The official pastry of Wisconsin, the Danish kringle, is found in nearly every bakery in the Midwest. It’s baked, packaged and sold across the country during the holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year. Even Trader Joe’s has started carrying its brand nearly year round. Kringle has origins hundreds of years old, probably brought to Denmark […]
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Four Misconceptions About Auto, Renters and Homeowners Insurance
When it comes to insurance, there are several myths that continue to persist, like the one that red cars are more expensive to insure. Car color has no impact on insurance premiums. Instead, factors like your driving history, annual mileage driven and the cost of your vehicle will affect how much your insurance will cost. […]
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Wrapping Up the Summer
Now that summer is fizzling out, plants are slowing their blooming and the leaves are turning colors and falling to the ground. It’s time to plan for the holidays and to put the garden to sleep for a while. Here’s a short list to change your focus and get you started: Happy Holidays to all […]
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Tips for Protecting Your Yard from Snow and Ice This Winter
More people are extending their outdoor time in the winter by adding fire pits, outdoor heaters, and other features. Even in the wintertime, it’s important to take care of your yard. The TurfMutt Foundation, an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces, offers the following tips to help […]
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Grow Herbs Indoors for Year-round Enjoyment
Add garden fresh flavor to your meals year-round. Grow a few of your favorite herbs indoors, harvest and enjoy. Select a variety of herbs you and your family enjoy and use for cooking, decoration or fragrance. Basil, chives, cilantro, oregano, marjoram, mint, parsley, sage and thyme are some of the easier herbs to grow indoors. […]
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Celebrate the Holidays with a Special Ham Recipe
Few things bring family and friends together quite like the holidays, and serving up an elegant, seasonal meal centered around a mouthwatering main dish is a recipe for creating lasting memories with the ones you love. Forging a fabulous holiday experience for the special people in your life starts with choosing a flavorful, tender cut […]
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The New Homeowner’s Moving Checklist
If you’ve recently closed on your first house, congratulations on becoming a homeowner. Before you can get comfy in your new place, you need to actually move in. If you’ve never moved into a new house, there are a few things you may not be aware of. As you make plans to move into a […]
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Recipe for Walnut Pumpkin Cream Cheese Tart with Vanilla Walnut Whipped Cream
One of the best parts of the holidays is the aromas and flavors of the season, from walnuts and cinnamon to peppermint and nutmeg. Sweet treats and mouthwatering desserts can bring family and friends around the table to celebrate the season together, one bite at a time. During your festive gatherings this year, choose walnuts […]
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Want to Host a Potluck?
Bringing together friends in your home and sharing a meal is one of life’s great pleasures. Consider a potluck. It will be a wonderful dinner with everyone contributing. 1. Choose a theme — (Fall harvest, Mexican fare, etc.) so everything will fit together. 2. Creat a guest sign-up — or even assign the dishes. The […]