Ripon, Wisconsin, has always been on our radar. My sister nearly took a teaching position there, but as I recall the story, a blizzard intervened. Also, we grew up hearing tales about our great-great grandfather’s role...
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Scott Hill Strawberry Granita
The strawberry beds were in need of refreshing this year. As I sorted and replanted the healthiest plants, I thought of Richard Dart’s memoirs of his youth in Green Lake, Wisconsin. His father brought Richard...
Paying Homage to the Spirit of John Muir
Muir homestead across Fountain Lake
This week the Cúpla Sisters took a little Wisconsin road trip and walk-about. As we headed northwest from Portage, I mentioned that we were entering the area where John Muir, father of our National Park...
Chocolate Cheese Truffles For Your Valentine
Chocolate Cheese – The Truffle Alternative Several years ago we made a delectable discovery in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Our purpose in visiting Shullsburg was to gather information regarding our great uncle times two who was a...