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recipe: Strawberry rhubarb bread pudding - spicy and sweet dessert makes most of spring fruit

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Posted: 2 hours ago

With leftover rhubarb, a few remaining strawberries, half a baguette, and the last dribble of orange marmalade staring me down, I debated my options. I am not a girl who wastes food; I re-purpose it. ... Read more »

COLUMN: 5th anniversary of OurValues: A small world after all?

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Posted: 4 hours ago

Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing the 5th anniversary of OurValues.org. Obama is in Germany today, ... Read more »

with gallery: Asian fusion sandwiches and salads at Belly Deli on South U

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Posted: 5 hours ago

A pair of food-loving University of Michigan student friends first told me about Belly Deli, open since April near the corner of South U and Washtenaw. I was intrigued by their description of a place to get "Asian-ish" food. I wouldn't have guessed from the name that the Belly Deli serves "gourmet Asian salads and sandwiches. And I also didn't expect the clean, modern lines, the single stainless steel communal table, the fun monster wallpaper, or the dozen shades of gray that inform the aesthetics of the small space.

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Pets: Proposed legislation may enable Michigan restaurants to allow pets to join patrons

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Posted: 8 hours ago

I was lucky enough to be born and raised in Michigan, and I have to say that summers here in The Mitten are unsurpassed for fun and weather, no matter your pleasure. Michigan is a ... Read more »

Pets: Pet Photo Friday is a fun way to share a slice of life with your pets - here's how

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Posted: 9 hours ago

Knowing that there are many fun-loving pets living in and outside of our area, we're anxious to see what they've been up to. Have you captured your pet taking advantage of all that the outdoors ... Read more »

Coney island restaurant on Ann Arbor's State Street gets revamped by new owner

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Posted: 9 hours ago

The former Mr. Greek's restaurant on Ann Arbor's South State Street has a new owner, revamped look and a new name: RJ's Coney Island. Read more »

Crews dig through piles of books by 'America's Master Gardener' during accident cleanup

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Posted: 1 day ago

A picture released Tuesday morning by state police reveals the type of challenge clean-up crews faced Monday evening when a semi truck filled with gardening books overturned on southbound U.S. 23 near Brighton. Read more »

community wall links: Saline Area Players host 40th anniversary gala June 22; Home of New Vision responds to stories about heroin overdoses in Washtenaw County

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From the Saline Area Players hosting a show and party June 22 to celebrate the group's 40th anniversary to Home of New Vision responding to reports of heroin overdoses in Washtenaw County, here's a roundup ... Read more »

food & grocery: Sweet Dirt's deliciously creative local and seasonal ice creams available at the Farmers Market

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Posted: 1 day ago

Here's how popular the local food marketplace has become in Ann Arbor: not just farmers but now graphic designers, former lawyers, even doctors and pastry chefs are showing up to sell their artisan wares at ... Read more »

recipe: Spiced rhubarb sauce will enhance a variety of meals

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Posted: 1 day ago

I love rhubarb — love it. In sweet or in savory dishes, it doesn't matter. Many people say they don't like it, but — truth be told — when pushed they'll admit they either haven't ... Read more »

Food & Grocery: Michigan Best Burger winners revealed

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Posted: 1 day ago

MLive statewide entertainment reporter John Gonzalez and his brother-in-burgers David Kutzko hit the road over a week ago on the quest to find Michigan's Best Burger. After logging 1,700 miles and sampling burgers at 33 ... Read more »

Pets: Meet a joyful dog whose tail never stops wagging - Tyler, the AnnArbor.com pet of the week

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Posted: 1 day ago

Tyler is a handsome 3-year-old beagle waiting for his forever home.If your family has been hoping to adopt a funny and playful dog, you must come to the Humane Society of Huron Valley and meet ... Read more »

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