When I was invited by Mindo Chocolate Makers to come see their production of chocolate, I was thrilled. Like so many others, I adore chocolate. However, you will rarely see me eat milk chocolate or any chocolate with less than
…I ♡ Kale

I am so ready for spring. I am craving greens to eat and I want to see green. I want to lose the gloves and hat and sit on my deck and feel the warm spring sun on my face.
…Fresh Baked Tortilla Chips
Making your own chips from fresh corn tortillas is a great way to take your Mexican dinner to another level. They would go great with, say, butternut squash enchiladas! If you can find a local tortilla maker, even better.
…Butternut Squash Enchiladas – hot, sweet, and creamy
Several years ago, we had dinner at Seva Restaurant in Ann Arbor. Seva is a fantastic vegetarian venue but their food is so good, vegetarians are far from their only patrons. While we were there, I had their butternut squash
…Paczki, a first
I figured, since I’ve lived in Michigan for 8 years now, it was about time I tried a paczki and, after being open for 18 years, Zingerman’s Bakehouse figured it was time for them to start making them. That’s what
…A better PB&J
Yesterday I attended a HomeGrown Local Foods Summit, and, although I already knew many of the wonderful reasons that buying
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