Special Bake of Pumpernickel Raisin Bread — June 2-3 A taste of turn of the last century Jewish New York Pumpernickel Raisin bread may not be prototypical Michigan baking, but it sure is good. For those in the know, Pumpernickel Raisin’s reappearance—even for two brief days—is cause for serious celebration. One of my own favorite […]

5 Ways to Enjoy: Tunisian Preserved Lemons What are preserved lemons? At the risk of getting a (well-deserved) eye-roll, they are exactly what they sound like—lemons that have been preserved. This salt-cured citrus is commonly used in North African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian cuisines. Originally, they would have been preserved to last well beyond […]

Peanuts Farmed and sun-cured as they were a century ago Whether they’re in our heads, our homes, or our organizations, ecosystems in nature will almost always attract unto themselves. As permaculturist Toby Hemenway writes, “Life builds on life. … serendipities we never hoped for—a surprising new wildflower, a rare butterfly … will grace our lives […]

Super tasty cup for the highlands of central Africa If you want something to sip while you’re savoring a slice of that really fine Rhubarb Cheesecake, the Roaster’s Pick from the Coffee Company right now could be just the ticket. It’s terrific coffee from Zambia right now! One industry expert shared recently that, “Specialty coffee […]

Super tasty, traditional Hungarian savory strudel served up May 5-7 Cabbage Rétes (the middle one pictured above) is a favorite Hungarian flavor we discovered during our time in Budapest ten or twelve years ago. The strudel’s filling has just a few ingredients—cabbage, goose fat, salt, and pepper—but lots of flavor. Why goose fat? Geese are […]

5 Ways to Enjoy: Wild Fennel Pollen   Pollen So Good You’d Befriend a Bee to Get More Fennel pollen is that special, though luckily there’s no need to pal around with pollinators to try it, you can buy it by the jar! It’s one of my favorites to reach for in my spice drawer, […]