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The Livonia family diner with a sweet love story you recommended
Read full article: The Livonia family diner with a sweet love story you recommendedWe got a recommendation from one of our WDIV Insiders that we couldn’t ignore. They wrote in raving about Annie’s Family Restaurant so Michelle Oliver headed to Livonia to check it out for this week’s Dine in the D.
Here’s the key to making a good apple pie
Read full article: Here’s the key to making a good apple pieWe are entering a favorite season for many - Michigan apple pie season! Our beautiful state grows some of the best apples around, and with all that fresh fruit, you just have to have some in a freshly baked pie. Susan Wilcox Olson, Spokesperson for the Grand Traverse Pie Company, joined host Jason Carr to talk about apples, pie, and more.
Here’s the secret to a great chocolate chip cookie
Read full article: Here’s the secret to a great chocolate chip cookieToday is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, in honor of the nation’s favorite cookie. No one can resist a warm gooey chocolate chip cookie with a glass of milk, no matter their age. So what is the key to making a good cookie? Well, we spoke to Jeffery Gisstennar, the owner of Good Cookies, to talk all about cookies.
Cool down this summer with a traditional Korean dessert!
Read full article: Cool down this summer with a traditional Korean dessert!The summer heat can have everyone looking for a way to cool down, and a frozen treat is a great way to do it. Bingsu is a traditional Korean dessert made from shaved ice, drizzled with condensed milk, and finished with various toppings. You can try this tasty treat at Myomee, a coffee and dessert cafe inside New Seoul Plaza in Southfield, and while you're there, check out their K-Pop pop-up store!
You can experience exotic flavors in Ann Arbor
Read full article: You can experience exotic flavors in Ann ArborYou don’t have to travel around the world to taste exotic flavors. There’s a spot in Ann Arbor that will take your taste buds to Syria and France. Exotic Bakeries started as a small family owned business decades ago and has grown into a restaurant that rolls out salads, sandwiches, specialty cakes and more.
Award-winning Ann Arbor ice cream shop is officially reopening for the season
Read full article: Award-winning Ann Arbor ice cream shop is officially reopening for the seasonThere is so much to look forward to in the spring: the flowers and trees blooming, the temperatures rising, and the return of ice cream season.
Mid-Michigan creamery’s ice cream named best in nation
Read full article: Mid-Michigan creamery’s ice cream named best in nationMoo-ville Creamery, the Nashville, Michigan-based dairy company with three locations across mid-Michigan, makes some of the best chocolate ice cream in the United States, according to the North American Ice Cream Association.
This parlor will make you “Hungary” for dessert
Read full article: This parlor will make you “Hungary” for dessertNow that Thanksgiving has passed, it is time for the sweet stuff. How does an ice cream stuffed pastry sound? We discovered a local place that serves Hungarian inspired treats with a twist. We got the inside scoop on the treats in Dearborn that are ready for takeout.
This quaint Hamtramck macaron shop is run by a talented young baker
Read full article: This quaint Hamtramck macaron shop is run by a talented young bakerIsabelle Elwart is a talented baker, and her specialty is macarons. She runs Le Detroit Macaron and they have some really unique flavors like Pop Rocks and Cosmic Brownie.
This teen just opened up her own bakery in Dearborn Heights
Read full article: This teen just opened up her own bakery in Dearborn HeightsOpening a small business is a giant feat for anyone, but one of Dearborn Heights’ newest business owners opened her brand new sweets shop while still attending high school.
This strawberry pie makes the perfect treat for your summer cookout
Read full article: This strawberry pie makes the perfect treat for your summer cookoutWith Memorial Day coming up, many people are planning to BBQ. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and maybe even steaks will be on the menu, but what about dessert? Well, I may just have the perfect sweet for the summer, Strawberry Pie.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this cheesecake made with love
Read full article: Satisfy your sweet tooth with this cheesecake made with loveToday’s Take-out Tuesday is ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with some delicious cheesecake, made with what they say are the finest ingredients, including love.
Ann Arbor software engineer, 24th Cheesecakerie team up to introduce ‘The Joffre’
Read full article: Ann Arbor software engineer, 24th Cheesecakerie team up to introduce ‘The Joffre’Composed of a thick chocolate ganache layered over a buttermilk chocolate cake base, The Joffre is luscious without being fussy.
Did you realize you can get Girl Scout cookies delivered straight to your door?
Read full article: Did you realize you can get Girl Scout cookies delivered straight to your door?Friday kicks off Girl Scout cookie season for direct sales and buying these delectable treats -- and supporting the Girl Scouts in our community has never been easier. The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan have gotten creative during these trying times. Junior Girl Scout Aiyana Hearn and Amanda Thomas, with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, explained how easy it is to get your favorite cookies this year. You can also order Girl Scout cookies through Grubhub. Families ordering from Scouts they personally know will receive a “Girl delivery.”For more information, click or tap here.
This family recipe tastes like pure bliss
Read full article: This family recipe tastes like pure blissFamily recipes are pure gold, passed down through generations, and one grad student’s family recipe is pure BLISS, literally. Elizabeth Sinawe turned her family’s cannoli recipe into a business called BLISS, out of the Ann Arbor area. Her inspiration comes from things she enjoys as well as ideas from her friends and family. Speaking of family, her mother helps run the business as well, giving her stamp of approval on new flavors Elizabeth tries out. If you want to try a cannoli “like mama used to make” get their “Mama Knows Best” cannoli.
You’ll find plenty of comfort food at the home of the original double-decker burger
Read full article: You’ll find plenty of comfort food at the home of the original double-decker burgerThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. It’s Michigan Food Week on Live in the D! You can also enter here to win $500 from our sponsors for Michigan Food Week. Among them: They are home to the original double-decker and the original farm to-table service. You can take a trip back in time to taste your favorite sandwiches such as the Original Big Boy Double-Decker, the Slim Jim, or the Dolly Chicken Sandwich.
Favorite family restaurant gets a makeover
Read full article: Favorite family restaurant gets a makeoverThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Guernsey Farms DairyIt’s Michigan Food Week on Live in the D! You can also enter here to win $500 from our sponsors for Michigan Food Week. The Guernsey Farms milk comes from a local family-owned farm near Grand Rapids for the highest quality. To learn more about Guernsey Farms Dairy and all they offer visit guernseyfarmdairy.com
Tee’Licious Dessert Creations opens in Ann Arbor’s Briarwood Mall
Read full article: Tee’Licious Dessert Creations opens in Ann Arbor’s Briarwood MallBased in Southeast Michigan, Tee’Licious Dessert Creations has brought its chocolate-covered grapes and chocolate heels to Ann Arbor. Most people have never heard of it.”The dessert company also offers catering services. Stewart said the new location is exciting as Briarwood is a busier mall and Ann Arborites are still getting to know the dessert company. Mall patrons can visit during mall hours of operation as well as from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Tee’Licious Dessert Creations is at 100 Briarwood Cir, in the Briarwood Mall Dining Pavilion.
Enjoy new twists on ice cream at Modern Cone
Read full article: Enjoy new twists on ice cream at Modern ConeIt may be getting a little chilly outside, but you can still enjoy some yummy, summer frozen treats. Kila Peeples stopped by Modern Cone, a family-owned ice cream shop that has “nacho” ordinary sundae. Not only does Modern Cone offer more than 50 flavors of hard scoop ice cream, but also 50 different toppings to put on top of your desserts. Plus, they offer two creations that are hard to find anywhere else, the Stackers parfait and ice cream nachos! Watch the video above to find out more about Modern Cone and their creamy frozen treats!
Celebrates International Chocolate Day with Jojos Treats n' Sweets
Read full article: Celebrates International Chocolate Day with Jojos Treats n' SweetsJojos Treats n' Sweets owner Joanne McGinn stopped by via Zoom to share some of the unique chocolates and desserts offered at her store. In addition to the classic white, milk, and dark chocolates, Jojos has several unique flavors and styles of candies. One unique chocolate option Jojos offers is their ruby chocolate, made from a rare breed of cacao. She also says they carry a Swiss chocolate that doesnt contain soy lecithin, which makes it a great option for anyone who cant have soy. McGinn also showed off her technique for making Jojos popular chocolate and caramel covered pretzels.
Hostess Brands issue recall on certain products due to potential for mold
Read full article: Hostess Brands issue recall on certain products due to potential for moldHostess Brands, LLC issued a recall notice on Tuesday for certain food products due to a potential for mold. The company is recalling certain Hostess Raspberry Zingers due to a potential for mold to develop prior to the labeled best by date. Officials say the recalled products have been sold at grocery stores, dollar and discount stores, convenience stores, mass merchandisers and distributors across the U.S. Anyone with questions can contact customer service at 800-483-7253 between 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Officials say the recall does not affect any other products sold by Hostess Brands.
Tracking the Saharan dust plume: What to expect in Michigan
Read full article: Tracking the Saharan dust plume: What to expect in MichiganThere is a Saharan dust plume heading for North America. Saharan dust plumes as 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Saharan dust plume over the Caribbean at 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020. The jet stream should allow for the Saharan dust plume in the Caribbean to move northward starting June 25, 2020. (WDIV)If the skies are clear in Michigan, this will allow the dust plume to create a very nice sunrise and sunset through the weekend and perhaps into early next week.
Does homemade mason jar ice cream fulfill your cravings?
Read full article: Does homemade mason jar ice cream fulfill your cravings?Almost everyone loves ice cream; its the unofficial treat of the summer. Kila Peeples decided to try out making her own ice cream, in a mason jar of all things! Per the article, here is the recipe:Ingredients:1 cup heavy cream1 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoons vanilla extractA pinch of saltA 16 oz Mason jar, of course.Yield: About three servings. Pour the cream, sugar, vanilla and salt into the jar, and screw on the lid tightly. Youll know youre done when the mixture doubles in volume and is about the consistency of brownie batter.