When it comes to the Alabama Gulf Coast food scene, fresh gulf coast seafood—shrimp, oyster, and crab, intersect with southern specialties like grits and pimento cheese. Combine that with farm-to-table sustainable ingredients and you’ll find a food scene you won’t soon forget. Add to the food, the atmosphere with stunning sunset views over the waterfront,… [Read More]
Lansing, Michigan: 5 Must-Have Foodie Experiences
While the Greater Lansing area is known for the three Cs, the Capitol, the Campus (Michigan State University), and cars, I add a fourth, cuisine. Lansing features a lot of great local foodie experiences, from scratch-made Mediterranean cuisine to romantic inns. So, whether your objective is to cross off another capital from your bucket list,… [Read More]
Deciding Dessert First
Life is short and unpredictable. Eat the dessert first! Helen Keller While Helen Keller made a great point, I am not talking about eating dessert first. I’m speaking of deciding which dessert first. In most restaurants selecting the delicious ending comes after you finish your meal. Most likely, you’ll choose and eat three courses, including… [Read More]
Olivia’s Chophouse in Jonesville, Michigan
This summer, we explored some of Michigan’s highways and byways. We ended up on US 12 Heritage Route, an east-west corridor, from Detroit to New Buffalo, which leads history buffs and automotive enthusiasts on an adventure through time. About mid-way, near Jonesville, the family and I decided it was time for lunch. That’s when we… [Read More]
How to Cook a Restaurant-Style Steak at Home
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World Chocolate Day: Let’s Celebrate
“Chocolate symbolizes, as does no other food, luxury, comfort, sensuality, gratification, and love.” ― Karl Petzke Every year, July 7 is World Chocolate Day, one of my favorite days of the year. High on the list with Valentine’s Day, National Chocolate Day, National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day, and any other day that is a legitimate reason… [Read More]
Lark Creek-Walnut Creek: A Restaurant Making Memories through the Seasons
“I brought you a steak knife so you don’t smush the tomatoes” the server offered as she sat down my Caprese salad. Thick slices of heirloom tomatoes layered with house-made mozzarella in an offset pattern across a rectangular plate. Drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with a basil chiffonade. Composed of several tomato varieties: Variegated, yellow,… [Read More]