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Cucumbers, Zucchini and Squash, Oh My!

“I can’t believe you’re growing all this back here!” my friend Lauren Cohen says, walking through our gate. She and her husband are joining us for dinner on the patio. She scans the garden. “I just need a minute to take all this in.”

On the Line

This is where technique meets flavor, and where we explore the how and why behind what we cook.

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A Conversation with Jonathan Peregrino of JP Makes and Bakes
On the Line
A Conversation with Jonathan Peregrino of JP Makes and Bakes
On the Line

For as long as he can remember, Jonathan Peregrino wanted to do something culinary, but he wasn’t always sure what.

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Two Metro Detroit Food Tours to Try
On the Line
Two Metro Detroit Food Tours to Try
On the Line

Would the epicure on your holiday list adore exploring a new place through food and wine or meeting with chefs, farmers, and artisans to taste local specialties?

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On the Line
A Conversation With Kate Williams of Lady of the House
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A Conversation With Kate Williams of Lady of the House
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When Kate Williams opened the Irish-influenced Lady of the House in 2017, it didn’t take long for her and the Corktown restaurant to garner accolades and national attention.

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From the Kitchen

From the Kitchen is a space for kitchen exploration, stories, recipes, and reflections that highlight the deeper role food plays in our lives.

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Celebrating the sweet spot of Michigan produce: Summer corn and tomatoes
From the Kitchen
Celebrating the sweet spot of Michigan produce: Summer corn and tomatoes
From the Kitchen

I wait all year to stalk the aisles of the farmers market to hunt for ripe, peak-season fruits and vegetables.

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From the Kitchen
Using Your Melon — and Tomatoes
From the Kitchen
Using Your Melon — and Tomatoes
From the Kitchen

Gardens are a lot of work, and there’s always more to be done.

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From the Kitchen
Cucumbers, Zucchini and Squash, Oh My!
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Cucumbers, Zucchini and Squash, Oh My!
From the Kitchen, Feature

My backyard is home to an expansive herb and vegetable garden, and all season, it’s my happy place.

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(Compound) Butter Makes It Better
From the Kitchen, Feature
(Compound) Butter Makes It Better
From the Kitchen, Feature

As a trained chef with a large patio garden, I am routinely a personal cooking coach.

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In the Garden

This is where the story of food begins. In the Garden explores the quiet, essential work and techniques for growing what we eat.

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Turning Up the Heat: How I Outsmarted Garden Pests This Summer
In the Garden
Turning Up the Heat: How I Outsmarted Garden Pests This Summer
In the Garden

Summer is my season for garden experimentation. I test ideas, push boundaries, and observe what thrives and what fails.

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In the Garden
10 Garden Lessons That Made the Difference
In the Garden
10 Garden Lessons That Made the Difference
In the Garden

I am a chef by trade with a passion for organic farm-to-table dining.

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In the Garden
Yard to Table Dining: Getting the Most From a Summer Herb Garden
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Yard to Table Dining: Getting the Most From a Summer Herb Garden
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The five-herbed chicken is a summer family favorite.

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Through the Lens

This is where the visuals speak. Through Michelle’s photography, Through the Lens highlights the people, places, and moments.