As winter struts its stuff across the land, thoughts—and appetites—turn to a hearty soup simmering on the stove. Maybe that’s why January is designated National…
It’s late April and Michigan is in dire straits. The governor has appealed to Washington for federal assistance. No, I’m not referring to Jennifer Granholm…
With a crop of about 30.5 million bushels of apples in 2024, Michigan orchards held onto the state’s status as second to Washington in U.S….
Who (besides vegetarians) doesn’t love a good meatball? I have no interest in doing the research on meat-substitute balls, although they no doubt have their…
HAPPY PI DAY! Who says you have to celebrate with a sweet treat? I prefer a savory pie. When the snow and cold call for…
Detroit is a pizza lover’s paradise. Thick, thin, round, square, local specialties, mom and pop joints, stand-alone carry-outs and national chains—everyone has their favorite in…
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids is one of my favorite places to visit in any season. The 158-acre indoor/outdoor wonderland of…
Tuesday, February 13 is Pączki Day and with the Detroit area’s large Polish population this annual tradition has not only thrived, but it’s been embraced beyond its…
Of the many towns that declare they are the home of Paul Bunyan, why has Oscoda, Michigan, on the northern Lake Huron coast, staked a claim…
There’s much ado about fudge on Mackinac Island, where the confection is as much a part of the aura of the place as is the aroma…
