September 23, 2020

All Things Local: Yooper Jambalaya

During a normal year, the Marquette Food Co-op regularly hosts food demonstrations and hands-on cooking classes. However, this year, they are hosting these events virtually with an area…

October 1, 2019

Roasted Pumpkin Mole

This recipe, courtesy of FYT Health Foods, is perfect for warming up cold Traverse City fall nights!

July 7, 2018

Summer Spaghetti with Pea Shoot Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

Here is one of my favorite quick and easy recipes to enjoy during the Summer. I always try to make pea shoot pesto in the early Spring and…

June 5, 2017

Shrimp with Wilted Greens and Romesco Sauce

Romesco Sauce 1 whole head fresh garlic 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeds removed 2 whole Roma tomatoes, halved and seeded 1⁄2 cup blanched almonds 1⁄2 cup…

November 30, 2016

Cafe Sante Blonde Bloody Mary

Living in Northern Michigan is a luxury and something I took for granted when I moved to Florida and then to Grand Rapids. I missed the peace and…

September 25, 2015

Heirloom Tomato Paella

Step away from the pumpkin spice latte!   Yes, our days are getting noticeably shorter and Labor Day is but a memory, but this is when it gets GOOD…

August 26, 2015

Grilled Peach & Heirloom Tomato Salsa

Ripe peaches on the grill simply scream summer. The natural sugars in a peach are taken to an entirely new level when placed over the flame. Homemade salsas…

August 24, 2015

Grandpa’s Easy Fridge Pickles

The only exact things about this recipe are the measurements for the brine.  Everything else is up for grabs – the amount of garlic or dill, the amount of…