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Fresh flowers and a cheese plate: Bringing back house-guest hosting one gesture at a time
I don’t know when it stopped, but it certainly seems hosting has come to a screeching halt. And when I say “hosting” I mean the simplest form of hosting a… Read more
Chef Andy Bacigalupo named Chef of the Year for the Flint Saginaw Valley Chapter of the American Culinary Federation
Andy Bacigalupo is a culinary instructor at the Bay Arenac Career Center.
Weight-loss drug Qnexa wins support from FDA advisory panel
The committee’s support moves the drug one step closer to approval by the FDA.
Cocktails to get you through the dregs of winter
The Outer Drive and North Atlantic cocktails, currently on the menu at Ravens Club in Ann Arbor. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com I have lived in northern climates for my entire… Read more
New weight-loss drug Qnexa to get second look by FDA today
The manufacturer says new data shows significant weight loss and improved heart health in obese patients.
‘American Meat’ film screening and dinner March 10 highlights sustainable animal husbandry practices
Farmer Joel Salatin will also appear in person at the Michigan Theater on April 24, hosted by People’s Food Co-op. Photo from Wikipedia “The greatness of a nation and its… Read more
Movies have strong influence on teens’ alcohol use, study finds
Hollywood should consider restricting product placement for alcohol, the researchers argue.
Italian Sausages and Grapes is a simple, classic Italian dish
Sausage and Grapes Peggy Lampman | Contributor The new dinnerFeed web site is a lean, mean fighting machine! Here’s an easy, kick-off-the-week recipe – actually an classic Italian combination (salsiccia… Read more
Make a King Cake Shake for Mardi Gras
Mary Bilyeu | Contributor Whether you call it Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Paczki Day [POONCH-key], or Carnival, today — the day before Ash Wednesday — is a time of… Read more
Marriott Doral Resort and Spa offers first-class golf experience
Southeast Florida has always exuded multicultural intrigue, and Doral, only a few miles from Miami International Airport, does, too.
Three cups of tea daily could lower risk for heart disease, diabetes
Two cups of tea have the antioxidants of five servings of vegetables, a report says.
Creamy sweet potato and chicken casserole, paired with a dry white wine
I think sweet potatoes, apples, cinnamon and onion were meant to be tossed together in a casserole dish. Throw in some tender chunks of chicken breasts that have been simmering… Read more
U-M student’s ‘Walk of Shame’ shuttle service idea goes viral
A University of Michigan student’s business idea has is getting a lot of attention for a business idea she hatched called the “Walk of Shame Shuttle” and the “mock commercial”… Read more
Muffaletta (New Orleans Meat and Olive Sandwich) is the sandwich that defines New Orleans
Muffaletta (New Orleans Meat and Olive Sandwich) Peggy Lampman | Contributor The new dinnerFeed web site is a lean, mean fighting machine! The party’s in full swing, and by party,… Read more
Competitive weight loss and our ‘biggest loser’
No, I won’t win by sabotaging my husband with this… photo by flickr user Tina-pie It has been pretty busy in my little fitness world, and writing has unfortunately fallen… Read more
Improving health of local real estate market good for seniors
Vance Shutes with Real Estate One We heard an encouraging update on the local real estate market from Vance Shutes on the radio program this past weekend. Vance is a… Read more
Mexican pizza is a quick and easy dinner
Mary Bilyeu | Contributor Anyone who knows me knows that I love baseball. So I’m very excited that the Detroit Tigers’ pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training in Lakeland, Fla. yesterday!… Read more
