If you’re anything like me, every now and then you want a sweet treat. If not you, a child or loved one does. It’s true, right? Maybe? Ok, say Susie wants her favorite cereal treats, but you don’t want the …
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Crunch Berry Krispies
Mr. David B. showed me some colorful cereal treats earlier this afternoon, and of course I have to make my own! Er, for the kids. Yeah, that’s it…the kids. Crunch Berry Krispies. This is your standard Krispies directions. If you’ve never made …
[Clean Plate Club] Saltwater
There are restaurants…and then there is Saltwater. One of the MGM Grand Detroit’s signature restaurants, Saltwater is part of the Michael Mina restaurant group, and offers contemporary seafood and refined American cuisine, showcasing Mina’s classic dishes – including lobster pot …
[Clean Plate Club] Luciano’s
It’s always nice when people read this column, but for this week only I’m going to suggest that you put down the magazine and run (don’t walk) to Luciano’s in Clinton Township. Sitting down with Luciano himself to discuss his …
[Real Detroit Weekly] London Chop House
The London Chop House reopened 2/14 to plenty of fanfare. Since 1991, the Chop House has been closed. Seeing a need for fine dining in the city, the Gatzaros family decided to reopen the pinnacle of fine dining in Detroit. …
[Real Detroit Weekly] Cafe Sushi
Don’t let the name fool you, Café Sushi is much more than a sushi restaurant. Since ownership changed hands in April 2011, nearly everything at Café Sushi has changed. And in a good way, too. It doesn’t take long to …
Sugar and Chocolate
Most pastry arts classes can spend more than 8 weeks talking just about chocolate and almost 10 weeks talking just about sugar. Trying to shove both of these items into just one week has been exciting but also exhausting. This …
Custards, Creams and Tarts Oh My!
This was a really exciting week in class. We learned all about the world of custards and creams. Chef Velasco taught us about the two types of custards that are used to make all of those desserts that we find …
[Boozy Baking] Mimosa Cupcakes with Orange Blossom Whipped Cream
I’ll admit it: baking scares me. I love cooking, but the science behind baking intimidates me. It’s no secret that I enjoy imbibing. Libations intrigue me, so why not combine baking and booze? I present to you the second installment …
[Real Detroit Weekly] Beer & Food
It should come as no surprise that beer, more specifically craft beer, has snuck up on wine as a viable option for food pairings. When visiting a restaurant, though, you may not have access to a sommelier or expert on …
