Jan
06
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
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
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 …
Dec
13
Click here for prices for Easter Hams for 2011 Whenever planning for a big meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas, one thing you may be looking for is that best meal to serve as the centerpiece of your meal. Or you might be looking to save a few bucks. Or maybe both. One food that will …
Dec
01
As the calendar turns to December and I watch a few snow flakes float to the ground outside my window here in Michigan, I say goodbye to the growing season. No more fresh fruit to enjoy from the farmer’s market, besides those apples varieties that have long shelf lives. However the good news is that …
Nov
06
ATTENTION!!!! Click here for the 2011 deal and sales page. It’s that time of year again. It’s the time of year in which families across the country prepare to gather together to enjoy a Thanksgiving bird. But before one can do so they must purchase their bird. Now I am may not have the resources …
Nov
06
Earlier in this fall I began tracking the highly anticipated new apple on the market this year, the SweeTango. I looked at where it was being sold, what the apple is like, how does it compare to a Honeycrisp, and even a recipe for a SweeTango cobbler. Now as the seasons winds down, I wanted …
Sep
23
As the leaves begin to turn, thoughts turn to apple cider. There are countless orchards and cider mills throughout Michigan. Each one that produces cider, makes a slightly different cider. Cider can easily vary based on what type of apples you use and what proportions are those apples in. Some ciders are more tart, some …
Aug
12
Question: What Stores in Michigan Take Bridge (EBT) Cards? Answer: This is not a complete list but these are the ones that I know of. I will be adding more as I find more. If there is a store you are looking for that is not on this list, leave a comment below and I …
Aug
02
Whether it be out picking blueberries at Dexter Blueberry Farm or taking fall hike in the nearby metro park, I always make sure to stop in at Jenny’s Farm Stand in Dexter, Michigan. Located on the corner of Island Land Road and Dexter-Pinckney Road, just pass the downtown area of Dexter, Jenny’s offers many great …
Welcome to my blog! My name is Eric. I live in Saline, Michigan with my wife (Donna) and two daughters, Hannah (4) 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.
With 200 recipes for making and using your own soda, this book is the best source I have found on making your own carbonated treats at home.