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BAD’s new grapes taste great
  A gluten-free gal on the hunt for a “girl dinner” can’t do much better than Mason’s BAD Brewing Co. The brewpub is just a leisurely 20-minute drive down Cedar … more
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Pie time for a wintry treat
Chocolate and pumpkin pie make a special combination. And since I love pumpkin pie but am weary of making pie crust, messing around with Oreo-crusted pumpkin pie is one of my favorite Thanksgiving … more
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In addition to the fresh and frozen turkeys that are available for Thanksgiving, Heffron Farms also delivers beef, pork, chicken, duck and lamb, with more options available by request.
Heffron Farms has the meats
  Heffron Farms is just under 50 miles away from Lansing, but its new meat delivery service is set on closing that distance. On Tuesday (Nov. 21), the farm made its weekly pilgrimage … more
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Dagwood’s Tavern & Grill, Soup Spoon Café, Weston’s Kewpee Sandwich Shop and Olympic Broil are just a few of the Greater Lansing restaurants that stood out to voters in this year’s Top of the Town contest.
Which Lansing-area restaurants really reign supreme?
This bright and bold sauce is fit for your Thanksgiving table.
Thanksgiving magma
A year has come and gone since I happened upon a flame-orange paste created from roasted squash and red peppers. I call it magma because it’s red and earthy, but I could also call it autumn mayonnaise because it improves everything it touches. more
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Basmati rice and garlic naan are the perfect accompaniments to tone down the spice level of Sindhu’s chicken vindaloo.
Sindhu’s vindaloo is out of this world
Since I first tried it my freshman year of college, Indian food has become one of my go-to takeout cuisines. I order it when I’m famished since the portions are typically huge, and it has never … more
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Moist, rich, creamy and full of chocolate flavor, no one will guess these delicious bars are composed primarily of root vegetables.
Chocolate beet bar bliss
If nobody told you this dessert was composed primarily of root vegetables, you’d simply think it was a magnificent fudge bar — moist like a rainforest, rich like a truffle and creamy like … more
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Sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy, meaty, chewy — Bangos’ Maple Boy sandwich hits every flavor note except for spicy, which can be remedied with a side order of Nasty AF potatoes.
Sophisticated simplicity
Former food truck Bangos’ long-awaited conversion to a brick-and-mortar space has come at last, and Lansing-area foodies — myself included — are rejoicing. more
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Although the cooking time is brief, French onion soup takes time to prepare. It’s perfect for a cold winter day, when the process can heat the entire house.
No-frills French onion soup
I made it surprisingly far through life without thinking deeply about onions. It took an acid trip in college, during which I watched my friend Wayne fry an onion that had been cut in half. We stood … more
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With so many options available on grocery store shelves, it’s important to know exactly what sets different varieties of peanut butter apart so you can make the most informed decision.
Not all peanut butters are created equal
Modern grocery stores put their predecessors to shame with the number of items available for purchase. Gone are the days when grocery stores featured roughly 12 aisles and stocked shelves primarily … more
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Sweet and spooky apple jack-o’-lanterns
The five biggest shopping days of the year for candy are all in October, thanks to Halloween, which sells more candy than any other holiday. more
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Salty, meaty, earthy and sweet, it’s almost impossible to eat this hakurei turnip dish with your eyes open.
The caviar of turnips
During Germany’s infamous Turnip Winter of 1916 to 1917, World War I had left villagers so desperate for food that they would break into cattle barns and steal the turnips meant for cows. For similar historical reasons in countless places, turnips have a reputation for being a famine food. more
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This time of year, when tomatoes are overflowing, try making a batch of homemade ketchup, which you’ll likely find is a step above any store-bought varieties.
Ditch store-bought ketchup for good
It’s easy to take ketchup for granted. But once our all-American burger and fries arrive, if we don’t have ketchup, we have a problem. more
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You don’t need to wait until you’ve fallen ill to enjoy Korea House’s spicy, brothy yukgaejang, complete with a number of banchan, or small side dishes.
The perfect sick-day takeout
Despite the enduring summerlike weather, co-workers at both of my jobs have been calling in sick like any other turn of the season, and this week, I was finally taken out myself. It’s strange … more
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When the average Spaniard wants to whip up a quick cold soup at home — or have a chilled bowl at the local bar — it’s likely to be salmorejo, a simple dish composed of tomatoes, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt and bread crumbs.
Not-so-secret salmorejo
My first kitchen job involved making six gallons of gazpacho every Sunday. This was back when earning your chops meant something, and making that whole batch with just a knife and peeler — no … more
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Pho 777 is serving up perfectly spiced Vietnamese soups, like its Pho 777 Special, to fortify diners against the coming cold.
Talking tripe: A trip to Okemos’ Pho 777
Fall is the perfect time to slow down and savor the last days of sunshine and temperatures in the 70s. Way out in Meridian Township, fields are turning yellow, farmers are pulling in the last of their harvests, and Pho 777 is serving up perfectly spiced Vietnamese soups to fortify diners against the coming cold. more
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A unique and tasty take on pork
Few foods boast the versatility of pork. It can be grilled, smoked, slow-cooked, fried or baked, and professional and amateur chefs alike know there’s no end to recipes where pork is the main attraction. more
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Eggplant vertigo
Imam bayildi is an eggplant dish named for its ability to separate a man from his consciousness. The Turkish phrase means, “The imam fainted,” and the implication is that the decadent and aromatic experience of eating this glorious dish knocked the imam out cold. more
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Saddleback BBQ’s portion sizes are hefty, but it would take a strong will to keep from devouring every delicious bite in one sitting.
A taste of the South right here in Lansing
This week, I thought I would step out of my comfort zone and try a type of cuisine I haven’t had much experience with, so I made my way to Okemos to visit Social Sloth Cafe & Catering for its Turkish offerings. more
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Grilled cheese and tomato soup is an iconic and cost-effective lunch combo. Consider elevating this classic dish by cooking an egg in the center of the sandwich.
Great Depression food to take away your blues
I somehow made it through childhood with minimal exposure to what I now realize was a cherished part of many growth spurts: grilled cheese and tomato soup. more
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