It was before sunrise on a chilly December morning when Jeff Vaughan found the Appleton City Park tree lit up with “wonderful clouds forming above it in the sky.” “It was breathtaking… such a peaceful sight,” he remembers. “I set up my tripod and captured the moment. Then I just took a few minutes to READ MORE
Q. “My husband has a sensitive stomach. How do I make pasta sauces less acidic?” —Nora, Appleton A. Highly acidic foods include citrus fruit, buttermilk, wine, vinegar, coffee and tomatoes. Some foods are intentionally prepared with the addition of acid, particularly beverages like lemonade, soda and canned products like pickles and pickled vegetables. Some people READ MORE
Art medium(s): Oil. It comes in vibrant colors that can be blended or layered easily to get the effect I desire. It also dries slowly, allowing me to walk away and re-evaluate how I want to proceed. How do you describe your art? I would describe my art as realistic. Iw ould also describe my READ MORE
It was along the Wiouwash State Trail that Paul Kordus enjoyed the warm weather the day before a full moon. “I left on my bicycle from Neenah and rode down… to a point on the trail that runs along the shore of Lake Butte Des Morts. It was the nicest ride I did all year… READ MORE
Q. “Do you have experience rolling homemade sushi? I think it would be a fun date night option.” —Angela, Appleton A. While I have rolled sushi, it is not a common activity in my house. However, I can give you a few pointers. First, it is an important suggestion to pick up one or two READ MORE
Art medium(s): Mostly oil paint, but I also work often in charcoal, acrylic and pastels. How do you describe your art? Greatly inspired by nature, and I hope my personal artwork brings the viewer a peaceful feeling. Were you always interested in following a creative path? Yes. I have absolutely loved to draw and paint READ MORE
