A cup of Joe, java, mud, brew… whatever you want to call it, coffee lovers all around the world will be celebrating National Coffee Day, this Sunday, Sept. 29. Also known as Coffee Day or International Coffee Day, it is a holiday that celebrates this popular beverage and the joy it brings to people all
Summer is coming to an end and one of my favorite things to do at this time of year is make End of Summer Vegetable Beef Soup. I make one last trip to the farmers’ market or to a local farm stand where the last of the summer’s vegetables are still abundant. This soup, which
Halo Burger, Flint’s coveted local burger chain is turning 96 years old on Wednesday, Sept. 18. To celebrate, the brand is offering their classic QP Burger for $1.96 from 2-7pm at all of their restaurants. Terry Thomas, son of founder Bill Thomas and Halo Burger’s CEO for many years, will be attending the festivities at
Not only is today Friday the 13th, there is also a full moon! Let’s celebrate the spookiness with my favorite recipe for Deviled Eggs. In ancient Rome, wealthy patricians favored a certain savory dish – the modern day “deviled” egg. The eggs were boiled and seasoned with fun, spicy sauces. They were served at the
Fresh, sweet, juicy tomatoes are bountiful this time of year — in your garden or at the farmers’ markets and vegetable stands. A quick easy recipe to make using this flavorful fruit is Bruschetta. Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt, tomatoes
Get ready for four days of amazing BBQ — all for a good cause. Dave Burton, owner of World Class Bar-B-Q located at 5101 N. Saginaw Street in Flint, is firing up the grill and giving back to the community. World Class Bar-B-Q is donating all of the proceeds from the food they sell from
It’s been a delicious Flint tradition since 1972 – Big John Steak & Onion restaurant, with 10 locations in the Flint area and one in Saginaw and Owosso. The shop is best known for its original steak and onion sandwich made with fresh, 100% rib-eye steak, thinly-sliced and grilled to perfection with (or without) onion
Get ready for Labor Day weekend with this East Coast favorite. While growing up in Maryland, our Labor Day picnic was a seafood feast. The picnic table was covered in newspaper. Maryland blue fin crabs were steamed in Old Bay seasoning and put on a platter in the center of the table. Old Bay seasoning
With the abundance of fresh, local produce available in August here is a recipe given to me by a friend that’s sure to be a favorite, especially using fresh corn and tomatoes from a nearby farmer’s market! This takes just 15 minutes to make — and it’s delicious! Corn, Avocado and Black Bean Salad Dressing
Wahlburgers, a Boston-based chain restaurant, opened its doors in Flint Township in June. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, hungry customers lined up to get a taste of the food and possibly catch a glimpse of one of the two famous brothers on hand for the event. Owned by Paul, Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, the restaurant features fresh,
There’s no better way to enjoy the warm weather than dining with family and friends on a deck by the water. These area eateries offer a casual, waterfront experience. Bullfrogs Bar & Grill 2225 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville Have you checked out the coolest pad around? The laid-back sports bar offers casual, global fare including
When you visit Signature Chop House, one thing is guaranteed: it will be a memorable dining experience. Owner, Jozef Gjonaj, paid great attention to detail when opening the Flushing restaurant/banquet facility in 2014, according to Gerri Poage, Manager/Event Coordinator. The safari-inspired décor features many distinctive touches including rich, dark wood, a stone fireplace and
