Why they’re so important to any democratically oriented organization One afternoon, about 15 years or so ago, I was chatting with Amy Emberling, longtime co-managing partner of the Bakehouse. We were reflecting on the high … Continued
A lovely combo of roasted butternut squash, sautéed spinach, and anchovies While we wait for spring to show up, try this lovely warm salad that, around Ann Arbor at least, can be made using locally … Continued
Great gluten-free eating to welcome the New Year! One of my favorite Bakehouse sweets just came back on the newly released January specials list! Nina’s ’Nolis are named for one of our longtime Bakehouse managers, … Continued
Terrific vegetable spread from Bulgaria with Bakehouse bread One of my favorite foods in the ZCoB has, over the last five or six years, developed quite the cult following at the Coffee Company! It’s what … Continued
Why I wish I’d known Joey Ramone and other imaginative oddities On the rather foggy, drizzly, and gray afternoon of Monday, October 5, 1981, the Ramones were signing album covers at Schoolkids Records, the classic … Continued
Learning anew and renewing an end-of-year tradition Two years ago, I decided to try starting a tradition. Or, if you prefer, a ritual. The first time you do something, there’s absolutely nothing traditional about it. The … Continued
