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When we put out the spread for our holiday parties, it usually includes one or two traditional dishes - but what did our immigrant ancestors serve?Imagine…

Have you ever been so focused on a task you're doing that you lose all track of time and place? It's a concept academics call "transformative state or…

Everybody thinks they have a killer recipe - but it takes a lot more than a single dish to start a restaurant. That said, for people who have their heart…

Can carving a pumpkin bring up the past?That's the question contributor Gianofer Fields is hoping to answer. It's part of her exploration of the concept…

People spend a lifetime collecting things that tell their stories but what happens when for whatever reason, they can't keep them anymore.Pat Mattiacci…

We meet the pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress.As Lake Effect's material culture contributor, Gianofer Fields has learned that there's often a duality to the…

A Madison woman finds her new home’s previous tenant found a way to recycle old highway signs - and repair his floors at the same time.The purchase of a…

When was the last time you found yourself in need of some reliable rope?Today, rope is one of those objects we simply take for granted - easy to find in…

How do you design a museum that's eco- and kid-friendly?As Wisconsinites, we're lucky to have access to some really stellar museums. Our state boasts…

Artists aim to create artwork that's both "beautiful and functional" from bicycle parts.Since it was first invented in Europe in the early 1800s, the…