Recipes

Have you ever noticed that the date May 4th sounds strangely similar to 'May the force be with you', the Star Wars franchise's famous line? Because of that, May 4th has become the nationally celebrate, yet unofficial 'May The Force Be With You' day. Celebrated by thousands of Star Wars fans around t...
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If you or anyone you know are fans of the Star Wars movie franchise you know there is a special love for anything Star Wars related. Having grown up on Star Wars movies and now having children of my own, I get to pass my knowledge of the movies down to my kiddos. Growing up in the 80's I enjoy the c...
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With spring being only a few months I've began lightening our meals a bit here and there. There is something about the end of winter and beginning of spring where I start to crave more heart healthy fruits and vegetables. I love hearty winter meals but there is something about eating lighter and hea...
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Winter in Northern Michigan means spending a lot of time outdoors enjoying everything our beautiful area has to offer. Whether you are snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing or just outside building snowmen with the kids, there are so many great opportunities to get outside and get active! ...
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I love store bought lotions and sugar scrubs. There is just something about a fresh new sugar scrub and yummy smelling lotion that I just can't resist. That being said, I sometimes I don't enjoy paying full price for them! When I'm feeling ambitious, I even make own. If you haven't made your own sug...
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I love to entertain during the holiday season and I am always looking for new recipes to try. When entertaining, I prefer to keep the food light and easy to make. Easy to make dips and sauces using fresh ingredients is always a great way to go and this fresh basil chimichurri sauce is no exception. ...
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Ideally, the perfect Thanksgiving turkey is plump, overflowing with moist stuffing and cooked to a lovely shade of caramel brown. Like a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting, it’s placed in all its glory on a platter in front of the person at the head of the table to be ceremoniously sliced and s...
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We finally have snow here in Northern Michigan! On Friday it was mid-70's, warm and sunny. On Saturday the temperature dropped into the 30's and it began to snow. No joke. If there is one thing interesting thing about living in the mitten state it's not knowing what the weather will be like a few ho...
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It's bow season across Michigan and I'm willing to bet if you don't hunt, you probably know someone that does! My husband is an avid hunter and also teaches youth hunters safety for the City of Petoskey. It amazes me how many kids sign up for the class every year. It makes me happy to see! Hopefully...
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It's officially Pumpkin Spice Latte time! Here in Northern Michigan the leaves are beginning to fall signaling the end of October here in Petoskey. The leaves are turning gorgeous shades of red, orange and yellow, even in our back yard! We spent Saturday up at Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs taking...
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