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Mummu's Apple Cake

Mummu’s Apple Cake

October 2, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

Mummu is an informal Finnish word for Grandmother, and this recipe appeared in a cookbook printed in 1991 by the Finnish Center Association in Farmington…

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She's An Artist, Naturally

She’s An Artist, Naturally

October 1, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

We’re rolling along the two-lane Upper Peninsula highway north of Paradise toward Whitefish Point when I spy the simple, hand-lettered “WildWorks” sign by the side…

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Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tart

Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tart

September 29, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

It seems we’ve been eating more vegetarian dishes lately, which means there’s often an assortment of a little of this broccoli, a little of that…

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Local Flavors Inspire Food Dance

Local Flavors Inspire Food Dance

September 3, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

“Don’t like the weather in Michigan? Wait five minutes.” “Michigan is fortunate to enjoy four distinct seasons. Sometimes all in the same day.” There are…

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Talk About A Deep Dish Pie

Talk About A Deep Dish Pie

August 27, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

The letters spell out “WORLDS LARGEST CHERRY PIE” and for 11 years it was. I had to brake when I saw the enormous pie pan…

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FILMichigan: Out of Sight

FILMichigan: Out of Sight

August 24, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

Out of Sight: 1998 R rated romantic dramedy with plenty of action, starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez with Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Dennis Farina…

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Savory Zucchini Muffins

Savory Zucchini Muffins

August 18, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

On the Saturday before Paige went back for her Junior year (!) of college in Ithaca, New York, we headed to the dollar store at…

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Happy Birthday, Henry Ford

Happy Birthday, Henry Ford

July 30, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

July 30 marks the 150th anniversary if the birth of one of the world’s most influential industrialists. If Henry Ford (b. July 30, 1863, d….

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A Dune Good Time at Mac Wood's

A Dune Good Time at Mac Wood’s

July 18, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

With sunglasses in place to protect against wind-borne sand and a dose of anticipation in the air, 17 of us jockey for position on benches…

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Blueberry Streusel Puffs

Blueberry Streusel Puffs

July 17, 2013
Kath Usitalo
General

July’s seasonal pleasures: Carting home a 5-pound box of Michigan blueberries from the local Kroger…grabbing a handful of the berries to munch plain…baking with my…

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