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The Old World “PINE” Wine of the Greek Gods

The Old World “PINE” Wine of the Greek Gods

Earlier today I remembered that it was time again for a Millie’s Musing. I made a mental note to look for something to share from my mother’s clippings. Later in the day, still having not done that, I came across my mom’s Rolodex (index cards 

Summer Grilling -Vegetables with Goat Cheese

Summer Grilling -Vegetables with Goat Cheese

Summer grilling season is here! When the weather is cold, using the oven for comfort food sides adds a warm ambience while filling the inside air with welcome, flavorful aromas. In warmer weather though, who wants to heat up the kitchen by turning on the 

Don’t forget to crunch your carrots!

Don’t forget to crunch your carrots!

Don’t forget to crunch your carrots! This is it!… the official start of Millie’s Musings, tidbits of info that my mother, Millie, must have thought was important to note because she either underlined it in a book, clipped it from a magazine or wrote it 

Great outdoor atmosphere at Midland Brewing Company

Great outdoor atmosphere at Midland Brewing Company

Put this place on your pleasant outdoor drinking and dining list of breweries and restaurants in mid Michigan, FOR SURE! Midland Brewing Company is a great place to grab a beer, a bite to eat and a bit of relaxation in the fresh air. The 

All That Good From Aloe Vera

All That Good From Aloe Vera

Late this past summer I endured a really bad burn on the top of my foot due to an accident with a springform pan and boiling water while baking a blueberry cheesecake that was to be the middle layer of a lemon blueberry cake. That’s 

Dill Pickle Pizza Party! October is National Pizza Month

Dill Pickle Pizza Party! October is National Pizza Month

If you haven’t already heard, October is National Pizza Month. I was really excited to kick it off with a dill pickle pizza party this past weekend! A friend recently was raving about this dill pickle pizza, and so, of course, I wanted to give 

CRUNCH! CRUNCH! CRUNCH! October is all about the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch!

CRUNCH! CRUNCH! CRUNCH! October is all about the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch!

We’ve all heard of the Great Pumpkin (thanks to Charles Schulz and Charlie Brown!) but have you heard about the Great Lakes Great Apple? The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch that is! I had never heard about this regional event to support farmers and nutritious 

The local pie company is calling.

The local pie company is calling.

Would you like a slice? ABC Crumb, Mountain Berry Crumb, Key Lime? Have you ever gotten a solicitation call from your local pie company?  I never had before the one yesterday from Grand Traverse Pie Company. While I was initially really surprised by it and 

Flexible, fun and festive options for Cinco de Mayo food and drink!

Flexible, fun and festive options for Cinco de Mayo food and drink!

Hands down the best Mexican taco recipe I have ever made is something I made years ago for Cinco de Mayo that I saw on the Today show. This is it and everyone ALWAYS loves it … this year we are going to make it 

Tomato Tip… may help reduce sunburn, wrinkles and skin cancer

Tomato Tip… may help reduce sunburn, wrinkles and skin cancer

    My mother is a reader… and along with it an avid recipe collector, important information underliner, rewriter and clipper of magazine articles. Just yesterday I came across an envelope of hers with a few  little clips in it and a couple sheets of