Here is my recipe for granola. I tried to get close to the stuff they have at the Cherry Street Market in Kalkaska. I didn't get close, but this is a different style from that. I don't use nuts or seeds and I use blueberry flavored syrup. I give it away as holiday gifts and everyone loves it.
If a chef executes a perfect consomme and it's not judged by three wildly disparate members of unrelated media sources on network television, does it still count?
Thanks to Jena, Randy Chamberlain and JTH for their posts last week! We went to random.org to select the winning number, and Jena wins the Eco Lunch Gear sandwich wrap. Even though the contest is over, we welcome your contributions to our Up North Foodie community.
...and an idea for your wish-list this holiday
Honored to be mentioned, let alone hit number 8 out of 25 in the list.
The Michigan Home Resource Guide features holiday recipes from four Michigan chefs, including Jolly Pumpkin 's Paul Olsen and Stafford's Gerald Gramzay. Old Mission Butternut Squash & Honey Crisp Apple Soup anyone?
Hey folks! We're giving away an Eco Lunch Gear sandwich wrap. Easy on the eye, a cinch to use, and they make you feel good knowing you're making an eco-friendly choice. What a great stocking stuffer! All you need to do is post on Up North Foodies by midnight November 30 and you'll be included in the drawing. Read on for details.
"Thanksgiving is a Riesling holiday because of the range of sweet and dry levels, friendly prices and compatibility with roast turkey," writes Detroit News columnist Sandra Silfven. "And, thankfully, there is no shortage of choices with Michigan labels on them." Plenty to choose from here in Northern Michigan!
Wine Clash 2009 pitted the wines of Michigan against those of Ohio, with Michigan carrying home the top awards. Congratulations to Longview Winery and Vineyard (Winter Ice 2007, first place), 2 Lads (Cabernet Franc Reserve 2007, second) and Gill's Pier (Meritage 2007, fourth). Eleven of the top wines from each state were chosen and judged in both Columbus and Ann Arbor by panels of wine lovers, writers and professionals.
The apple harvest was bountiful this year, and MLUI's Janice Benson reminds us of what we can do: "buy a bushel, get out your recipes,and pack the lunch boxes, freezers,and cupboards."
The Great Lakes Bioneers are hosting several post-conference workshops November 7, starting at 1 p.m. at the Oleson Center in Traverse City. Other events at the Open Space. Vermicomposting and biodynamic farming are on the agenda.
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