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September 2025

Sourdough September: Ancient Bread to Modern Hobby

by Kerri Cooke Sourdough starter, made with wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria, was the OG method for making leavened bread. This was the first type of bread made that wasn’t a flatbread and was consumed even in ancient Egypt. In a time when many Americans just go to a […]

September 2025

Dubai Chocolate Soars to Sweet Success via Social Media

by Angie Kay Dilmore Fueled by the internet and social media influencers, Dubai chocolate is the hottest trend in confectionary circles since the advent of the chocolate lava cake in the 1980s. These bars of nutty pistachio butter infused with crunchy kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo dough) and enrobed with silky […]

September 2025

FIRST PERSON: Lee Ann Stenvick-Executive Director of Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA

The arrival of Lee Ann Stenvick at the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA earlier this year has already changed the trajectory of the organization. In June, the organization presented a forum for local artists and other community members in which the public could give their feedback on what they […]

August 2025

2025 Fall Festival Guide

It might be scorching hot right now, impeding your desire to do any outside activity besides swimming. Autumn days and nights will begin with a promise of slightly lower temperatures and humidity. Take the opportunity to attend one or a few famous Louisiana festivals. There is a festival for every interest, with […]

August 2025

The Financial Team for All Generations – Global Asset Sets Clients Up For Success

by Kerri Cooke When it comes to quality and life satisfaction, money has a huge impact on the opportunities an individual can experience. Even if someone has plenty of income, it’s important to manage it well, not only for present satisfaction, but to build confidence in the future. Global Asset […]

August 2025

A Comfortable Place to Retire

by Kerri Cooke The community you choose to spend your long-awaited retirement days in can determine the quality of life you live. Cost of living and access to resources can further dictate how your latter years are spent. One way to go into retirement comfortably is to invest money early. […]

August 2025

A Family-Friendly Community

by Kerri Cooke Often, people take great care to determine what part of the country or world they want to raise their family in. Here in SWLA, with a rich cultural heritage, a quaint hometown atmosphere, wide-ranging opportunities for food and play, thriving school systems, a number of churches to […]

August 2025

Opportunities for Young Professionals are Abundant

by Kerri Cooke The importance of networking is often a skill overlooked by recent graduates or those new to the workforce. However, especially in an areas with a small populations like SWLA, knowing those involved in government, mingling with local business owners and interacting with up-and-coming peers greatly enriches the lives and […]

August 2025

Discover Wisconsin’s Thriving Craft Brewery Scene

by Andrea Guthmann Wisconsin is paradise for beer enthusiasts, boasting a rich brewing heritage and thriving craft beer scene. Whether touring the iconic Miller facility, or sampling small-batch IPAs in a cozy rural taproom, Wisconsin’s breweries blend craftsmanship with Midwestern hospitality. Milwaukee Known as Brew City and home to […]