Tuesday, March 8, 2022, is International Women’s Day, and as with most celebrations, I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a glass of wine. So that led me to talk to five women who own wineries in Livermore Valley, California. In honor of...
Oasis Diner Indiana’s Hendricks County is a collection of 11 charming small towns. While the destinations feature Midwest small-town charm, the flavors are big. Indiana’s Midwest roots make it an area rich in agriculture, so you’ll find local pork, corn, soybeans, and...
Al Pastor Tacos from Camino Real on the Kansas City Kansas Taco Trail Tacos usually aren’t the first food that comes to mind when you think of Kansas City. But instead, barbeque is synonymous with the Kansas City brand. However, tacos are also a special treat where...
Like the Christmas star guiding the three wise men, the steeple peeked above the surrounding buildings leading us through the crisp fall air and drizzle to a comforting meal. At the Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen, located in Clarkston, Michigan, we found a feast...
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...
The Tasting Room at Burgdorf's Winery What do Deborah and Dave Burgdorf have in common with Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin? They’ve all launched successful businesses from their garage. In the wine industry, the Garagiste refers to a European concept of making...
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,...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake at Aerie Restaurant in Traverse City, Michigan 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...
Olivia's Chophouse During Lunch Service 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...
A New York Strip Steak with a Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce To help offset the costs of running FollowThePiper.com, you’ll find affiliate links throughout the site. If you choose to purchase through one of these links, there’s no additional cost to you, but I’ll...
Chocolate Dessert at Gamlin Whiskey House in St Louis, Missouri “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...
Lobster Delights at Fo'c'sle Tavern in Chester, Nova Scotia Thank you to Tourism Nova Scotia and their partners for hosting me during Nova Scotia’s South Shore Lobster Crawl for my lobster experience. The lobster's journey starts long before the lobster tank in your...
