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Top Chef Premiere Party

Milwaukee’s food scene stepped into the national spotlight on March 20 when Bravo TV’s popular reality show “Top Chef” premiered its 21st season. After filming in Milwaukee, Madison, Door County, and other parts of the state last summer, the show will highlight all things Wisconsin food from fine dining, to a Door County fish boil and of course, beer and cheese. The official watch party at Discovery World featured an elevated snacking experience from the Bartolotta catering team with fresh oyste
MKE Lifestyle •

Spreading Holiday Joy, MKE Style

There are two types of people in this world: those who get their holiday shopping done in July, and the rest of us. We’re running around town right before the holiday starts and frantically clicking “add to cart” on the last day to guarantee holiday delivery.

We’ve curated a few gift ideas to keep it local — and personal — this year.

Foodie Favorites: How to thrill the cooks and foodies in your life.
• Growing Kits from Milwaukee Microgreens (milwaukeemicrogreens.com). The hydroponic magic hap
MKE Lifestyle •

Dance Like No Judges Are Watching

Excitement fills the Fiserv as the superstars take to the court. After hours of practice, training and hard work, this squad is ready to own the hardwood.

But it’s not Giannis, Damian or Khris in the spotlight, it’s the Bucks Grand Dancers. They’re a diverse group: some are retirees, some are grandparents, others have careers and families. This lively group shares two passions: dance and The Bucks.

Grand Dancers have to be at least 55 years old, and the numbers on their jerseys prove it. This
MKE Lifestyle •

Sustainable Glamour

Move over, “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” — now there’s “Three Degrees of Timothy Westbrook.” This spinoff of the Hollywood exercise that connects celebrities starts in Milwaukee and ends in Boston with British royalty.

Degree one: If you stopped by the Pfister in 2013, you may have met artist-in-residence and fashion designer Timothy Westbrook.

Degree 2: Last fall, Westbrook created a dress for the mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu.

Degree 3: Wu wore Westbrook’s dress to greet Prince William and Pr
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel •

Father’s Day traditions from the pros who make our favorite frozen treats

Father’s Day traditions from the pros who make our favorite frozen treats

A wise soul and a whole bunch of Instagram captions have said, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream, and that’s pretty much the same thing.” If ice cream and its low-key cousin, frozen custard, are happiness in a cone (or dish), then we should all add these sweet treats to our Father’s Day menu.

Step away from mass-produced cardboard boxes and step up to Milwaukee’s favorite ice cream and frozen custard sh

Sauce Milwaukee delivers meals the hard way

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel •

Here's how Wisconsin played a role in the butter board boom

Here's how Wisconsin played a role in the butter board boom

Bread and butter, a timeless combination, has become a go-to when carefully arranged, for family gatherings, football parties or just an elevated snack

Butter boards, as they're called, make a tasty visual statement that can be the centerpiece of any holiday party.

The trend grew quickly this fall with TikTok and Instagram videos. Social media food gimmicks don’t always catch on (thankfully, countertop spaghetti went away quickly), b
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel •

Diwali food traditions travel across the globe: Try these sweet and savory recipes at home

Diwali food traditions travel across the globe: Try these sweet and savory recipes at home

"May Lakshmi" — the Hindu goddess of prosperity — "bless you with good fortune."

Members of the Indian community will exchange these greetings, most likely in one of the 14 languages of India, when Diwali (aka Deepavali or Dipavali), the festival of lights, begins on Oct. 24. Diwali lasts five days and is arguably the most wonderful time of the year for the millions of people across the globe who practic
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel •

Look for a white carrot: Adapting Rosh Hashanah soup

Just before I made my Grandma Ida’s chicken soup for the first time, I sent my husband to the grocery store with a shopping list. Ten minutes later, he called to ask, “What’s a parsnip?” This was pre-Google, so I told him to look in the produce section for white carrots. Sadly, Kroger in Cincinnati did not carry parsnips in the early '90s.

I called my mom, who reassured me my soup would be fine without the parsnips, and as usual, she was right. Parsnips are now readily available at most grocery
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel •

Tweaking Grandma's holiday favorites: Rosh Hashanah foods get a modern twist

Every family has traditional foods that are passed down from generation to generation, but chances are Grandma’s turkey stuffing and Aunt Betty’s apple pie have changed a bit over the years.

Tweaks and shortcuts happen. They might be motivated by convenience, availability of ingredients or simply to jazz up a recipe.

As Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, approaches, American Jewish families look forward to festive holiday meals that most likely include chicken soup, possibly brisket, and a va
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel •

When Dad is a food pro, Father's Day means cooking, at home or for others

When Dad is a food pro, Father's Day means cooking, at home or for others

For many dads, Father’s Day means a round of golf, a day of relaxation, or maybe a cookout. But what about dads who work in the restaurant industry?

From cooking for their families to serving their communities, here’s how five Milwaukee-area food pros will celebrate the day Sunday.

Like father, like son: Jason Alston of Heaven's Table BBQ

Jason Alston, owner of Heaven's Table BBQ, 5507 W. North Ave., expects to cook on
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel •

Life Under Construction: How We Survived Our Kitchen Renovation

Life Under Construction: How We Survived Our Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen-less living is annoying, but the finished product is definitely worth it

In 2010 our family moved from Ohio to Milwaukee because Cleveland winters just weren’t cold enough. Kidding aside, my husband’s job flew us in for a visit on a cold February weekend to start house hunting.

We won a bidding war on a “partially flipped” house in Bayside and learned that “partially flipped” meant a fresh coat of paint on the walls and c
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel •

He left Brazil behind, but he brought its peppers - and others like them - to Milwaukee

He left Brazil behind, but he brought its peppers - and others like them - to Milwaukee

Spoiler alert: Wisconsin winters aren’t ideal for growing hot peppers because these plants typically come from places like Brazil and Mexico. But one local man is bringing the heat, literally, to a hoop house in Bay View.

Drawing on a dozen years living in Brazil, Michael Arms created PepperRich Farm in December 2019, specializing in rarely seen organic peppers including the scorpion pepper, one of the hott
MKE Lifestyle •

MKE Holiday Dining

Foodie influencer Judge Derek Mosley shares some of his favorite MKE dishes, just in time for the holidays.

He made a list. He checked it twice. But Judge Derek Mosley’s holiday picks aren’t naughty — just nice.

Mosley, a Milwaukee municipal court judge since 2002, has a passion for discovering local food gems and sharing them on his Facebook page and Instagram at #mkefoodcourt. His enthusiasm for the local dining scene has made him a virtual celebrity among MKE foodies.

We joined the judge o
TheThirty •

7 Things Coffee Does to Your Skin

But it's not all bad news, to be clear. Erica Drewry, CEDRD, RDN, LD, owner of Aligned Nutrition, explains: "Coffee isn't bad for you; just listen to your body and pay attention to how coffee affects you, especially during stressful times in life."

Drewry urges you to stay hydrated and to cut back if coffee begins to take a toll on your sleep. If you're not getting quality shuteye, you shouldn't drink more than a cup or two a day. Like most things in life, it's all about moderation.

So with th
TheThirty •

The One Exercise You Should Do for Glowing Skin

As if there aren't enough reasons to love yoga, here's one more: Taking to the mat is also great for your skin. "Yoga is great for the whole body, so it's only natural that it would have a positive effect on your skin," Selby Hill, co-founder of Yonder Yoga in Atlanta, says. Want to know what makes yoga so beneficial for your skin and which poses to do? Take a look below. A recent study by the National Institutes of Health showed how yoga can help reduce inflammation, both internally and externa
TheThirty •

6 Yoga Poses That Can Relieve Stress Like Whoa

Put down the wine bottle and step away from the chocolate. There's a better way to relieve stress: yoga. Turns out, this ancient practice might be healthier and more effective than a glass of merlot or wedge of Godiva. Yes, using yoga for stress relief can make a big difference. Yoga is still as popular as ever, and even more so now. According to Harvard Health, an estimated 7.5% of U.S. adults have tried it at least once, and almost 4% practiced yoga in the previous year. Your body's response t
Milwaukee Magazine •

How a Milwaukee Woman Is Building Bridges With Local Refugees

Twenty-five years of experience as a social worker combined with a flair for networking and an innate dedication to helping others are Kai Gardner-Mishlove’s guiding forces. Working locally, but thinking globally, she embraces “tikkun olam,” a directive of her Jewish faith meaning “to repair the world.” She volunteers to assist refugees with everything from finding housing to acquiring clothing and furniture. Last year, to show their appreciation, the families welcomed her into their homes.

“I
Milwaukee Magazine •

5 Questions for Joanna Brooks, Owner of the New Embody Yoga

What drew you to the Sherman Phoenix?

rowing up on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side, Joanna Brooks remembers watching yoga on PBS and practicing poses in her family’s living room. Fast forward a decade or two, and Brooks has her own studio,, in the, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. It’s an inviting space where Brooks helps bring a sense of Zen to the community she loves.

Embody Yoga’s mission is to share the practice of yoga with people of color, and I knew there would be a lot of other black-owned business