Articles tagged: dessert

Pets: Compulsive disorder in dogs and humans may be linked by a common thread

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Posted: Jun 17, 2013

So many of us are familiar with dogs who display obsessive-compulsive behavior, and there has been little known about the etiology. Even more distressing, it's hard to help empower pets to curb the behaviors that ... Read more »

recipe: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day - try this variation on a classic treat

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Posted: Jun 12, 2013

I love peanut butter cookies. But, as it is with many recipes — since I do so much cooking and baking that I can't feature encores very often — I hadn't made them in ages. ... Read more »

recipe: Strawberry season is time to make an Eton Mess

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Posted: Jun 11, 2013

Even if it's an unlovely name, Eton Mess is an amazing dessert combining sweet berries, whipped cream, and crisp meringue that is simple to make and easy to fall in love with. Read more »

Recipe: Ricotta topped with Honey, Blueberries & Thyme - unlikely combination of ingredients is genius

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Posted: Jun 07, 2013

The dinnerFeed web site links to great summer grilling, salad and chilled soups! To receive my lastest dinnerFeed posts by email, sign up here. Here's a recipe from Ann Arbor’s People’s Coop recipe site. The marketing ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Village Kitchen - carrot cake is just one of many inexpensive comfort food options

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Posted: Jun 07, 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 »

recipe: (Homemade) Pistachio Ice-Cream & (Store-bought) Pistachio Baklava

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Posted: Jun 03, 2013

The dinnerFeed web site links to great summer grilling, salad and chilled soups! To receive my lastest dinnerFeed posts by email, sign up here. I think I've stumbled upon the best ice cream I've ever eaten ... Read more »

recipe: Vegan Vanilla Cake with Fresh Strawberries and Coconut Whipped Cream

Posted: May 29, 2013

I have been wanting to create a vegan version of strawberry shortcake for a long time, and all I can say is this recipe is just as good as it sounds. With sweet strawberries piled ... Read more »

with gallery: Start to demolition of Georgetown Mall delights neighbors

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Posted: May 28, 2013

The long-awaited demolition of Georgetown Mall, 2502 Packard Road, began Tuesday. The site will be redeveloped in to Packard Square, which is set to include 230 apartments and 23,790 square-feet of retail space. The redevelopment is estimated to cost over $46 million. Read more »

16-year-old sentenced for robbing and shooting man

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Posted: May 23, 2013

A 16-year-old Superior Township boy accused of robbing and then shooting a 39-year-old man was sentenced in the Washtenaw County Trial Court Tuesday. Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Cardamom - menu and staff help those with diet restrictions find delicious deals

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Posted: May 17, 2013

My dear friend Marcie joined Jeremy and me at Cardamom recently; Marcie and I had been counting down 'til it opened, and Jeremy was happy to share in the adventure of trying a brand spankin' new restaurant. Read more »

Recipe: Indulge your inner baking fan with this Tres Leches Cake

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Posted: May 16, 2013

Did you see the picture of the cake resignation letter? A British immigration officer resigned from his job by baking his office mates a cake and writing his farewell note in icing. He, like millions ... Read more »

recipe: Cherry coconut chocolate chip brownie cake - a dessert fit for a celebration

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Posted: May 15, 2013

It's National Chocolate Chip Day! Sure, you could enjoy some chocolate chip cookies — you can never, ever go wrong with them. Chocolate chip pancakes would make a lovely "breakfast for dinner," everyone's favorite. But ... Read more »

Businesses, government lose out on millions owed by jailed landlord David Kircher

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Posted: May 13, 2013

A small group of local businesses and government agencies stand to lose out on millions of dollars as the process of paying out jailed landlord David Kircher's assets unfolds. Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Jefferson Market and Cakery - feed a sweet tooth for $5 or less

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Posted: May 10, 2013

Sometimes one just requires a bit of comfort and a little something delicious. For less than $5 per person, I was able to enjoy a gorgeous Red Velvet cupcake plus a cup of coffee: $1.75 for the former, $2 for the latter (a small one). Rich frosting, tender cake... a lovely snack. Read more »

recipe: Banana coconut bars are tender inside, with crunchy topping

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Posted: May 07, 2013

I found myself with a few lunchbox-sized containers of applesauce, very ripe bananas, and some leftover almond macaroons from Passover. These ingredients weren't quite exotic enough to qualify for a "Chopped" dessert round, but I ... Read more »