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How Milwaukee’s independents plan on surviving a harsh winter

How Milwaukee’s independents plan on surviving a harsh winter

Recessions might be scary, but Old Man Winter is no match for hardy independents.

Ebenezer Scrooge says ‘humbug’ to simpler times

Ebenezer Scrooge says ‘humbug’ to simpler times

Has the recession altered our approach to the holidays? Will Giftsmas become Christmas again?

Tidbits: Abandoned school becomes green campus
Tidbits

Abandoned school becomes green campus

Three groups work together to transform an abandoned school into the nation's latest green campus.

Alternative Gift Fair comes to Lakefront Palm Garden this December

Alternative Gift Fair comes to Lakefront Palm Garden this December

Choose from nearly two dozen worthy charities at the Exchange's fourth annual fair.

The Natural Gardener: It’s time to plan(t)
The Natural Gardener

It’s time to plan(t)

Avoid frostbite and get your green thumb indoors to plan for next year.

Local food options at markets, co-ops and restaurants heat up Wisconsin winter

Local food options at markets, co-ops and restaurants heat up Wisconsin winter

Our short growing season is long gone, but these restaurants, markets and stores keep the local food movement going strong.

Simply Health: Reflux-ology
Simply Health

Reflux-ology

Got a bad taste in your mouth? Here's how you can combat gastro esophageal reflux disease.

Baloney on wry: Acting up
Baloney on wry

Acting up

Is it too much to ask that we act our age?

From the editor: A simple prayer
From the editor

A simple prayer

I think when we can picture the path the food has taken from the ground where it was grown and harvested to our kitchens, we can’t help but feel some gratitude.

Book redeems oft-failed chef

Book redeems oft-failed chef

Who is this Jim Lahey? And what is this no-knead, in-a-pot method that turns once-hopeless bakers into gods?

The top things for which we are grateful

The top things for which we are grateful

Letterman has his Top 10 List, and Oprah has her gratitude journal. We — at this time of thanksgiving — thought that it would be fun to blend the two and compile a list of things we are grateful for.

Pantry raid!: NUTS TO YOU!
Pantry raid!

NUTS TO YOU!

Unexpectedly delicious, creamy and freaky good for you! Seriously? You can see why our pantries are all in a tizzy over this whole nuts-in-a-jar thing.