Mark Videan

I'm a professional goldsmith living in Leelanau County and a next-door neighbor of Paula's. I've been homebrewing and making mead since 1992. I like to cook and can and try new restaurants with my wife, Pat, and friends.

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The Ultimate Sandwich

On Tuesday, February 24, Crooked Tree Breadworks of Petoskey hosted their annual Ultimate Sandwich class, exploring creative flavor combinations and non-traditional methods of assembly. Read on for tasty ideas and beer pairings.

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Hearty Meal In A Jar

My recipe for porcini pasta sauce. Preserve the flavors of summer's harvest to enjoy throughout the year.

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Chef du Jour Tour

Join sponsors WSRT 106.7 FM for some special evenings of great food, fine wines, and one-on-one interaction with local chefs:

October 27 - La Becasse
November 10 - Sage
January 19 - Tuscan Bistro
February 9 - Samuel's
March 9 - Hannah's
March 23 - Betsie Bay Inn
April 6 - Bourbons 72
April 20 - The Riverside

Fresh Raspberry Coffee Cake

An excellent recipe to use up some of the wonderful bounty of fresh raspberries we're blessed with this year.

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The Best Books about Food and Drink

I believe that the best, most engaging food writing, like a brilliant recipe, is timeless. Therefore, I propose to review some of my favorite books about food and drink, regardless of their publishing dates.

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Raspberry Star Thistle Mead

A recipe for a sweet, strong mead, bursting with the aroma and flavor of raspberries.

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