Have you read any good books?To be honest- I mostly read cookbooks. My favorites lately are:Company, The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others by Amy Thielen.Our Kindred Home by my friend Alyson Morgan.My Paris Kitchen by David Lebovitz.Fika by Anna Brones & Johanna Kindvall.The New Rules of Cheese byContinue Reading
If you could change the world, what would you change?The amount of carbon we are putting in the atmosphere. What do you think is the meaning of life?To champion others. Do you prefer working alone, or do you like working with others?I like solitary work, but love working with professionals.Continue Reading
Do you have a life philosophy that you live by?It’s simple. Love. What do you like most about yourself?That I can be myself and not “worry” about what others are thinking. If you could change the world, what would you change?Wow. Big question. More women to be in positions toContinue Reading
Have you read any good books?Yes. I have read many. Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier is an all-time fave. The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout (and her sequel Outsmarting the Sociopath Next Door), Brood by Jacki Polzin, Fox and I by Catherine Raven, and Don’t Shoot the Dog byContinue Reading
Who is your personal hero?I have several-My Dad-who had a pretty horrible childhood, broke the cycle of abuse and built a loving family and had a ‘why not’ attitude that took us on so many adventures! He died over 10 years ago and I miss him every day.My Mom-who REFUSEDContinue Reading
Who is your personal hero?Other than Jesus Christ? Any person who sacrificed themselves to serve someone else! Anyone who is kind to others for no reason.The person who got it done because it just had to be. Otherwise I don’t believe in any other kind of Hero. Do you haveContinue Reading
Who is your personal hero?There is a little hero in everyone, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Jerry Baryenbruch. Jerry helped start an ambulance service in Spring Green when it was nothing more than a hearse, and kept it alive until we have a thriving volunteer serviceContinue Reading
Have you read any good books?Many! I am always reading at least four books at the same time: books that I read reviews about in the WSJ that pique my interest in the life of humans, places in nature, and, of course about great musicians. The most recent four: BeyondContinue Reading
Do you have a life philosophy that you live by? Take only memories leave only footprints. What do you like most about yourself? I can have the best conversations in my head. How has this pandemic affected YOU or YOUR BUSINESS? Killed Burger Fusion Company and reborn asContinue Reading
My husband & I just bought the Barn House in February to keep it in the family and we are excited to get The Owl’s Nest up and running for people to come enjoy the barn for fun and relaxation in Ossian Iowa. Tell us about a project orContinue Reading
We opened Margo+Lola in mid-2022 as a boutique and beautiful place to teach flyfishing and be a convenient gathering place for business meetings and social get togethers. Tell us about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career with your business.Having workedContinue Reading
About The Millwork Night Market The Millwork Night Market is an independent evening farmers’ market that features high quality local food producers, artists, musicians, & brewers. It was founded with the mission to provide a unique nightlife & shopping experience, and to enhance the Millwork District’s mantra of live, work,Continue Reading
So, what’s your story? Where were you born? How long have you been here in the Driftless, What keeps you here?I was born through no fault of my own in California. I married a woman from southwest Wisconsin and fell in love with Wisconsin as well! My roots are wellContinue Reading
What’s your story? I was born in New York, to newly immigrant German parents. I was raised in Beloit, Wisconsin, mostly by a single mother – in the 1970’s – a time when it was difficult to be a divorcee. My brother and I had a lot of time onContinue Reading
What is your biggest accomplishment?I have lots of thoughts on this one, the first being that I haven’t achieved it yet. Another thought I have is simply remaining relative healthy–it’s a hard world we live in. And yet another is related to the relationships and ways of engaging with otherContinue Reading
Who is your personal hero?My personal hero would be my dad. I refer to him as a true Renaissance man. He loved music, hunting, and later in life, he taught himself how to wood carve. He was a leader in his community and church, sharing his talents with others. DoContinue Reading
Do you have a life philosophy that you live by?I always put a smile on my face. ( I have stage 4 cancer and try not give this disease attention, instead I focus on the positives in my life and just keep going and planning my life.) What do youContinue Reading
He may not have the name recognition of other famous chefs, but by the end of this article, you will place him among them. For starters, Alan is a James Beard award-winning chef, although I doubt you will hear him tell you that. If you aren’t familiar, it is aContinue Reading
Tell us about one person who stands apart or has influenced you while here in the Driftless. One of my favorite people is Karen Innis. She is a Realtor and also an artist who does custom framing in our store. She shares many of my similar beliefs and values, andContinue Reading