Living sustainably involves numerous realms of our lives: from the vehicles we drive to the food we eat. It can be daunting to think about all the ways we can act to live in a more eco-friendly manner. However, there are many changes that each of us can make. So with the new year upon us, here are some practices ... Read More »
On Sept. 13, Campus Activities and Student Engagement, also known as CASE, brought food and fun to the Dreyfus University Center in the form of Toppers pizza and tie-dye crafting. With excited students lining the stairway up to the Laird Room, one could tell that CASE had put together another student-engaging event. However, doing a program like this takes a ... Read More »
Maple syrup company Tapped Maple Syrup, LLC has been nominated by State Representative Katrina Shankland for the “Coolest Thing in Wisconsin” contest. Tapped Maple Syrup is an Algoma-based product, with partnerships in Wisconsin and Minnesota, including 10 partnerships in Stevens Point. Their products are infused maple syrups, often mixed with spices and herbs including ginger, cardamom, and hibiscus. They also ... Read More »
There is a tiny lot on 301 Division Street, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, that has seen a carousel of business rotate in and out before they ultimately went under. At first, it was a Korean drive thru restaurant. Then, it became a barbecue stand. After both ventures failed, the lot was transformed into a new restaurant: Uncle Adi’s. Uncle Adi’s ... Read More »
The Farmers Market feels like the happiest corner of town on Saturday mornings. While the rest of the streets are still asleep, the market buzzes with laughter and chatter. It’s hard not to feel optimistic in a place like this, surrounded by vibrantly colorful vegetables, flowers and people who want nothing more than to enjoy good food and each other’s ... Read More »
We have sunshine again! This last week has been filled with 70 degree days, budding beauties and an unavoidable need for Belts’. So in an effort to cool down after a day in the sun, a homemade smoothie may be your perfect guilt-free treat. The best thing about anything being homemade is that you can tailor them to what you ... Read More »
“The discovery in every loaf fuels me.” Matt Groshek is both a charismatic and passionate UWSP graphic design professor and a sourdough master. His connection to food has always been alive and budding and his kitchen is a testament to it all. Living in his childhood home, Matt tends to his and his partner’s chickens for farm fresh eggs, his ... Read More »
Having a cooking companion can be the thing to transform both your dish and your experience in the kitchen. This is not really someone you seek, but someone you stumble upon. It’s something to be grateful for and to cherish, as the syncing of hearts and palettes is a testament to the soul. With so much discovery and creation to ... Read More »
Ready for fresh, crunchy, nutrient-filled lunches? Below is a list of ingredients you can add to create your perfect personal salad. While salads get a bad rap that they’re boring, one note and lack flavor, this list will prove this isn’t the case. Really, the fun thing about salads is that you can customize them to your personal tastebuds. They can ... Read More »
Want to wow yourself, your friends, and your grandma? One word: BREAD. Here’s How: Share the wonders and warmth of a fresh baked loaf of bread. Start with this core recipe and jazz it up how ever you please. With hundreds of killer combinations, you can go savory or sweet. My go to is easily rosemary, garlic and asiago cheese. ... Read More »
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