It's a quandary. How do we avoid spending Labor Day laboring in the kitchen, but also celebrate the last hurrah of summer with a delicious mea…
September is library card sign-up month. Books, Wifi, meeting rooms, programs, online educational resources, faxing and copying, and much more…
It’s fun to be a little decadent now and then, right? So, how does cold, velvety vanilla ice cream sound? How about indulgent chocolate ice cr…
I’m always on the lookout for inexpensive ingredients that can be used in lots of recipes. I’m especially happy when I find unexpected uses fo…
The Village of Dane is excited to announce that there will be “Music on the Green” at village hall Monday August 15, August 22, and August 29!
What? Didn’t summer just start? I just realized school is already starting in communities across the country.
On the ultimate quest for cheap eats, whole chickens always win! They’re inexpensive, and each one can stretch into three meals. Of course, th…
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Let’s talk chimichurri. Its garlicky and tangy with a spicy little kick, filled with lovely fresh herbs. Light and summery, grassy, verdant an…
Don't you love it when two seasonal treats collide and make the best summer dessert ever? If a s'more and an ice cream sandwich had a baby, it…
With food prices rising across the board, it's nice to see that (so far) the price of canned tuna remains affordable. In fact, I bet you have …
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. If you’re like most households, you’ll gather and share a meal in honor of dear old Dad. While it can be diff…
Since premiering in 2011, “Bob’s Burgers” has very quietly become an invaluable part of Fox’s Sunday night animation lineup. In fact, it has b…
Each time I visit the grocery store, two things happen. First, I see food prices continuing to rise. Second, I snoop to see what other people …
The Memorial Day weekend is a time for recognition and gratitude as we honor the veterans who have given their lives for our country. For many…
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Harvest Moon Pond in Poynette recently announced a Tuesday Live Music series. The venue, located at N3540 WI-22, will host eight performances …
Sun Prairie-based Prairie Music & Arts is inviting all musicians to be a part of the first ever Make Music Sun Prairie on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful and juicy with irresistible caramelized crunchy bits, carnitas means "little meats" in Spanish. If you like carn…
Spring has sprung! When I saw these beautiful multi-hued rainbow carrots as I was wandering the produce department, I immediately started pond…
Ah, matzo ball soup. The very words conjure soothing comfort to the soul. Rich chicken broth with tender chicken and pillowy dumplings made fr…
Here’s a classic comfort food that makes everyone happy. It’s a staple on diner menus across the country: the Patty Melt. Picture a burger pat…
One of my favorite things to do is find inexpensive products we all know and love and find new uses for them. Lately, ice cream cones have bee…
“The Lost City” is the kind of movie that looks like it was a lot more fun for the actors to film than it is for the audience to watch. Sandra…
Life moves fast, and frozen foods have become indispensable for preparing healthy, quick and easy meals. It’s possible to equate “quick and ea…
An easy way to add great flavor to your meals while saving money is making spice blends at home. You're likely paying a premium for packaged s…
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There are few things more universally comforting than a melt-in-your-mouth beef stew. The world is full of regional variations. France has Boe…
Sometimes I get requests for meal solutions that seem to ask the impossible. We need a dinner that’s healthy, simple to prepare, fast enough t…
Sheri Bircher, owner of Sheri Birchler Photography in Lodi, has always loved pets. So when the opportunity to help The Second Chance Fund pres…
