Balsamic Vinegar-aholics

As you might notice from reading these posts, I use a lot of balsamic vinegar.  I’ve got a few recipes in draft mode still that also use it.  Chris and I really like balsamic vinegar.  Especially the thicker, well-aged varieties.  With the good stuff, you can just drizzle a little over some fresh strawberries for… Continue reading Balsamic Vinegar-aholics

Sawyer’s Gourmet Pancake House

It took me about a week of driving past this little place to figure out the name.  And actually, I didn’t get the name from the front of the building.  Its easy to be distracted by the giant banner proclaiming “World’s Best Blueberry Pancakes.”  I happened to be flipping through City Pulse newsmag and recognized… Continue reading Sawyer’s Gourmet Pancake House

Michigan’s Bottle Return Law

Back in 1976, Michigan voters voted on a proposal to add a deposit to bottles and cans sold in the state. The bottle return law was passed with 76% of voters checking the “Yes” box on their ballots.   Within 2 years, the state saw a 48% reduction in bottle/can related trash on the roadways.  The… Continue reading Michigan’s Bottle Return Law

Mad.

Why is there no tomato on my sandwich? What do you mean I can’t buy tomatoes at the grocery store? It is summertime, tomatoes are required eating! Seems a salmonella outbreak has sickened approximately 165 people. About 25 have required hospital treatment. According to the FDA’s statement, only Roma and round red tomatoes are suspected… Continue reading Mad.