We went camping this weekend, just Saturday night. Pretty much our last hurrah as its really getting too cold to camp without proper equipment like sleeping bags. Our “plan” was to stick close to home and we picked Ionia State Park, ostensibly because we already have the yearly pass so we just have to pay… Continue reading Corn-ucopia: Camping, Mazes and more
The Omnivore’s Hundred
Originally created by Andrew at Very Good Taste, I have seen this list popping up on food blogs a lot lately including Amy’s Runs with Spatula and Chocolate & Zucchini, whose list motivated me to do my own. In light of today’s blah blah weather, I decided to scroll through my memory banks and think… Continue reading The Omnivore’s Hundred
Smoke-Free Michigan- Or not
Earlier this week, the Michigan House voted on the Senate version of the SmokeFree Workplace bill. The vote tally was 50 yeas to 49 nays. However, at least 56 yes votes were required to pass the bill. Eleven members of the House were absent or abstained from voting. I would like to know where those… Continue reading Smoke-Free Michigan- Or not
MSU E. coli outbreak: source identified
Just read on the Free Press website that health officials have identified large bags of iceberg lettuce as the source of the E. coli outbreak that first popped up at Michigan State University and was later seen scattered across the state: The shredded and chopped lettuce was sold to restaurants and institutions from wholesalers, including… Continue reading MSU E. coli outbreak: source identified
Don’s Windmill Restaurant & Truckstop
It really drives me crazy when people go on and on about how hungry they are but then can’t contribute an idea towards what to have for dinner. The only thing more irritating is when these same people have zero opinion about any suggestions. Nope, one more thing that breaks the levee of annoying: has… Continue reading Don’s Windmill Restaurant & Truckstop
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