About 60 years ago, on Little Corn Island, a tiny dot in the Caribbean Sea approximately 50 miles off the coast of Nicaragua, a cook named Maritza was born to a Colombian mother and Cuban father.
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By ARI LEVAUX
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4/17/24
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Bread Bites Mediterranean
5100 Marsh Road, Okemos
11:30-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
noon-7 p.m. Sunday
(517) 708-7112
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By Gabrielle Lawrence and Bryan Beverly
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4/17/24
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In late 2022, Miya Warvel, co-owner of the Wooden Nickel II in Dansville, purchased the former Darb’s Tavern & Eatery in Mason and rechristened it the Tipsy Nickel Bar & Grille,
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By CHELSEA LAKE ROBERTS
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4/11/24
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My son’s first taste of tofu was at a restaurant. He didn’t know what tofu was, or that it was coming. Having never caught wind of tofu’s bad reputation among non-Asians,
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By ARI LEVAUX
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4/11/24
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It’s strange to discover that, in the area you’ve lived all your life, the breakfast you’ve been searching for has been waiting for you just across town.
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By LIZY FERGUSON
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4/4/24
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I’ve been celebrating the arrival of spring with ample helpings of palak paneer, an Indian dish of spinach and homemade cheese.
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By ARI LEVAUX
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4/4/24
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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.
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By NICOLE NOECHEL
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3/28/24
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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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By ARI LEVAUX
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3/28/24
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If we needed more evidence that American society is in decline, consider how little respect we give lentils.
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By ARI LEVAUX
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3/21/24
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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
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By GABRIELLE LAWRENCE & BRYAN BEVERLY
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3/21/24
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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.
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By CHELSEA LAKE ROBERTS
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3/14/24
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This potato thing sizzled into my life when my 6-year-old decided to cook a potato.
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By ARI LEVAUX
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3/14/24
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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.
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By LIZY FERGUSON
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3/7/24
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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.
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By ARI LEVAUX
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3/7/24
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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.
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By NICOLE NOECHEL
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2/29/24
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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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By ARI LEVAUX
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2/29/24
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Corey’s Lounge 1511 S. Cedar St., Lansing 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-midnight Friday Noon-midnight Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday (517) 482-3132 coreyslounge.com
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By GABRIELLE LAWRENCE & BRYAN BEVERLY
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2/22/24
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I’ve raised a lot of chickens. Probably hundreds. For eggs, not meat. I give them the best lives I can, including a generous retirement plan when they reach a certain age, with free room and board, yet they rarely arrive at those emerald pastures. Precious few have lived long enough to die in their sleep. I blame myself.
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By ARI LEVAUX
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2/22/24
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Your brewery has a mug club, but how about a crochet club? Sure, you’ve got the game on, but before kickoff, when is the local artist’s reception? How about a Thursday night bingo game that’s so crowded it’s standing room only?
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By CHELSEA LAKE ROBERTS
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2/15/24
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In the neighborhood where I grew up, my go-to spot for culinary excellence was Armando’s Pizza. If I was in a hurry, I’d buy a slice and be on my way. But if I had the time, I’d have an eggplant sub.
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By ARI LEVAUX
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2/15/24
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