Michigan Living

REVIEW: Looking for a weekend get-away? Try Ludington's Jamesport Brewing Company

2009-11-13T17:00:49Z

LUDINGTON - Once summer has moved on, many of the businesses in the resort areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline close for the year or scale back on their hours to accommodate the decrease in tourism. For Jamesport Brewing, in the lakeside town of Ludington, the fun is just beginning to brew.

Ladies and gentlemen turn down that oven temperature, says pastry chef Jeremy Lacreuse

2009-11-13T12:54:27Z

If you're not having fun with pastry, just walk away, says Jeremy Lacreuse, pastry chef at The H Hotel in Midland.That wasn't the only tip he offered at a Holiday Sweets Workshop at Studio 23/The Arts Center last night.The...

Entry and competition dates for fifth annual Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition have been announced

2009-11-13T00:00:39Z

GRAND RAPIDS - Presented by The PrimeTime Brewers and The Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association, the fifth annual Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition will be held on Dec. 12.

Weight plays a role in the likelihood of a successful pregnancy, MSU research finds

2009-11-12T21:54:38Z

Recent research from Michigan State University shows that overweight and obese women have decreased chances of getting pregnant or carrying a successful pregnancy. Dr. Barbara Luke, a professor and researcher in the department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at...

Friday the 13th a lucky day for deals at hotels.com

2009-11-12T20:24:01Z

Want to hit Chicago's Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on a budget? Today, ironically, is your lucky day. Hotels.com's Friday the 13th deal is using the gimmick factor of a day easily remembered to launch a one-day-only, 50 percent off sale...

Michigan Senate OKs funding change for state parks

2009-11-12T19:38:11Z

LANSING — The Michigan Senate has voted to eliminate state park entrance fees and instead ask drivers to voluntarily pay higher vehicle registration fees.The funding change is designed to raise more money for a park system that supporters say is...

Deer hunters, venison processors donate meat to feed hungry

2009-11-12T18:11:55Z

Blue Star Meat company owner Rod De Jonge packs ground venison for donation to Holland's Community Action House. As hunters get ready for Michigan's firearm deer opener Sunday, an increasing number consider donating part or all of their deer meat.

Business traveling moms treasure alone time, new poll shows

2009-11-12T15:57:10Z

When my children were small, my favorite book had to be one titled "Five Minutes Peace." I'd buy frequent copies for my other, equally harried friends, and we'd share a knowing laugh over the dilemma of Mrs. Large (an elephant),...

DNR: Prime time for walleye, pike, bass in Michigan

2009-11-12T00:30:22Z

Late fall and early winter are prime time for hungry walleye, pike and bass and the whitefish should be spawning, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report.___SOUTHEAST LOWER PENINSULA:Lake Erie: Some yellow perch were...

Holiday cooking help is just a call or text message away

2009-11-11T20:49:03Z

Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line has helped home cooks tackle their turkey troubles for nearly 30 years.

These holiday gift ideas let you wear (or share) a piece of Detroit

2009-11-11T19:51:10Z

I've been working on a feature piece on giving the gift of travel for the holidays, an assignment not unlike getting to do some Internet shopping (on work time) in search of pretty much all the things I love. I...

Crystal Mountain Resort spa receives two top awards

2009-11-11T18:12:20Z

It's only nine months old, but Crystal Mountain Resort's spa is already acting like a debutante with two national and international awards.

Roundup of West Michigan holiday craft shows

2009-11-11T15:20:49Z

A guide to local holiday craft shows. E-mail craft show information to yourlife@grpress.com.

Pay homage to Gourmet Magazine with interactive foodie feast at Grand Rapids' six-one-six

2009-11-11T14:50:56Z

You can join a goodbye celebration to remember for one of the publishing industry's latest casualties, Gourmet magazine, by participating in creating (and then savoring) a four-course gourmet meal at Grand Rapids' six.one.six restaurant, all made from selected magazine recipes...

Every day is Veteran's Day (and service-of-all-sorts day) at the Carlyle Suites and Savoy Suites hotels in Washington D.C.

2009-11-11T14:11:01Z

Savoy Suites viewChristmas in D.C. anyone? Anyone who has served in the military automatically qualifies for a just-announced 50 percent discount, through Jan. 30, at the boutique Georgetown hotel, The Savoy Suites Hotel, or its sister property, The Carlyle Suites,...

Cuddle up with Chai tea, eggnog and spiced cranberry cider to take the chill off a nippy fall evening

2009-11-11T14:00:00Z

It looks like our Indian Summer may be coming to an end. But it was fun while it lasted.I took the opportunity to hang my outside holiday lights. My thought, why do it when it's cold. It will be...

Ask the dietitian: Check blood sugar to find which pasta is best for you

2009-11-11T12:01:32Z

I’ve had diabetes for four years and take one metformin (500 milligrams once a day). I also walk 3 miles, five times a week.

Scale back: These tips can help you avoid holiday weight gain

2009-11-11T10:43:52Z

There are positive things you can do through the holidays to help maintain weight control.

Healthy holiday recipe: Prosciutto-wrapped avocado and roasted red pepper

2009-11-10T21:40:24Z

Lay prosciutto slices on flat surface; top each with one red pepper slice; place avocado slices on pepper slices; cover with remaining red pepper. Roll and secure with picks.

Healthy holiday recipe: Toffee soy nut bars

2009-11-10T21:37:16Z

Spread with melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped nuts.