Author: Sam Jones

12 French toasts to add to your breakfast rotation

Savory or sweet, French toast provides a decadent base for any topping, stuffing or syrup you can stick your fork through.

Savory or sweet, French toast provides a decadent base for any topping, stuffing or syrup you can stick your fork through.

What is the scientific value of a hug?

UW–Madison expert, professor and researcher Dr. Paula Niedenthal breaks down the emotions behind physical embrace.

We ask Dr. Paula Niedenthal questions about the impact of COVID-19 quarantines on our health, the power of touch and more.

What to do in Madison this July

Make the absolute most out of this month and indulge yourself with these local (and primarily outdoor) events.

Make the absolute most out of this month and indulge yourself with these local (and primarily outdoor) events.

Where to get your Fourth of July pie this year

Additions of whipped toppings and ice cream are encouraged, but not mandatory for these Madison-made pies.

There is no better time to dig into a flaky crust filled with fruit than Independence Day, so stock up on your pies.

Cool off this summer with ice cream and a view

These local spots serve up the Dairy State's favorite frozen treat with gorgeous outdoor views included.

Venture outside your typical frozen go-to spots and try one of these area ice cream shops with scenery on the side.

Live music is back: Here's where to go in June

30 events that signal the start of summer and the return of the local music scene in Madison

We endured a summer without much live music in 2020, but the local music scene is coming back to life this season with bands booking gigs left and right around town. Get ready for singing, dancing, outdoor hangs, happy hours,…

Get outside (and fed) at Camp Beef Butter

Beef Butter BBQ celebrates beer, brats and bands with a new outdoor concept.

The time has come for foodies, musicians and lawn chair loungers to flock to the amped up lot in Westport.

What to do in Madison this May

Get back into the groove of things with this month’s arts and entertainment lineup.

These virtual and socially distant get-togethers celebrate music, movies and more, so plan ahead and make an evening of it all.

Creando Explorertorium opens Hilldale location

The Spanish immersion program offers playful childcare and learning on a drop-in and membership basis.

Zumba, crafts, mini concerts and cookie baking doesn’t sound like a half-bad way to learn Espanol, now does it?

9 virtual brands operating out of Madison kitchens

The current takeout-centric dining culture is inspiring many restaurants to launch new ventures under different names.

The current takeout-centric dining culture is inspiring many restaurants to launch new ventures under different names.

Take a shot at disc golf

Glide Disc Golf pro shop owner shares the 'simple joy of throwing a disc and watching it take flight.'

“The cool thing is that it's one of the few sports where I will see three generations of people come into our shop,” says Glide Disc Golf shop owner Mike Bakta.