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Super-Tasty Ukrainian Radish Fall Salad to Make at Home

Simple and simply delicious This time of year in Ann Arbor, we have an abundance of beautiful, fresh radishes at the market! One great way to eat them is with some Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter, … Continued

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Limited-Edition Chocolate from Shawn Askinosie

New, 70% Barrel-Aged Dark Chocolate Bar This just in: A dark and super-tasty Tanzania chocolate bar has landed at the Candy Manufactory! It’s extra special because its nibs were first aged in whiskey barrels. If … Continued

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Roadhouse Potato Pierogi Platter with Michigan Mushrooms

Polish comfort food with a fungi-focused twist! Looking for a remarkably delicious, warming, and wonderful bit of comfort food, one that will help you confront the newly cooler temps around town? Swing by the Roadhouse … Continued

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Pecan Pie Gets Even Perkier with Cultured Butter in the Crust

The Bakehouse’s best-selling pie is “butter” than ever! I have long believed that the Bakehouse Pecan Pie is one the tastiest things we make. I’m not the only one. Amy Emberling, co-managing partner, wrote in the book Zingerman’s … Continued

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Knowing When Saying No is the Right Thing to Do

Why the willingness to take a pass is so important It’s taken me something like 60 years to see it, but sure enough, smack dab in the center of the word “know” is another word … Continued

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Fig Jam and Fennel Seed-Roasted Carrots

An autumn dish that’s easy to make at home Here’s a delicious, easy-to-make dish for your fall table! The prep work takes maybe 10 minutes, and the roasting might be a bit longer, but you … Continued