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The whole dandelion plant is edible, from the sunny top to the deep taproot and everything in between. Fried in butter, oil or bacon, the flowers are reminiscent of artichokes.
The dandelion challenge
I make a point to eat a dandelion every day. The whole plant is edible, from the sunny top to the deep taproot and all the stem, stalk and leaf in between. There are ways to eat dandelions that … more
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Red curry is the easiest Thai curry to make, with the added benefit that its delicious taste offers great leverage to get kids and adults alike to eat their vegetables.
The power of curry
My son Remy would walk on molten lava for a bowl of red chicken curry. He says he doesn’t like curry and purports to hate coconut, but I don’t need to solve this paradox to benefit from … more
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Both Pablo’s restaurants offer a large breakfast selection, including breakfast burritos and tacos, omelets, Huevos Rancheros and Chilaquiles, layered tortilla chips mixed with a mild red salsa, topped with queso fresco and sour cream and served alongside two eggs, refried beans, avocado and chopped steak.
Pablo’s Eastside: Same great food in new digs
Pablo’s Eastside 2010 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday 517-580-8315 pablosrestaurants.com … more
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With a host of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, anyone can enjoy a hearty breakfast at Anna’s House.
Breakfast lovers’ paradise
I didn’t know Anna’s House was a chain — there are 10 locations, all in Michigan — but I should’ve guessed based on its slick branding and decor and the huge number of … more
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Kohlrabi is the swollen stem of a plant in the same family as broccoli. You can eat it a number of ways, including deep-fried as schnitzel or in place of green papayas in som tam, a Thai salad.
An ode to kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is an acquired taste. It’s bland, with a mild hint of mustard-like fire, and it’s surrounded by a tough, thick peel. “It tastes like the part of broccoli you … more
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High-class soup and salad
When heading into an almost three-hour-long movie you know is designed to make the audience uncomfortable (“Beau is Afraid”), it’s important to fortify yourself with a good meal. My … more
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Chocolate-dipped, strawberry and ricotta-filled ice cream cones make a perfect treat for Mother’s Day.
A Mother’s Day cone-ucopia
When Zeus was a newborn, his father wanted to eat him, so the future king of gods was taken to a secret chamber beneath Mount Ida on the Greek island of Crete. There, baby Zeus began drinking the … more
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Sushi Moto offers eight variations of bento boxes to choose from on its lunch menu. The Moto Bento box includes chicken teriyaki; shrimp and vegetable tempura; a California roll; salmon, tuna and shrimp nigiri; and fresh orange slices, all of which are delectable.
Bento box bonanza
I’ve lived in Lansing my entire adult life and have loved sushi for even longer, so I’m somewhat ashamed to admit that I just visited Sushi Moto for the first time. I’ve often heard … more
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The roots of the cilantro plant are mellower than the leaves and seeds but still have that unmistakable, penetrating flavor. They’re perfect to use in a Thai stock, which can serve as the base of numerous soups, sauces and marinades.
Cilantro root soup
Every inch of the cilantro plant is edible, but the seeds (aka coriander) and leaves get most of the attention. At the farmers market the other day, I spotted cilantro plants with the roots still … more
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For those who haven’t yet acquired a taste for wild greens, which can be intensely bitter and aromatic, turning them into pesto is a great starting point.
Take a walk on the wild side
Springtime’s wild greens are on the rise in the woods, by the creek, near the train tracks and in your garden, where they’re known as weeds. These plants can be intensely bitter and … more
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Browndog at the Shuffle, one of Lansing Shuffle’s five food stands, offers creative spins on burgers, small-batch ice cream, several versions of french fries and boozy milkshakes.
Lansing Shuffle delivers upscale food and atmosphere
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4 Tha Soul Restaurant offers a diverse menu of soul food, like fried chicken wings, shrimp and grits, pot roast and smothered pork chops, that can help you relax and unwind after a particularly stressful day.
4 Tha Soul soothes the spirit
I love chicken wings, and judging from the number of wing places with punny names I see constantly popping up all over town, I’m not the only one. Upon my visit to 4 Tha Soul, a new soul food … more
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The hardest part of pickling carrots and peppers is not being able to eat them right away.
Pickled carrots
“Are there carrots?” my friend asked. The question wasn’t existential. He was planning to feed a lot of people and wanted to be sure he had the proper condiments to accompany the … more
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Migas, an egg-based dish originating in southern Spain and Portugal, can be made in a number of ways. This version includes bacon, garlic, parsley, cheese, tortilla chips, vegetable chips and a dollop of salsa to top it all off.
Corn chip migas
Migas is a crumby dish. The word literally means “crumbs” in Spanish. It’s an Iberian recipe that was once popular with hunters and mountain people in southern Spain and Portugal … more
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The 777 Rice Special at Okemos’ Pho 777 comes with a sampling of Vietnamese dishes, including grilled pork steak, egg meatloaf, a fried egg and shrimp and pork wrapped in fried tofu skin. Drizzle fish sauce over the top to elevate the already intoxicating flavors.
Beyond pho
If you’ve never tried Vietnamese food, there are more opportunities than ever in the Lansing area to remedy that situation. The cuisine is fresh, balanced, nutritious and exploding with … more
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The combination of earthy, spicy veggies and meaty chunks of creamy cheese in saag paneer make for a satisfying and complete vegetarian meal.
Easy squeezy lemon cheesy
I’ve often wondered what, exactly, Little Miss Muffet was eating when she sat on her tuffet. Curds and whey are what milk becomes when you heat it to a boil and add acid. It’s the … more
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The Meatloaf Tower at Williamston’s Tavern 109 — a heaping stack of bacon-wrapped meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes and crispy French onions — is hearty and decadent.
Meatloaf motivation
I found myself in Williamston again last week for a preview of “Mrs. Harrison” at the Williamston Theatre. After a long day toiling in the salt mines — more accurately, my job at a … more
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Christina Marbury is the marketing director for Taste the Local Difference, a Traverse City-based marketing and consulting firm for local food businesses throughout Michigan.
How Taste the Local Difference is making a difference across Michigan
If you want to buy local food products wherever you might be in Michigan, grab a copy of the annual guide published by Taste the Local Difference, a Traverse City-based marketing and consulting firm … more
Pablo Maldonado, owner of Pablo’s Old Town, opened his second restaurant at 2010 E. Michigan Ave. on March 6. “People have been asking me for years and years to open up a new location because they wanted to have liquor,” he said. “The Old Town location was too small, so we decided to get a bigger space with a liquor license just for that reason.”
Pablo’s Eastside: Same popular food, now with liquor
Since 2005, Pablo’s Old Town has been a mainstay of Mexican cuisine in Lansing. Serving an array of dishes, from tacos, quesadillas, burritos and enchiladas to steak, seafood, soups and salads, … more
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While Koala Bakery & Café has no shortage of options for drinks, desserts and main courses, it would be hard to make the wrong choice considering how delicious everything is.
Spoiled for choice at Koala Bakery & Café
Koala Bakery & Cafe has two locations — one on Michigan State University’s campus and another across from Fresh International Market, an Asian grocery store close to the border of … more
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