tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:18:09 +0000Traverse City bandbsSkiing at Crystal MountainMichigan Spring VacationsTraverse CityKerry VincentNorthern Michigan vacationsWorld Pastry Cup U.S. CompetitionSeptember on Lake MichiganMichigan in WinterFrederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture ParkMichigan winesChihulyResorts in Northern MichiganChimney Corners ResortFood CompetitionsPastry ChefsMichigan travelBest Snow Sports locationsFoodCross Country SkiingNovember in St. JosephSpring VacationsThe Food NetworkSnowshoeingMichigan winery toursFood CompetionsCrystal MountainBenzie CountyAmway Grand Plaza HotelrestaurantsWinter SportsA blog about Food, Wine, and Travel in the state of Michigan.http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/noreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)Blogger22125Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-4667468636950040691Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:40:00 +00002010-12-16T15:40:10.337-08:00Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot is among the most prestigious Champagne Houses. I'm going to a Veuve Clicquot event tonight in Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel at Cygnus 27. Veuve Clicquot event at Cygnus 27 .http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2010/12/veuve-clicquot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=uPhnvr2crf8:LKx6sa_UHYI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=uPhnvr2crf8:LKx6sa_UHYI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=uPhnvr2crf8:LKx6sa_UHYI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=uPhnvr2crf8:LKx6sa_UHYI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-2679899588128181078Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:08:00 +00002010-08-21T04:47:10.212-07:00Benzie CountyChimney Corners ResortResorts in Northern Michigan The Lodge at Chimney Corners Chimney Corners Resort in Benzie County holds secrets and dreams that go far beyond the naked eye. This 75 year old resort on Crystal Lake in Michigan on the southern tip of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore allows guests the refreshing opportunity to go back in time to a simpler decade. “Just walk in to your room, the door will be open and the keys are http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2010/08/charming-chimney-corners-resort-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=OcORGqJdVUk:CpIkXhLi2qM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=OcORGqJdVUk:CpIkXhLi2qM:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=OcORGqJdVUk:CpIkXhLi2qM:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=OcORGqJdVUk:CpIkXhLi2qM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-6656301751778695983Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:24:00 +00002010-07-19T06:35:51.318-07:00Traverse CityMichigan travelrestaurants Off the beaten path in Traverse City, a new French Restaurant called Chez Peres has emerged serving dinner five nights a week. This new Lake Avenue French bistro is located in a trendy up-and-coming warehouse district. What used to be the darling Patisserie Amie, has grown up and become the older sibling next door to new Chez Peres, which means “Papa’s Place”. With more space to spread their http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2010/07/traverse-citys-new-french-restaurant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=m5zwXQmy7RY:14XzLI-WOqo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=m5zwXQmy7RY:14XzLI-WOqo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=m5zwXQmy7RY:14XzLI-WOqo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=m5zwXQmy7RY:14XzLI-WOqo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-2340076279981021126Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:46:00 +00002010-07-13T15:12:27.290-07:00Traverse CityFoodNorthern Michigan vacations I recently had the opportunity to visit the Traverse City area with the purpose of experiencing two lesser known, but wonderful restaurants. Both restaurants have a French theme and were started by transplants from the Seattle area. Today I want to talk about a little tiny place called Frenchies Famous. This darling little coffeehouse, breakfast and sandwich shop is owned by French and Lisa http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2010/07/cutest-little-restaurant-in-traverse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=nJYjU84BFK4:q_or8P7Se8I:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=nJYjU84BFK4:q_or8P7Se8I:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=nJYjU84BFK4:q_or8P7Se8I:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=nJYjU84BFK4:q_or8P7Se8I:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-5131684761462003154Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:42:00 +00002010-07-13T08:02:31.532-07:00Michigan Spring VacationsAmway Grand Plaza HotelTraverse City bandbsChihulyCrystal MountainFrederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture ParkSpring VacationsIt's a perfect time for a getaway in Michigan to see the gorgeous spring blooms. Here are four stays that I highly recommend. A really special place is The Wellington Inn in Traverse City. It is an old mansion, now b&b with nine beautiful rooms. The inn keepers are wonderful and the inn is a few blocks from downtown where many of Traverse City's best restaurants are located. Another place I http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2010/04/its-perfect-time-for-getaway-in.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=jcBijRMcX58:-20qgGr8RO4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=jcBijRMcX58:-20qgGr8RO4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=jcBijRMcX58:-20qgGr8RO4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=jcBijRMcX58:-20qgGr8RO4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-1031096101151493891Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:15:00 +00002010-04-17T20:00:11.616-07:00Food CompetionsThe Food NetworkKerry VincentWorld Pastry Cup U.S. CompetitionGrand Rapids, Mich. (April 17, 2010 10:00 p.m. EST) The culinary team to represent the United States in the Lyon, France Coup de Monde de la Patisserie competition have now been decided. The winners were announced at the World Pastry Cup U.S. tryouts which took place today in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. The winners include:1st Place: Jean-Francois http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2010/04/grand-rapids-mich.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=7UEFQ_f66F4:3XV965Wa5pY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=7UEFQ_f66F4:3XV965Wa5pY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=7UEFQ_f66F4:3XV965Wa5pY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=7UEFQ_f66F4:3XV965Wa5pY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-5868965410962467232Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:22:00 +00002010-04-17T16:51:39.148-07:00Food CompetitionsFoodWorld Pastry Cup U.S. CompetitionPastry ChefsIt was perfect weather for creating precision pastries at the World Pastry Cup U.S. Competition held today in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In preparation for the upcoming Coup du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon, France next January, eight vetted competitors met today at The Secchia Institute for Culinary Education who hosted the event. Sixty-five degree temperatures and dry conditions were the perfect http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2010/04/perfect-day-to-create-at-world-pastry.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=BnLWxahgUmg:KXZs6hb2L4Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=BnLWxahgUmg:KXZs6hb2L4Q:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=BnLWxahgUmg:KXZs6hb2L4Q:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=BnLWxahgUmg:KXZs6hb2L4Q:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-2586257071560588033Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:54:00 +00002009-12-27T07:24:42.882-08:00SnowshoeingMichigan in WinterWinter SportsNorthern Michigan vacationsCross Country SkiingBest Snow Sports locationsSkiing at Crystal MountainBeautiful Benzie County, Michigan, has been on the receiving side for perfect winter weather this season. Cold temperatures and an abundance of snow in Northern Michigan have helped to launch another spectacular winter in a location where snow sports are top notch. Benzie County is the perfect escape for a week or weekend for those who like winter sports and outdoor adventure. New this season arehttp://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2009/12/snow-temperature-conditions-are.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=IEkUET1ZXQU:6dvNHuvZjdk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=IEkUET1ZXQU:6dvNHuvZjdk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=IEkUET1ZXQU:6dvNHuvZjdk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=IEkUET1ZXQU:6dvNHuvZjdk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-5229070625992726156Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:03:00 +00002009-11-15T13:15:09.049-08:00The memories of a standout bottle of wine are often associated not with the bottle itself, but the activities that are part of an exceptional wine experience. Memories include laughing with friends at a party, gazing across the room at a beautiful man, sipping wine while preparing a magnificent recipe, and lovemaking.This brings to mind the 2009 Wine and Food Festival in Grand Rapids. I wasn't http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2009/11/passion-reigns-at-2009-grand-rapids.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=w_t5KSo-9Yw:1RFcxA1Zdso:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=w_t5KSo-9Yw:1RFcxA1Zdso:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=w_t5KSo-9Yw:1RFcxA1Zdso:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=w_t5KSo-9Yw:1RFcxA1Zdso:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-193690831771080690Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:29:00 +00002009-10-18T18:49:57.395-07:00<!--StartFragment--> A New International Film Festival Launches this Weekend in Frankfort.The newly restored Garden Theater in Frankfort, Michigan, 30 minutes southwest of Traverse City will feature the best films from prestigious film festivals from around the world October 23 - 25.Confirmed films in the inaugural festival include: Adam, a comedy / drama film directed by Max Mayer: Winner of http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2009/10/frankfort-film-festival.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=G91i1A7Wvh8:PQ1O_LTcbHw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=G91i1A7Wvh8:PQ1O_LTcbHw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=G91i1A7Wvh8:PQ1O_LTcbHw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=G91i1A7Wvh8:PQ1O_LTcbHw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-2951661975252929613Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:13:00 +00002009-08-23T13:08:08.495-07:00September on Lake Michigan<!--StartFragment--> I always loveSeptember because it signifies the start of "something new". School begins, work life picks up, and everyone gets back to their regular routine. It is also the best time for swimming in Lake Michigan.The big Lake is beautiful in all seasons, but for swimming, it's the month of September that is the best time to take the plunge and experience the warmest water http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2009/08/september-is-best-for-lake-michigan.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=vyZEuRvRLeY:F6wCyx7HjvU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=vyZEuRvRLeY:F6wCyx7HjvU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=vyZEuRvRLeY:F6wCyx7HjvU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=vyZEuRvRLeY:F6wCyx7HjvU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-5124130496079951692Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:49:00 +00002010-01-13T09:05:44.808-08:00Michigan winery toursMichigan winesNorthern Michigan vacationsMany people don't know that there's a beautiful wine country growing in Michigan. I know. I've experienced it this past week. The vineyards of Northwest lower Michigan's Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas are surrounded by water on three sides. The land is hilly and picturesque with farms and trees and long distance views of big water - Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. The landscape is http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2009/04/wine-country-in-michigan-part-one.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=SyFdwFwdoI4:W5AuGXvrOfA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=SyFdwFwdoI4:W5AuGXvrOfA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=SyFdwFwdoI4:W5AuGXvrOfA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=SyFdwFwdoI4:W5AuGXvrOfA:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-3919788379325383171Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:38:00 +00002009-03-29T18:55:20.979-07:00The owners of Tapawingo, the star of Northern Michigan dining recently announced their decision to close due to the downward trend of the economy over the past two years. They wanted to go out on a high note without sacrificing their superb style and quality. Nevertheless, their choice makes us sad.For twenty five years they led the way in Farm-to-Table dining in Northern Michigan even before thehttp://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2009/03/goodbye-tapawingo-hello-red-ginger.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=O2jhmsDoXHg:UBh1Tcme_Wo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=O2jhmsDoXHg:UBh1Tcme_Wo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=O2jhmsDoXHg:UBh1Tcme_Wo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=O2jhmsDoXHg:UBh1Tcme_Wo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-546435102249424597Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:14:00 +00002009-02-26T12:43:14.364-08:00Extend the Fat Tuesday Celebration and travel to the village of Northport the northernmost place on the Leelanau peninsula in northern lower Michigan for fun this weekend. Make it a weekend or overnight stay and experience some of the best Midwest wines available from this fertile county in Michigan. With over 19 wineries located on the Leelanau peninsula you're sure to have an experience in http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2009/02/carnival-wine-in-leelanau-peninsula-of.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=_81BHFV56Oc:WqkQjV8yjLQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=_81BHFV56Oc:WqkQjV8yjLQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=_81BHFV56Oc:WqkQjV8yjLQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=_81BHFV56Oc:WqkQjV8yjLQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-5721952559891317717Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:50:00 +00002009-02-16T07:46:15.650-08:00Skiing at Crystal MountainI traveled to Crystal Mountainlast week to do some skiing and to visit the new Crystal Spa which just opened on January 30th. The Crystal Spa is the only LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified spa in the Midwest and one of only six in the U.S. Let me just say that the spa is gorgeous! The "all natural" and refined, tasteful design of the spa is top notch. I was totally http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2009/02/great-skiing-in-nothern-michigan-at.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=dgfYM_hst9g:FLs5FHpQ5Ys:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=dgfYM_hst9g:FLs5FHpQ5Ys:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=dgfYM_hst9g:FLs5FHpQ5Ys:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=dgfYM_hst9g:FLs5FHpQ5Ys:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-7475898196539023609Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:57:00 +00002008-12-21T08:55:14.983-08:00So you're just starting to think past Christmas and wondering what to do onNew Year's Eve? Here are a few suggestions.For those who love fine dining and lodging, the Amway Grand Plaza hotel and the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids have great packages which are affordable and fun. Plus, you can experience The 1913 Room, the only five diamond restaurant in Michigan during your stay.Amway Grand Plaza http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2008/12/what-to-do-on-new-years-eve.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=m_uTkTXDzXM:xfFMtLxqkP8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=m_uTkTXDzXM:xfFMtLxqkP8:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=m_uTkTXDzXM:xfFMtLxqkP8:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=m_uTkTXDzXM:xfFMtLxqkP8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-2660962019323912228Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:14:00 +00002008-12-06T15:37:15.947-08:00We attended the first Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival which took place November 21 - 23 at the DeVos Place Convention Center in downtown Grand Rapids. It was great! There were over 100 booths -- wine distributors, wineries, Michigan to International in scope -- and food. The wine representation was spectacular. We tasted only a few but of those we could sample we chose a $200 Opushttp://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2008/11/grand-rapids-international-wine-food.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=ED86lvXjP_8:ek0hDkEJgrs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=ED86lvXjP_8:ek0hDkEJgrs:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=ED86lvXjP_8:ek0hDkEJgrs:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=ED86lvXjP_8:ek0hDkEJgrs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-5781446440307513632Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:55:00 +00002008-11-09T10:18:44.386-08:00I had the distinct pleasure to go behind the scenes and photograph and observe the students at the renownedSecchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While there, I also enjoyed a fabulous lunch in their teaching restaurant, The Heritage. My lunch selections were some of the best dishes that I have ever tasted. The food was not only http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2008/11/heritage-restaurant-at-grand-rapids.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=qM3dKGPDB4Q:xMmUxkwo3AI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=qM3dKGPDB4Q:xMmUxkwo3AI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=qM3dKGPDB4Q:xMmUxkwo3AI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=qM3dKGPDB4Q:xMmUxkwo3AI:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-8967713054152486213Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:11:00 +00002008-11-07T17:38:29.558-08:00November in St. JosephWe just visited a "great escape" destination in Benton Harbor just ten minutes from St. Joseph, Michigan. The Bed & Breakfast, Riverbend Retreat B&B, was such a delight that I wanted to share information about this place. You might consider a trip here especially during November if you need a place to get away for a bit of r and r. See Riverbend Retreat on GreatFoodandTravel.comAs we approached http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2008/10/great-escape-to-benton-harbor-st-joseph.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=VxOTpvTV8S0:ruhNzjz9sXE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=VxOTpvTV8S0:ruhNzjz9sXE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=VxOTpvTV8S0:ruhNzjz9sXE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=VxOTpvTV8S0:ruhNzjz9sXE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-367194635716714367Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:10:00 +00002008-10-18T13:36:03.391-07:00I just visited Mackinac Island on October 11th and it was a blast. We stayed overnight at a great b&b, The Cloghaun www.cloghaun.com which has been in the same family for over 4 generations. It's an Irish b&b and so perfectly situated just one block off of the Main Street on Market Street a block from the ferries. An overnight stay at this time of year is about $160 for two people.We took http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2008/10/mackinac-island-for-halloween.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=xnNtN_qaNAc:krntoxGcOik:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=xnNtN_qaNAc:krntoxGcOik:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=xnNtN_qaNAc:krntoxGcOik:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=xnNtN_qaNAc:krntoxGcOik:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-3599156588269759618Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:59:00 +00002008-10-18T13:38:05.125-07:00Hello All! GreatFoodandTravel.com went live on Thursday, September 25 after many hours of research and happy eating and traveling. The website is still being developed but I wanted to let you in on all of the Great Places to consider this Fall for eating out and weekend getaways. Please add your comments so others can learn about your experiences at the places you visit. Happy travels and check http://blog.greatfoodandtravel.com/2008/09/greatfoodandtravelcom-is-launched.cfmnoreply@blogger.com (Great Food and Travel.com)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=fJrFUcAepjc:dziUoOUyX4A:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=fJrFUcAepjc:dziUoOUyX4A:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?i=fJrFUcAepjc:dziUoOUyX4A:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?a=fJrFUcAepjc:dziUoOUyX4A:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GreatFoodAndTravelcom?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708024189781125977.post-4157220907122943973Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:30:00 +00002008-09-26T10:23:49.547-07:00