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Matchday Menu: Adam Richman’s New Show
“That it is approachable, nonthreatening, and there is something in Straight Up Tasty for everyone, regardless of their level of experience in the kitchen,” says Adam Richman. “I aim to introduce people to flavors, ingredients, and maybe even techniques that they have not used in their kitchens before. “
You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life
“The reason I began writing my blog, 1000 Awesome Things, and my first book, The Book of Awesome, is because I felt terrible,” he says about those times. “I define resilience as the ability to see that thin sliver of light right between the door and the frame right after you hear the latch click.”
Honoring Chicago’s South Side Architecture
World famous for its architecture, Chicago boasts works by such greats ranging from the Frank Lloyd Wright to William LeBaron Jenney, designer of the world’s first skyscraper. No other city in the world has more Ludwig Mies van der Rohe buildings than Chicago. Yet for many, the largest landmass in the city is like an […]
Ten Restaurants That Changed America: Howard Johnson’s A Roadside Gem
Howard Johnson’s: As American As Fried Clams.
1000 Places to See Before You Die: The World As You’ve Never Seen It Before
Patricia Schultz and I had only been on the phone together for five minutes before we decided to make the trip to New Zealand—neither of us had been and both of us wanted to go. And no, I haven’t bought my ticket yet but that’s how mesmerizing Schultz, who introduced the concept of bucket list […]
Travel/Food Photos
Beaumont Inn
Beaumont Inn
Bernal
Bernal MX
Confectionary, Bernal MX
Market Square in Bernal
Laguna Grande
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December in Tokyo Brings Cool Weather and Warm Lights
Tokyo really knows how to end the year in style. December in Japan’s capital is a magical time full of good food, family gatherings, and mesmerizing display of lights. It’s the time of serious shopping and But that’s just the beginning of everything that the city can offer you during this time. Although we often […]
Hero Dinners: Complete One-Pan Meals That Save the Day
The requirement for hero dinners were simple and called for three things–using a pan or skillet, including a protein, vegetable, and a starch and using ingredients that are natural or minimally processed.
Missing Howard: Johnson That Is
I worked at HoJo’s when I was a teen and as a young girl, when we traveled to New York, Connecticut and along the eastern seaboard, we typically stayed at their lodges. HoJo is Me!
Cleveland Kraut: Crafted Fermentation
Cleveland Kraut, a relatively new company named by USA Today as one of their top ten best new health foods, sells a variety of sauerkraut in flavors such as Whiskey Dill, Roasted Garlic, Classic Caraway, Curry and Beet Red. Their Gnar Gnar–a spicy mixture of green cabbage, green bell peppers, jalapenos, kosher salt, leeks, Sriracha, garlic and red chili, is similar to kimchi, the fermented Korean condiments which can range in heat from mild to fiery hot.
USA Today: Michigan’s Best Coney Dogs!
Michigan’s Top 10 Coney Dogs according to USA Today!
Travel/Food
Shelf Life by Jane Simon Ammeson: Shelf Life
Matchday Menu: Adam Richman’s New Show
“That it is approachable, nonthreatening, and there is something in Straight Up Tasty for everyone, regardless of their level of experience in the kitchen,” says Adam Richman. “I aim to introduce people to flavors, ingredients, and maybe even techniques that they have not used in their kitchens before. “
You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life
“The reason I began writing my blog, 1000 Awesome Things, and my first book, The Book of Awesome, is because I felt terrible,” he says about those times. “I define resilience as the ability to see that thin sliver of light right between the door and the frame right after you hear the latch click.”
Honoring Chicago’s South Side Architecture
World famous for its architecture, Chicago boasts works by such greats ranging from the Frank Lloyd Wright to William LeBaron Jenney, designer of the world’s first skyscraper. No other city in the world has more Ludwig Mies van der Rohe buildings than Chicago. Yet for many, the largest landmass in the city is like an […]
Ten Restaurants That Changed America: Howard Johnson’s A Roadside Gem
Howard Johnson’s: As American As Fried Clams.
1000 Places to See Before You Die: The World As You’ve Never Seen It Before
Patricia Schultz and I had only been on the phone together for five minutes before we decided to make the trip to New Zealand—neither of us had been and both of us wanted to go. And no, I haven’t bought my ticket yet but that’s how mesmerizing Schultz, who introduced the concept of bucket list […]
