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My Groovy Gourmet Cherry Cookbook

The definitive guide to cooking with cherries.

Ode To Joy

Irma Rombauer's 20-million bestseller, Joy of Cooking , has deep roots in Northern Michigan

Let's Blog, Babes!

Talk to me on my blog, Up North Confidential

The Sweet Life

This hidden gem in Palmer Park is what makes Detroit so hip.

Fresh, Pure and Delicious

Sure, organic ingredients are healthier -- but they just plain taste better, too.

Journey North

Moving from the edge and energy of Los Angeles to the placid North forced artist Rufus Snoddy to look deep inside and adjust his bearings.

Take a Hike

South Manitou Island is a beautiful and challenging trek.

The Inscrutable Mr. G

His characters are so weird. But somehow so normal.

Certifiably French

Amateur Cooks Earn Vacation Thrills and Diplomas at Paris' Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School (with Luscious Recipes)

Romancing the Riesling

The grape of the 45th parallel has catapulted Northern Michigan winemakers onto the international stage.

Paris Short and Sweet

Seventy-Two Hours in the City of Light