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Rozendal Wine Vinegars on Special at the Deli This Month

12-year-old biodynamic masterpieces from South Africa The Rozendal wine vinegars are, to my taste, some of the most wonderful products we sell—and they’re on special all this month (along with a range of our other … Continued

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Local Asparagus, Carolina Gold Rice, and Tarragon Butter

A wonderful spring vegetarian entrée at the Roadhouse ’Tis the season! Asparagus is finally arriving here in Southeast Michigan after the recent days of chilly, gray weather, and since we have it for only about … Continued

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Rekindling Hope on the Regular

How to weave the six elements of the Hope Star into our daily lives Positive psychologist Dan Tomasulo says it well: Hope is an act of courage. When we orient ourselves toward hope, we take actions that … Continued

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Toasted Bagel with Handcrafted Cream Cheese and Anchovies

A coming together of Ashkenazi and Sephardic culinary traditions With the holiday of Shavuot coming up in a few weeks, I’ve had the Jewish tradition of eating dairy foods and fish on my mind. I’m … Continued

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Colombian Coffee from Café Femenino

Craft coffee from one of the classic regions of South America Back around the time we opened, one of the most effective marketing campaigns in the U.S. was about coffee. In an era when the … Continued

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Obama Buns from the Bakehouse (Weekends Only)

My friend Melvin Parson’s favorite pastry Two months ago last week, my good friend Melvin Parson, founder of the remarkable We the People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti, passed away. (For the latest on We the People’s good … Continued