Jan
31
This is part of a series of posts on grocery stores that I have been to and would recommend to those that live in the area to check them out. Yesterday, I got a chance to check out American International Bulk Food in Lansing, Michigan. It is your typical bulk food store with wider selection …
Jan
14
This is part of a series of posts on grocery stores that I have been to and would recommend to those that live in the area to check them out. The Bulk Food Warehouse has been a staple in Port Huron since 1985. It’s a great place to go for all sorts of candies, including …
Jan
11
Before you begin I recommend you read my post on “How to Cook a Flavorful Pot Roast“. For this recipe you will need the following ingredients: 7-bone chuck roast canola oil Better then Bouillon Mushroom Base (or any other mushroom soup base) 3-4 cloves of garlic 1 onion (your choice of type) kosher salt freshly …
Dec
29
This is part of a series of posts on grocery stores that I have been to and would recommend to those that live in the area to check them out. One of the greastest finds in my 2 1/2 years in Ann Arbor is our local bulk food store, By the Pound. It has a …
Dec
14
I was driving to a park to see some reindeer in Taylor, Michigan and we passed a store called the Bulk Store, and just had to stop it and check it out. I love bulk food stores. They are great places to get baking needs, special herbs and spices, candy, and more! I love that …
Dec
08
Christmas is fast approaching and you may find yourself still looking for that perfect gift for someone. In this entry, I will give you some great ideas for small appliances (or fun gadgets with plugs) that would make excellent gifts this year. 1. Ice Cream Maker They say that we all scream for ice cream, …
Nov
10
If you are looking for how to cook an eye of round steak, check out this post. Last week I found an entire boneless eye of round roast at a local grocery store. So this week, I had to decide what to do with it. But first I needed some more information. What I found …
Nov
09
This is part of a series of posts on tools that have made my life in the kitchen easier and more productive. Spices have been used for centuries to bring more flavor to our food. The best way to do that is by using spices that are whole when you buy them and to grind them …
Oct
12
A place that I have come to love to shop at is a good bulk food store. Bulk food stores are great for picking up ingredients. If I need a certain type of flour for a recipe and don’t want to spend the money on a big bag, then I can go to a bulk …
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.
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