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Eggs with Asparagus, Smoked Salmon, and Cream Cheese
A delicious light lunch or dinner to make at home Since we have only a month or so to make the most of our local asparagus crop, I figure one could have dinner at the … Continued
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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