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If You’re in the Song, Keep Playing
A caring reflection on a curious question This all began, as so many good learnings are wont to do, with a question. Last week I was talking for a while to Sarah Harris, the musician … Continued
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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