Like a Kid in a Candy Shop
WAY back in the day, before I was even thinking about being a chef, I…
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Michigan Memories…Leland’s Smoked Whitefish
I think we’ve all had the experience of tasting a particular food that magically transported…
On The Road, Tips & Guides
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Kentucky is to Bourbon what Napa & Sonoma are to California wine. It’s THE epicenter…
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How the French Revolution Changed Dining History
The distance between Applebee’s and Paris isn’t quite as far as you think, at least…
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Boston: It’s Seafood Heaven
It may have been St. Patrick’s Day in Boston, but not everyone was Irish and…
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An Afternoon of Culinary Shopping in Paris
Okay, I admit it. I’m a sucker for a pretty grill. Even more so for…
On The Road, Tools & Gadgets
Dining on the Rhine: A Culinary River Adventure
It’s a dreary, grey, late-December day in Michigan. Yet amid the chaos of a busy…
Foodie Fodder, On The Road
What’s Michigan’s Official State Food?
The other day, I was thinking about the time I’ve spent in states that are…
Foodie Fodder, On The Road
Michigan Summer Beer Festival
If you are a beer guru or just love to drink beer, the 16th annual…
Beverages, On The Road, Products & Ingredients
Fancy Food Show 2013
One BIG Apple: 3 Days and 1000 Bites I know it sounds like a GREAT…
Foodie Fodder, On The Road
Fall in Love With Michigan Sweet Corn
Some of my BEST Michigan sweet corn memories were made in the summer of 1998,…
On The Road, Recipography
April Is Michigan Wine Month
There are no excuses left; you should try Michigan wines. Do the French and Italians…
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A Taste for Organic Wines
Organic wines are a tricky matter. There are many rules and regulations the USDA issues…
Beverages, On The Road
You Down With OPC? Part 2
Famous for French Burgundy, the Drouhin family found a home, and great success, in the…
Beverages, On The Road
You Down With OPC? Part 1
When I got the call from Laura Gordon of Apolloni Vineyards that they were throwing…
Beverages, On The Road
New Sicilian Wines
As some of you know, this past June I spent one warm, wonderful week in…
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