Pumpkin Muffin/The Coffee Grounds
I’m going to do something most people cannot fathom doing, something I did not realize I was doing when I did it: eat and write about a pumpkin-related food outside of autumn. Lately, it seems as though there is a culinary rule that one must include pumpkin “something” in one’s diet after Labor Day and…
Read MoreSpecialty Shakes/Ramone’s Ice Cream Parlor
I was sitting with some friends having lunch the other day after we had just taken part in a choir event (yes, I was the choir geek in high school…and college…and adulthood). We got on the topic of ice cream, and one of them said the best shake in the area was at Ramone’s Ice…
Read MoreBrow Trends: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
This week we are discussing brows, the framework of the face. I really do believe an eyebrow shape can change your whole face shape and brow trends are changing! Today, we are discussing what’s staying and what is out. Is permanent makeup here to stay or phase out? Are we bringing back thin brows? “PAMCORE”…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Green Bay Packers vs Chippewa Marines
Did you know that the Green Bay Packers played a game in Chippewa Falls? It’s true. September 2, 1935 at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds to be exact. You see, back before everyone started to hate preseason games in the NFL, teams like the Packers, would travel around the state and play town teams for…
Read MoreDeep Fried Bananas w. Mochi/Akame Sushi
Bananas go well in numerous contexts. They go good on cereal, you can do a peanut butter-and-banana sandwich, you can eat them solo — really, bananas can be eaten at all times of the day. Of course, they also count for dessert — banana splits, banana cream pies, and…deep-fried bananas. My wife and I ordered…
Read MoreBack To Basics: How To Curl Your Hair Like A Pro
This week we are going back to basics! I’m answering the MOST COMMON THING MY CLIENTS ASK ME ABOUT: Curling their hair! During each appointment I make a point to explain why I’m using the products I’m using and how I style their hair but it’s still something everyone struggles with. I love how…
Read MoreRefugees Share Stories, Panel Open to the Public
Students in University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Honors College recently joined efforts to support refugees in Wisconsin through a service learning project. And they will build a greater understanding of what life is like for people fleeing their home countries to reach safety at a panel discussion, Afghan Refugees in Wisconsin, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, virtually in…
Read MoreBlueberry Lemonade Cupcake/Chic Sweets
Have you ever seen a straw in a cupcake? No? I’m not surprised — neither have I, at least until I went to Chic Sweets. And, there it was: a straw in a cupcake. Was it edible? Was it a cool artful touch? I was going to find out. Chic Sweets is just off the…
Read MoreThe Best Vegan Beauty Products You Need In Your Routine
This week we are talking about vegan beauty products. For some people, I’m sure this topic isn’t super important but it SHOULD BE! Companies can and are creating products that do not harm our furry friends AND are better for the environment.I’m showing you what brands you should look for, where you can shop for…
Read MoreLegends of the 715: Joe Torre
We all know Joe Torre as a hall of fame and 4-time World Series winning manager for the New York Yankees during their dominant run between 1996-2007. But did you know that one of the best managers in MLB history got his start in Eau Claire? When you think of Eau Claire baseball, Hank Aaron…
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