Spring comes late to the northern woods of Michigan, extending the early spring foraging season well into mid-May. This year it provided another opportunity to return to our indigenous-inspired cooking approach we have been exploring for a few years now. We have already shared one walleye recipe in our indigenous-inspired cooking approach here. But a [...]
A few years back we did a post featuring some local and some house-created burgers, in which we went into the history of the burger at some length. We mentioned the patty melt and by many accounts it appears to have originated in California. But that didn't stop us in our effort to create the [...]
‘When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.’ ~Shunryu Suzuki-roshi The immediacy, even intimacy, of cooking over a campfire adds layers of warmth to any meal. Outdoor firepit cooking requires thoughtful consideration to the preparation of the fire and the food, as well as a [...]
So my neighbor, a full foodie in his own right, asked me recently if I had tried making the omelette from the "The Bear" because his daughter had made it for him. For those not acquainted, "The Bear" is a television series from FX based on a fictional restaurant. There are two seasons so far [...]
Apples and inspiration at Birch Restaurant.
Curing Meats & Other DIY Food Projects
Celebrating the culinary traditions of the Great Lakes
Celebrating the culinary traditions of the Great Lakes
Celebrating the culinary traditions of the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Cuisine 