Jim Ruzicka of Neenah had the specific goal of photographing wildlife when he made his way to the Killsnake State Wildlife Area in Calumet County. “Short-eared owls regularly gather in a specific portion of the preserve in the wintertime,” he says. “Entering the outskirts of the wildlife area there are several parking places for hikers READ MORE
Art medium(s): Photography. How do you describe your art? My art strives to capture both the peacefulness and chaos of city life; to tell stories of the street while attempting to show the beauty in the ordinary and help the viewer appreciate the world around them. Were you always interested in following a creative path? READ MORE
Q. “I do love a traditional Friday Fish Fry, but it’s getting to be a bit much. What are some other ways to prepare walleye and panfish? (Bluegill is my favorite.)” —Kathi, Omro A. I also love the Wisconsin tradition of the Friday Night Fish Fry! Since we don’t go out for fish every week, READ MORE
Kimberly Henrickson was with her mom at Wally’s Still in Dale when she craved a Wisconsin favorite. “I (originally) took this picture to send to a friend as an update to my day and location,” she says. “It was a spontaneous photo, but I thought to submit it to you as it feels so Wisconsin READ MORE
Q. “When should I use mayonnaise and when should I use Miracle Whip? Can they always be swapped?” —Willa, Appleton A. The answer to this question is controversial and a matter of opinion. Mayonnaise is a seasoned emulsion of eggs and oil resulting in a creamy spread. Miracle Whip is also a seasoned emulsion of READ MORE
Art medium(s): Watercolor, ink and colored pencil on watercolor paper. How do you describe your art? Whimsical, illustrative, dynamic and colorful for art licensing products and art shows. Were you always interested in following a creative path? Since my early years, I have always been drawn to creativity, constantly seeking out new and exciting ways READ MORE
Alisa Grieve was intrigued by “amazing fog” the evening she captured this image of Trinity Episcopal Church in Oshkosh last January. “I loved the way the lights looked on the wet pavement,” she says. “Additionally, I love beautiful architecture and I’ve always found this church to be lovely. It looked hauntingly peaceful in the foggy READ MORE
Q. “It seems like a new ancient grain—like quinoa and spelt—has a ‘moment’ each few years. What’s ‘on trend’ right now?” —Margo, Neenah A. According to the Whole Grain Council, the consumption of whole grains has doubled over the past 20 years. Although over-processed grain products are still the scourge of the western diet, more READ MORE
Art medium(s): Pressed flowers, organic materials, felt and polymer clay. How do you describe your art? The only art classes that I have taken were what was available in my high school days, which means a lot of what I make starts as an experiment. I would consider my art to be playful, simple and READ MORE
Jim Berg shot the photo he calls “Cathedral” near Jones Park, down the hill from College Avenue. “I was out looking for interesting landscapes (or cityscapes) with my camera and the lines of the chain link fence leading up the hill initially caught my eye,” he says. “Then I loved the way all the lines READ MORE
