One thing I like to do on this site is include information that I myself am looking for. I am looking into sources where I can buy bison meat. It’s not as readily available as beef, so I have had to search out some local sources. It was quite a search. I could only find …
Tag Archive: Michigan Grocery Stores
Dec
28
babo (Ann Arbor, MI) – Return of the Neighborhood Grocery Store
Recently I heard about a brand new grocery store opening up in downtown Ann Arbor. I finally got the chance to check it out today. The store is called babo: a market by sava. The goal of this market is to bring back the neighborhood grocery store. The kind of place you would head into …
Nov
04
Best Turkey Deals or Sales in Michigan (2011)
It’s that time of year again, time to talk turkey. Finding the perfect bird is essential for a great Thanksgiving meal. Once again this year I will be keeping track of deals, sales, and prices of both frozen and fresh turkeys from places across the great state of Michigan. As I will be adding more …
Aug
24
Weiss Fruit Market – Kawkawlin, Michigan
While traveling up north this past weekend, I wanted to check out some of the local fruit markets. My favorite was one located in the small little town, just north of Bay City – Kawkwalin. The market is located right on M-13, so it’s easy to find. They had a good selection of local produce, …
Apr
27
Inside Look at a Local Grocery Store: The Produce Station (Ann Arbor, MI)
Part of eating like no one else is finding sources for great food. I like to encourage people to check out any local, independent or small chain grocery stores in their area. In these kinds of places you can find products that you would never find at the big chain mega marts. Smaller food stores …
Apr
18
Best Easter Ham Deals or Sales in Michigan (2011)
We are once again gearing up another great day on the culinary calendar – Easter. For most people the meat of choice for easter is ham. This is the best time of year to buy ham as it’s cheapest prices. Just about each grocery store will be having it on sale this week. Below you …
Jan
06
List of Bulk Food Stores in Michigan
I am a big fan of bulk food stores, but they aren’t always easy to find. I have never found a good listing of them, so I decided to create one myself for my state. These stores are where I love to buy my spices and dried herbs, along with baking supplies. Here are the …
Jan
06
Bulk Food Marketplace (Clinton Township, MI)
Bulk food stores are a treasure in any community. They offer the consumer a chance to purchase as much or as little of a product as they want. I recently got to visit one of the best bulk food stores I have been to. Bulk Food Marketplace has two locations, one in Clinton Township, the …
Dec
28
Where to Find Pinata Apples in 2010/2011?
Last year I was introduced on one of the newest, best tasting apples on the market – the Pinata. It’s a unique apple with a great crunch and a tropical like flavor. Check out my full review of it from last year. It hits the market place shortly before or after the New Year. This …
Dec
14
Where to Find a Standing Rib Roast in Michigan (2010)?
If you are looking for something extra special for your Christmas meal this year, why not try a rib roast. It’s got great flavor, can get a lot of people, and it’s that hard to cook. In fact I think it’s less work than a turkey. In order to cook one you need to find …
Welcome to my blog! My name is Eric. I live in Saline, Michigan with my wife (Donna) and two daughters, Hannah (3 1/2) and Autumn (1). I started this blog in October 2009 to share my culinary experiences from making my own food from scratch to what I find at farmer's markets and grocery stores.
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