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The Other Side of the Pass

Rustic Midtown restaurant Selden Standard has spent more than a decade in the spotlight of Detroit’s culinary scene. The acclaim has as much to do with the front of the house as the back.

I saw this in action during a recent evening when I observed a dinner shift with general manager Paul Fradeneck and the crew that makes Selden Standard run like a well-oiled machine.

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A Conversation With Kate Williams of Lady of the House

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.

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

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The Other Side of the Pass

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Rustic Midtown restaurant Selden Standard has spent more than a decade in the spotlight of Detroit’s culinary scene. The acclaim has as much to do with the front of the house as the back.

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Every Dish Has a Story

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How Chef Anthony Lombardo uses Medusa to explore Sicily's history, culture and traditions—one dish at a time.

I spent several days reading about Sicily before I met with chef/restauranteur Anthony Lombardo at Medusa. I wanted a better understanding of the island itself before our conversation.

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All Roads Lead to Champagne

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How a shared love of travel, curiosity and learning shaped one of metro Detroit’s most distinctive wine programs. There are many reasons why Champagne is one of the most complex wines in the world.

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A Decade at the Table

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It’s an extraordinary accomplishment to see your restaurant turn 10. It’s even more remarkable when you risked opening it in a part of the city that was still taking shape.

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Cooking With Embers

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I’ve done enough grilling in my life to know how quickly the flames can get out of hand. Flare-ups, excessive smoke and uncontrolled heat are not desirable — and a clear sign that your fire is getting away from you.

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When the Cows Come Home

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How Alpine Cooking Traditions Translate Naturally Into the Michigan kitchen of Alpino

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From Pantry to Plate: The Story of Berkley’s Mongers’ Provisions & The Rind

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Whenever I secure a reservation at The Rind in Berkley, I make sure to build in enough time to shop at Mongers’ Provisions first. Mongers’ is the specialty food store that inspired the restaurant, and once around is never enough to take it all in.

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A Postcard, A Recipe and A Revelation

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On a recent visit to the upscale modern Mexican restaurant in Detroit, I tasted and tasted, trying to determine which chilis created the subtle heat and smokiness? Where was the nuttiness coming from? A nut, seed or both? What makes it so textural and velvety that I want to pour it over everything from eggs to meat?

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A Conversation with Jonathan Peregrino of JP Makes and Bakes

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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

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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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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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A Protein Divided: How to Deal Beautifully With the Bounty of Bulk Meats

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“Expecting company?” my husband asks me as I come through the door, juggling a mound of groceries. “You’ve got enough here for an army.”

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Stress Less, Celebrate More: A Chef’s Guide to Holiday Entertaining

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We adore celebrating the holidays with family and friends. There’s nothing better than a house filled with laughter and aromas of the foods that bring us together. But, when you add hosting to already challenging to-do lists, it can take your holiday stress to a whole new level. All the shopping, chopping, wrapping and decorating while juggling regular commitments can become overwhelming.

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Getting Squashed: Use These Winter Vegetables for Comfort Food

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Michael knows just where to find me once he realizes I’m missing. My husband doesn’t need to worry, because I’m only a few booths behind, photographing a table of vegetables. On the way here, he prepares for me to vanish, since it happens on all of our trips to the farmers market.

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Thanksgiving Turkey: Make Time for The Brine

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“Hey, how are you? Is this a good time? Really quick, I have a cooking question for you.” It was my son, Aaron, who lives with his wife and kids in Park City, Utah. Many of the conversations I have start with someone asking me a quick cooking question, and my kids are no exception.

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Apple Time: Pressed for Flavor

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Visitors stroll the grounds of the historic property at the Franklin Cider Mill in Bloomfield Hills, sipping cider, munching on doughnuts, caramel apples, specialty foods and artisan baked goods.

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Celebrating the Sweet Spot of Michigan Produce: Summer Corn and Tomatoes

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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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Using Your Melon — and Tomatoes

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

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Cucumbers, Zucchini and Squash, Oh My!

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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

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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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The Season I Didn’t Plan For

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I’ve known something was off with my garden this year, but I wasn’t sure if I was imagining it.

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Every Plant Has a Deadline

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By the end of July, I start to look at my garden differently.

Everything planted in the spring grows quickly because of the strong sun and longer days. There’s a sense that anything is possible because there are plenty of growing days still ahead.

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The Garden Finds Its Rhythm

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There’s a point in every season when my garden morphs from a plan in my head to a growing, living entity that demands daily attention. It’s a good thing, because it means the plants are thriving.

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The Chef’s Garden

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How every seed starts as a plan for something delicious. I start each gardening season with unprecedented optimism.

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In the Garden with Michelle: Everything Is Growing

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I am back at war with the chipmunks, who have absolutely no respect or boundaries. It shouldn’t surprise me — it’s the same battle every year.

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Sow Easy: Get Started On Your Garden Now

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It’s not too early to be thinking about your summer vegetable garden. The chilly temperatures are moving out quickly, and warmer weather will be here before you know it.

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From Stem to Jar: Simple Ways to Store Summer Flavor

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Gardening in spring always brings a rush of hope. I’m eager to see the tender green seedlings mature, which fills me with promise about the season ahead. I spend those lengthening sunny days managing the new growth with countless hours of pruning, watering, staking and harvesting.

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