a spouse or child, unfair treatment by a boss, or old and deep emotional wounds from parents, every person has been hurt during their life. But, each person also has a choice to either cling to those injuries or to embrace true...

Building Fitness Habits For 2014 And Beyond

January 2, 2014 - 12:00am

A Milwaukee-area fitness specialist said anyone of any age and background could get a start on increasing their fitness in 2014. Wellness coach David Pritchard, who has coached professional and amateur athletes during his 19-year career, said the key was creating healthy habits rather than feeling guilt about holiday overindulgence...

Expert's Advice: Get Outdoors With Your Children

January 1, 2014 - 5:00am

On a gorgeous summer day, it’s easy to grab the children, run outside and find a dozen things to do without any problem. But what about in the middle of winter, when the wind is howling and it’s dark at 4 p.m.? As the result of a New...

List Compiles Words Not To Say In 2014

January 1, 2014 - 12:00am

Words that should be banished in 2014 include "selfie," "Obamacare," and "Twittersphere," according to the latest edition of an annual list of words that are overused. "The Banished Words List," a 39-year-old product of Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., offers more than a dozen...

Getting, Staying Organized Can Be Fun

December 31, 2013 - 5:00am

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At the start of a New Year, many people take the opportunity to set some goals and recalibrate. A common desire is to get more organized and that can seem challenging enough, but often staying organized is even trickier. Stephanie O'Dea is a New York Times best-selling author,...

The Right Reason

December 30, 2013 - 11:30am

“I think they’re very interesting. You should learn them.” So said conductor Alfredo Antonini to violinist Louis Kaufman in the autumn of 1947. The Columbia Broadcasting System’s music director had just said much the same thing in the hope that Kaufman would perform the distinctive 200-year-old Vivaldi concertos in an...

Reporter Says Reduce, Reuse And Recycle Key Around Holidays

December 30, 2013 - 10:36am

Once all the gifts are unwrapped, the big holiday meals are eaten and the festive cocktails drunk, the only thing left is the trash. Serena Ng, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, said Americans create 25 percent more waste at the end of the year around the holdaiys. This...

Experts Suggest Winter Drink Ideas In Wisconsin

December 30, 2013 - 12:00am

With the winter season now at its height in Wisconsin, there is probably no better way to warm up than to sip a Hot Toddy or other beverage of choice by a roaring fire. Talish Barrow, general manager of the Avenue Bar in Madison, has several recommendations for drinks that...

Rainbow Beans and Rice

December 28, 2013 - 8:00am

In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté red onion, red and green peppers, garlic and zucchini for 4 minutes or until onions are tender. Add beans, corn, salsa, water, mustard and spices. Stir while bringing to a light boil.

Food Friday: Creating Community Through Soup

December 27, 2013 - 9:15am

Soup is not only a nourishing meal...but it can bring people together and create a sense of community. That's according to a writer, who makes the case for hosting 'Soup Nights' in your neighborhood.

Kwanzaa Has Persevered Because Of Its Inclusiveness

December 27, 2013 - 10:06am

Friday is the second day of Kwanzaa, a holiday celebrated primarily by African-American communities every year from Dec. 26 to Jan. 2. The holiday is only 47 years old, and an expert in African-American studies said it's persevered because it's inclusive. Keith Mayes, an associate professor and chair in the...

The Rebellious Prince

December 26, 2013 - 1:30pm

King Frederick the Great of Prussia was one of the great patrons of music, but in his early years he suffered for his art–and so did others. His father, Friedrich the First, was so steeped in military matters that he tried to squelch young Frederick’s fondness for the fine arts...

Price of a Comeback

December 26, 2013 - 12:00pm

On December 12, 1800, Napoleon had survived an assassination attempt in Paris, and although a number of bystanders were killed by the explosive device known as “the infernal machine,” a deputation from Paris societies and corporations waited to congratulate the First Consul on his escape. Representing the Paris Conservatory was...

What Is Boxing Day?

December 26, 2013 - 9:30am

Boxing Day - celebrated on the 26th of December in close cultural and geographical neighbors Canada and Britain - is not widely celebrated in the United States. So what is this holiday anyway? English author Judith Flanders fills us in.

Christmas 1818

December 25, 2013 - 11:30am

December 25th, 1818, was a red-letter day for Christmas music large and small. According to legend, mice had damaged the organ in St. Nicholas’ church in the Bavarian village of Oberndorf, causing it to break down on Christmas Eve. The setback forced the organist and the parish priest to scrap...

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Winter Can Be Perfect Time To Plan A Garden

Expert Lists Wisconsin's Best Artisan Cheese

Making And Keeping Financial Resolutions In The New Year

Researcher: Forgiveness A Painful But Rewarding Process

Building Fitness Habits For 2014 And Beyond

Expert's Advice: Get Outdoors With Your Children

List Compiles Words Not To Say In 2014

Getting, Staying Organized Can Be Fun

The Right Reason

Reporter Says Reduce, Reuse And Recycle Key Around Holidays

Experts Suggest Winter Drink Ideas In Wisconsin

Rainbow Beans and Rice

Food Friday: Creating Community Through Soup

Kwanzaa Has Persevered Because Of Its Inclusiveness

The Rebellious Prince

Price of a Comeback

What Is Boxing Day?

Christmas 1818

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