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Fresh Finds at the Kalamzoo Farmers’ Market

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May 10, 2012
Fresh Finds at the Kalamzoo Farmers’ Market

As soon as the first crops start coming up, the Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market opens, and on May 5, it was all about asparagus. As for me, there can never be too much asparagus. My favorite way to make asparagus is to steam it until just before it gets tender, drizzle it with some raspberry-walnut...
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Paragon Properties Collects Toys, Supplies for Kids in Afghanistan

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April 23, 2012
Paragon Properties Collects Toys, Supplies for Kids in Afghanistan

The men and women of Michigan’s National Guard are doing their part to serve in the war in Afghanistan, and there’s a way you can help, too. Paragon Properties is coordinating a donation drive for Michigan’s National Guard 1-126th Cavalry – Charlie Troop at its 11 apartment communities throughout Michigan. Anticipated to be the...
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Educating the Foodie at Food Dance

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March 1, 2012
Educating the Foodie at Food Dance

The Food Dance philosophy is all about farm-fresh and artisan food, but it’s not enough to offer all that in its restaurant, market and bakery. It’s also about educating foodies and having fun with food. “Our guests really want to know the processes we go through,” says Michelle Miller, growth and development director at...
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Give More Than Just a Box of Chocolates This Valentine’s Day

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February 9, 2012
Give More Than Just a Box of Chocolates This Valentine’s Day

Anyone who is seriously into chocolate knows that a place that’s making things like orange cardamom and Mexican hot chocolate truffles with free trade and organic ingredients is putting more than a lot of love into those tiny bites of decadence. Counselor-turned-chocolatier Dale Anderson is also putting his convictions into them. Anderson, who has...
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Brew a Better Cup of Coffee

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January 26, 2012
Brew a Better Cup of Coffee

Making the perfect coffee is a science. You can find the best bean or blend but sometimes you can ruin it by making it wrong. Ben Angelo, roast master at the Water Street Coffee Joint in Kalamazoo, says the first step is finding the right grounds to water ratio. “Most people are used to...
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Eat Something New and Eat Out Often During Kalamazoo Restaurant Week

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January 19, 2012
Eat Something New and Eat Out Often During Kalamazoo Restaurant Week

Nearly every city has a restaurant week and Kalamazoo is no exception as eight of downtown’s finer dining establishments kick off Kalamazoo Restaurant Week on Jan. 20. Each restaurant features a specially-priced three-course menu that gives diners a chance at trying something new without taking too much risk to the pocketbook or an opportunity...
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2012 Michigan Indoor Winter Art Fair

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January 3, 2012
2012 Michigan Indoor Winter Art Fair

If you have been spending these unseasonably comfortable winter days creating your best artsy-fartsy fun, an opportunity is approaching for you to share your handcrafted grandeur and grub with a huge audience. Ta-dah! Productions will be hosting an indoor winter art fair from January 28 -29 at Troy’s Oakland Mall. The company is currently...
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2011 NYE Party Favors

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December 29, 2011
2011 NYE Party Favors

Hosting a small or smedium gathering for the new year? If you can handle the menu then we’ve got you covered in the party favors department. Follow these Five C’s for wowing your guests. They’ll walk away feeling the luck of the new year is in their hands. These signature party favor cocktails are...
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It’s a climb … ing PoeTree

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December 11, 2011

Get rooted in art, lyricism and music when Climbing PoeTree blows into Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. With the help of the Media Arts Academy, The Arcus Center for Social Justice, ERAC/CE and friends of Fire, the nonprofit dedicated to furthering social justice has invited these...
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Squirrels Rule!

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December 11, 2011

When I attended Western Michigan University several years ago, I was encouraged to get involved with one of the many student organizations on campus.  I then started to investigate the possibilities.  Right away, I knew the Greek Life wasn’t for me.  I only speak English.  Then a friend who knew I had a passion...
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