Archives in Category: Dining/Food

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The Library

A friend and I met for lunch today at The Library. Before you think the local library is now offering food, let me mention that this Library is a tavern formerly named “Pauly’s.” But for some reason, Pauly sold out

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A Day of Firsts . . . and Lasts

Earl and I left the Florida Keys this morning with no mileage destination in mind. Usually we determine how far we’re going on a given day, but not today; so we drove across Alligator Alley in the Everglades; checked on

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Not Earl’s Kitchen

Last night I made dinner in our condo rather than eat another conch fritter or raw oyster. Don’t get me wrong; I like both, but they seem to be the staple in every restaurant in the Keys. I wanted a

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Crusts

The tea party is a thing of the past . . . except for the crusts. In preparation for this event, my friend and I de-crusted four loaves of bread. All the while, my mother’s admonition of “Eat the crusts”

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River City Grill

When we travel we try to eat dinner at a local restaurant, usually recommended by the person at the desk in the motel where we’re staying. Most times, the experience has proven enjoyable. This evening the River City Grill was

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Baumgartner’s

There are probably not a lot of people out there who can say they drove 350 miles for a liver sausage sandwich, but Earl and I are proud to be among them. After all, the sandwich, which comes on rye

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Fresh Food

Last month I joined a food coop. So every Wednesday I go to the pick-up point and get my fruits and vegetables from Oak Hill Farms. Oak Hill sells only what it grows, which means the produce is picked within

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Cupcake Wine, Revisited

This morning when I ordered my Starbucks® I remembered to revisit the display of Cupcake Wine that piqued my interest a couple days ago. It was still there, lounging with those carb-y breads and having a good time of it.

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Cupcake Wine

During my regular morning visit to the local supermarket I spied a display of “Cupcake Wine.” It was located in the fresh bread section. I walked by quickly as I was on a deadline at home and didn’t have time

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Spoiled

If the Midwest is called the breadbasket of the country for its wheat fields and other farming staples, then southwestern Michigan should be called the fruit and vegetable stand. From May through October, little stands sprout all over the county,

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