recipes

Hi, friends! Today on the blog I'm bringing you a delicious summer pasta salad full of flavor and fresh garden veggies. It's perfect for the countless summer BBQ's and get togethers we attend and everyone loves it. We had a big get together this past weekend for our kiddos birthdays and I always mak...
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Summer is in full swing and during the summer months, camping is huge here in Northern Michigan! We have countless campgrounds here in the Petoskey area and more across the state. Making reservations early often guarantees your favorite camping spot and campers often reserve their spots up to 6 mont...
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Memorial Day is only a week away and school is almost out. I'm finding it hard to believe it's almost summer! It feels like this school year flew by and even the Petoskey Summer Downtown Open House is only a week or two away. I'm ready for summer and warmer weather, that is for sure. Our Northern Mi...
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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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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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We started back to school this week here in Petoskey. I cannot believe summer is technically over here in Northern Michigan but I'm hoping for an indian summer like we had last year. The kids and I have been enjoying the last days warm days as much as possible, going to the beach, watching the movi...
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We love summer time here in Northern Michigan. Lazy beach days spent lounging in the sun and warm summer evenings on the boat. What is a better way to enjoy a hot summer day than enjoying an adult beverage? I love playing hostess all throughout the year but summer means fun trying out fun cocktails ...
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Summer is finally here. Finally!! The days are getting hotter (I love super hot days) and the kids even start summer camp tomorrow in Bayview. Woohoo! With it finally being hot outside we love barbeque and grilling and try to utilize the grill as much as we can throughout the summer months here in N...
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I love pasta and fresh veggies. Cold pasta with veggies, hot pasta with veggies, you name it, I just love pasta. I also love wild mushrooms and living in gorgeous Northern Michigan I am lucky enough to be able to find wild mushrooms right outside my doorstep during our various seasons. Fall brings u...
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I am all about easy recipes and entertaining. This Brownwood Farms Apple Riesling Spread is not only easy, it's also delicious! It has just the right amount of sweetness with a little bit of spice that all your guests will enjoy and make entertaining this summer an absolute breeze! This recipe only...
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