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Michigan Uncorked: Northern Michigan's wine pioneer keeps it simple

Michigan Uncorked is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, writers who are passionate for Michigan and authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. Learn all about Lorri & Sharon and their book…
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Michigan Morel Hunting Season

Article courtesy Leelanau.com... The Mighty Morel by Pine Photography It's springtime once again in Michigan, and not only have daffodils broken through, confirmations of morel mushrooms are arriving daily. For a few short weeks, folks…
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Spotlight: Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts, June 5-7

Ottawa Ave by numstead 2009 marks the 40th festival of the arts, making it one of the longest-running festivals in the state. Always held the first full weekend in June in downtown Grand Rapids, festival of the arts is a community celebration…
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Detroit in the words and through the eyes of its people

283/366 Say GOOD things about Detroit! by JVLIVS © ®â„¢ While browsing the internet we came across a couple of articles about Detroit that are worth a read over on CNN.com. In light of all the negative news that seems to permeate…
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M is for Monday ... and Midwest, MCS, Michigan Agriculture and MORELS!

Morels ! by cedarkayak The latest issue of Midwest Living feature on the Best Midwest Food Towns served up a platefull of restaurants in our region that might entice the culinary tourist. Their editors selected Traverse City as the #2 town…
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Weird Wednesday: Mondo Atomic Cow Birthday

The photo is Midcentury Mondo Atomic Modernism from docksidepress. You'll probably want to see it bigger We'll get back to Linda's Weird Wednesdays next month! In the meantime, check out Happy Birthday to you, Traverse Colantha Walker…
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Report from the Northern Michigan Wine Summit

into the vineyard by n.elle Here's a brief report from the 3rd annual Northern Michigan Wine Summit at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City. Moderator Eric Villegas of the television show Fork in the Road introduced the panel and talked…
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Michigan morels and the Boyne City Mushroom Festival

morel mushroom by Latitude 45 The Boyne City National Morel Mushroom Festival takes place May 14-17, 2009. This year is the 49th annual*, and the 4 day celebration of the morel mushroom includes a morel seminar and guided mushroom hunt…
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Michigan Uncorked: Braganini Reserve complements a long, sweet history at St. Julian Winery

Michigan Uncorked is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, writers who are passionate for Michigan and authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. Learn all about Lorri & Sharon and their book…
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Making maple syrup in Mayfield, Michigan

Here is a fantastic video with Jim & Bob Gibbs talking about the sweet spring action at the Mayfield Sugar Bush shot by Scott Allman and edited by Joahna Williams. Be sure to Click the "HQ" button! Check Absolute Michigan keyword…
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2nd Annual Chef's Challenge at Shanty Creek ~ April 24-26

Looking for a way to heat up your springtime in Northern Michigan? Look no further than the   Springtime Splendor Week at the 2nd Annual Chef's Challenge at Shanty Creek. What could be more fun than a food fight? A little healthy competition…
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Michigan Uncorked: Off-season hospitality sparkles at Chateau Chantal

Michigan Uncorked is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, writers who are passionate for Michigan and authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. Learn all about Lorri & Sharon and their book…