The Wisconsin e-Pilgrims: Finding community during the eclipse
It’s been a few weeks since the solar eclipse captivated many of us. Some Wisconsinites, like WPR’s Norman Gilliland, traveled ...
‘The spring renewal Jew’: Father reflects on family and faith while celebrating Passover
Jewish people around the world are in the midst of celebrating Passover. The holiday opens with a Seder meal and ...
Wisconsin as the happiest state? Look to Norway!
People find happiness in all sorts of ways: listening to music, hiking or spending quality time with loved ones. But ...
Love of daughters, cooking fuels Angela Morgan of Food Junkies Catering
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR's "Wisconsin Life" shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and ...
Food Traditions: Bossam Kimchi
Dongjood Choi shares his family's tradition of making Bossam kimchi.
Food Traditions: Lybian Mbakbaka
Growing up in Wisconsin, Zainab Hassen of Stoughton noticed a lack of Libyan representation in local Middle Eastern cuisine. Restaurants ...
Food Traditions: Estrogonofe de Carne
Cooking can help us stay connected with our roots, our family's culture. That’s the case for Mara Rintamaki of Oshkosh, ...
Food Traditions: Mandaamin Naboob
Corn has been growing for thousands of years across North America, and tribes have been making corn soup for generations. ...
Food Traditions: Beef Cantonese Chow Mein
The Cozy Inn restaurant is an institution in Janesville, Wisconsin. Not only is it popular among locals, but it’s historic. ...
Breaking bread: A morning adventure in baking
The simple wholesome act of baking a loaf of bread can fill your kitchen with warm aromas and quiet your ...
Preserving collections and saving cats: Inside Redner’s Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum
Cats are special companions to many people, including Shawn and Hilary Redner. The couple love cats so much they created ...
Get lost: A motorcyclist’s guide to adventure
There’s the old saying “Not all who wander are lost.” This is certainly a motto that writer Ron Davis of ...
Women behind the bar: A brief history of Wisconsin’s bartenders
Wisconsin has one of the highest concentrations of bartenders in the country, employing more than 24,000 bartenders. A good percentage of ...
Flying dogs, cats and pigs
Morey Field in Middleton sees its fair share of takeoffs and landings. However, the arrival of one pilot often causes ...
The ‘Pudgy Pie Guy’ and the joy of pie iron campfire cooking
"There's the mountain pie, the pudgy pie, the jaffle, the toastie. All kinds of 'em. I've always been a pudgy ...