Articles tagged: chips

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Gabriel's Cheesesteak Hoagies - limited menu but tremendous value

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Posted: May 03, 2013

Frugal Floozie Friday is a feature that seeks out dishes — appetizers, drinks, snacks, desserts, sandwiches, whatever — for $5 or less per person. Sometimes I split generously-sized items with loved ones, saving both money ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Banfield's Bar & Grill - burgers are the stars of the show, but other inexpensive options are plentiful

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Posted: Feb 01, 2013

My very dear friends Mary and Art joined Craig and me for dinner recently, at Banfield's Bar & Grill. A casual place with great inexpensive options, it's a perfect place to feature today for Frugal ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Cafe Habana and Lena - share appetizers for an inexpensive outing for two

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Posted: Nov 16, 2012

It was Girls' Night Out recently, and my BFF Wendy and I headed to a new restaurant — Lena — which is today's Frugal Floozie Friday feature. A sophisticated place, some have been surprised to ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Seva - small bites for small prices during Happy Hour

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Posted: Oct 26, 2012

I had read that Seva, the long-time Ann Arbor vegetarian institution, had a "Happy Hour" menu with remarkable prices: $1, $2, or $3 for tasting-sized dishes. Well, how could a frugal eater resist? Craig and ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Roger Monk's Yappy Hour - restaurant offers treats for you and your pooch each week on the back deck

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Posted: Jun 15, 2012

Roger Monk's is today's Frugal Floozie Friday feature for many reasons. It's got great food, and it offers a wide variety of appetizers, drinks and desserts for $5 or less — our mandatory per-person budget — ... Read more »

recipe: Nachos Grande recipe to celebrate birthday of Adam Richman, host of 'Man v. Food'

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Posted: May 16, 2012

Happy birthday to Adam Richman!  He's the host of the Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" and upcoming "Best Sandwich in America" (which will premiere on June 6). As the mother of a 21-year-old male who ... Read more »

Carsten Hohnke says he won't seek re-election to Ann Arbor City Council

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Posted: Apr 21, 2012

After nearly four years on the Ann Arbor City Council, Carsten Hohnke announced on Saturday he'll step down at the end of his term later this year. Hohnke, D-5th Ward, announced the news in an ... Read more »

recipe: Buffalo celery sticks are a cool, crisp and spicy snack made with Michigan ingredients

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Posted: Jan 17, 2012

Cool and crisp, these blue cheese-filled celery sticks are a great snack. The crushed corn chips on top offer a bit of contrasting spice, too, with Cajun flavoring. These are not necessarily photogenic, but they're fabulous ... Read more »

Shawn Hunwick makes 46 saves in Michigan's 4-0 win at No. 2 Ohio State

Posted: Jan 13, 2012

Yep, Shawn Hunwick is feeling just fine. The Michigan hockey team’s senior goaltender made a career-high 46 saves in the Wolverines’ 4-0 win against Ohio State on Friday night at Value City Arena in Columbus, ... Read more »

recipe: Ann Arbor Tailgates - Try a Baked Potato Chip recipe from a cookbook to support Alpha House

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Posted: Dec 12, 2011

Buy a cookbook and help the homeless. Alpha House — a shelter for homeless families in Washtenaw County — has published a cookbook just in time for holiday shopping: Ann Arbor Tailgates: Your Favorite Recipes. ... Read more »

State sets January public hearing date for Dexter city boundary

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Posted: Nov 25, 2011

The Village of Dexter's quest to become a home rule city is again moving forward. Late last week, officials met with the boundary commission, and a public hearing has been set for Jan. 17 at ... Read more »

recipe: Pepper-Onion Dip features beautiful fall colors and savory flavors

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Posted: Oct 19, 2011

I adore baseball — anyone who knows me can vouch for this. So even though I don't watch television (no "Dancing with the Stars", no "Mad Men," nothing), having access to a TV is critical at this ... Read more »

recipe: Plantain chip and black bean nachos will be welcome at a gathering to watch the football game

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Posted: Sep 22, 2011

Michigan's new coach, Brady Hoke, left San Diego State University this year for the honor of coaching in Ann Arbor and returning The University of Michigan to its former football glory. And this weekend, Hoke's ... Read more »