Michigan Vineyard Salad

This recipe comes from Sandhill Crane Winery, a favorite vineyard to visit in southeast Michigan.  They have a tasting room with great wines, they host many special events, and they also have a great café with all kinds of good things to eat.  Sandwiches, soups, yummy desserts (they are famous for their bacon chocolate chip … Continue reading

Maple Syrup Festival

One of the first rites of spring in southern Michigan is the tapping of the maple trees.  A festival was held this past weekend (March 9-10, 2013) for the communities of the Big 400.  It is an area of about 400 square miles which includes the counties of Jackson, Washtenaw (I live here), Livingston and Ingham. … Continue reading