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Move Over Apples: Pears are the New Star of Fall

Apples are the true favorite fruit of fall, and with good reason. If you live in the Midwest, there's ample access to apple picking, and you can find a wide variety of fresh, crisp flavors at local ...

A Tale of Two Cobblers

Some of my favorite food blogs I’ve written have originated from dinner parties I’ve hosted. It might be somewhat selfish of me, but I will use the occasion as the perfect vehicle for a blog topic. ...

Apple Cobbler: A Recipe Mash-Up

Just a few weeks ago, my husband, kids, and I made our annual trip to Crane Orchard in Fennville, Michigan. It's such a fun family tradition, but what's even more fun is to daydream about all of the ...

PB&J Cobbler

I was recently in South Carolina for a reunion with some old gal pals from high school. We stayed at the home of one of the women and while we ate out one night, this gave us the luxury of being able ...

Bite Into a Good Book: The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Foodies

by Jessica 7/18/25 10:30 AM

Each summer, with nightly lesson planning not consuming my time, I put reading on my to-do...Read more

An Intro to the Green Papaya Salad World

by Nina 7/17/25 10:30 AM

It’s been a hot summer so far, and when the heat rolls in, my family craves something...Read more

Walleye Catch and Cook

by Alex 7/16/25 10:30 AM

I recently went on a canoeing trip in the boundary waters of northern Minnesota. In addition to all...Read more

Experience a Multi-Course Filipino-Cuban Tasting Menu

by Elexis 7/15/25 10:30 AM

Bayan Ko, featuring a Filipino-Cuban fusion tasting menu, sits just outside of the Montrose brown...Read more

Mother Nature Outshines Wine Rules

by Mary Ross 7/11/25 10:30 AM

Growing up in the countryside, I learned a healthy respect for weather. We had galoshes for rain,...Read more

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Move Over Apples: Pears are the New Star of Fall

A Tale of Two Cobblers

Apple Cobbler: A Recipe Mash-Up

PB&J Cobbler

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