Made In Michigan: Kenzoil

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I had the opportunity to sample Kenzoil at the Making It in Michigan conference a few months ago; let me tell you, this is one of the best oils you’ll taste! I’ll let Ken tell you all about it . . .

In Season: Early November

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What’s in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you’re curious about what’s at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every week at The Rapidian. Some of the ingredients are hyperlinked to recipes from my other blog, The Local Cook. Enjoy! New at the market! Cranberries Currently at the market: [...]

25 Kitchen + Bar {Review]

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25 Kitchen + Bar has been on my list of restaurants to visit for awhile now. They are quite active on Twitter and I wanted to k now what the fuss was about. Bonus, I was able to try them out using Restaurant.com coupons!

Reflections on Future for Food

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Last Saturday, October 9, I had the opportunity to attend the Future for Food at Trillium Haven Farm, which was part of the Not Your Average Speaker Series by Rapid Growth Media. We were greeted by lovely music, a veritable fast based on the produce from Trillium Haven, and a keg of Founder’s Pale Ale. I [...]

Electric Cheetah {Review}

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I have been to the Electric Cheetah a few times, but Troy has never been. So when we wanted to try somewhere new for dinner, preferably one which had a coupon in one of those Local First coupon books (we’re a wee bit on the cheap side), I suggested the Cheetah.

Dine Out for Farms!

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American Farmland Trust’s inaugural Dine Out for Farms™ is a national, week?long event that will bring together restaurants and consumers to support a sustainable future for America’s farms. By dining out, you are supporting efforts to help local and regional farms. From October 10-16, participating restaurants will raise funds and awareness for programs that support farms and help save the land that sustains us.

Ramona’s Table {Review}

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I feel as though I’m the last person to find out about Groupon, which is a daily deal with 50-90% off (you can find out more by clicking on the affiliate link at the end of this article). Groupon, where have you been all my life? Recently they had a Groupon for Ramona’s Table, and [...]

thankful for my farmers

By Holly a recent conversation with a dear old friend of mine who is a farmer in my home state of iowa has brought me a renewed sense of understanding just how much opportunity i have here in michigan to eat healthy, local, free range, ethical… the list goes on.  and i get to do [...]

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