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Pizza perfection in Old Town

The myriad textures and flavors of The Cosmos’ Sweet BBQ Pork pizza will lift you up into the atmosphere.
There is an abundance of pizza options in the Lansing area, but there are just a handful of restaurants making wood-fired pizza, which is one of the best styles, in my opinion.

An egg in a nest for any time of day

Photo by Rosmarie Voegtli 
When making an egg in a nest, as long as there’s an egg, the nature of the nest is negotiable. A nest made of ramen noodles not only does the job but looks the part.
Most of us have had the standard breakfast version of egg in a nest, where a piece of bread represents the nest.
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The ultimate protein drink

If we needed more evidence that American society is in decline, consider how little respect we give lentils.
Bryan Beverly enjoyed the Comfort Zone’s sweet and sour Key lime tart, noting the “divine” creaminess of the lime filling and whipped topping.

The Comfort Zone provides an all-around upscale experience

600 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-midnight Friday Noon-midnight Saturday Noon-8 p.m. Sunday (517) 882-7500 theczlounge.com

Pad Thai, mangoes, sticky rice and everything nice

When my uncle traveled abroad to serve in the Peace Corps during the ‘90s, he met a Thai woman who generously taught her language to the Americans.

It’s a potato. It’s a thing. It’s Potato Thing!

This potato thing sizzled into my life when my 6-year-old decided to cook a potato.

El Azteco’s topopo salad still reigns supreme

If you’re a longtime resident of the area, especially if you grew up here like me, you probably already know all about topopo salad and are tired of hearing about it. However, for those of you who are new to the area or for whom those words ring nary a bell, hear me out.

Don’t Wait for Migas

Migas are a delicacy as old as tortillas. The word is Spanish for “crumbs” — specifically the crumbs of tortillas of a certain age.  North of the border, the tortilla fragments are usually served with salsa, beans and sour cream.

Binging on beef at Bobcat Bonnie’s

My boyfriend and I frequently travel around the state for concerts, and every time I tell my mom we’re going to Ferndale, Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, she excitedly suggests we should stop at Bobcat Bonnie’s for its array of options that suit both of our diets.

Whole lemon cookery

Using a lemon only for its juice is a big waste. The whole fruit is edible, including the nutritious pith and the pulp, rich in fiber. Lemon zest is worth its weight in gold, and when I think about how much zest gets tossed,

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