Brunch Ideas from Chef Kelli's Brunch Pop-up event at the Whiskey Factory
Does this warm weather have you itching to get out and do something this weekend? Head over to the Whiskey Factory for Brunch! www.exploretock.com/detroitcitydistillery Spring has almost sprung, try mixing up your weekend brunch with some unexpected brunch pizza, toasted board and cocktail parings Toasted Board serves 4 Ingredients · ½ cup assorted mixed olives · 1 cup garlic herb cheese · 8 slices of prosciutto · 8 slices roma tomato · ½ cup prepared pesto (your favorite) · 4 cups berry salad (strawberries, blackberries & raspberries · 4 slices, thick sliced sour, or multigrain toast. Garlic Goat Cheese · 1 cup goat cheese · ½ cup cream cheese · 1 tablespoon roasted garlic paste or sautéed minced · 2 tablespoons basil, cut in small strips · 2 teaspoons lemon juice · Pinch of cayenne Board Place garlic cheese in small bowl, arrange platter by shingling tomato slices and prosciutto, sprinkle in olives and set thick cut sourdough or multi grain toast on platter. Brunch Pizza Amore Yield 4 · 4 precooked pizza flats such as Stonefire · ¾ cup marinara · ½ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil · 1 cup mozzarella cheese · ½ cup asparagus, bias cut and blanched · ½ cup paper thin red onions, julienne · ½ cup diced yellow peppers · ¾ cup crumbled cooked turkey sausage (or your favorite) · 8 eggs, scrambled very soft · ¼ shaved parmesan · 3 tablespoons chopped parsley and or basil Directions 1. Blend marinara and sundried tomatoes in small blender. 2. Lay our 4 pizza flats on workspace and spread tomato mixture evenly over the tops. 3. Sprinkle flats with half of the cheese and reserve half 4. Sprinkle, asparagus, peppers, red onion, turkey sausage and eggs evenly over pizza flats. 5. Top with reaming shred cheese and bake in preheated 275 over for 6-9 minutes until cheese is golden and then slice in 2-3 pieces per pizza. Chefs Note Serve with a sample arugula or lettuce.
Does this warm weather have you itching to get out and do something this weekend? Head over to the Whiskey Factory for Brunch! www.exploretock.com/detroitcitydistillery Spring has almost sprung, try mixing up your weekend brunch with some unexpected brunch pizza, toasted board and cocktail parings Toasted Board serves 4 Ingredients · ½ cup assorted mixed olives · 1 cup garlic herb cheese · 8 slices of prosciutto · 8 slices roma tomato · ½ cup prepared pesto (your favorite) · 4 cups berry salad (strawberries, blackberries & raspberries · 4 slices, thick sliced sour, or multigrain toast. Garlic Goat Cheese · 1 cup goat cheese · ½ cup cream cheese · 1 tablespoon roasted garlic paste or sautéed minced · 2 tablespoons basil, cut in small strips · 2 teaspoons lemon juice · Pinch of cayenne Board Place garlic cheese in small bowl, arrange platter by shingling tomato slices and prosciutto, sprinkle in olives and set thick cut sourdough or multi grain toast on platter. Brunch Pizza Amore Yield 4 · 4 precooked pizza flats such as Stonefire · ¾ cup marinara · ½ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil · 1 cup mozzarella cheese · ½ cup asparagus, bias cut and blanched · ½ cup paper thin red onions, julienne · ½ cup diced yellow peppers · ¾ cup crumbled cooked turkey sausage (or your favorite) · 8 eggs, scrambled very soft · ¼ shaved parmesan · 3 tablespoons chopped parsley and or basil Directions 1. Blend marinara and sundried tomatoes in small blender. 2. Lay our 4 pizza flats on workspace and spread tomato mixture evenly over the tops. 3. Sprinkle flats with half of the cheese and reserve half 4. Sprinkle, asparagus, peppers, red onion, turkey sausage and eggs evenly over pizza flats. 5. Top with reaming shred cheese and bake in preheated 275 over for 6-9 minutes until cheese is golden and then slice in 2-3 pieces per pizza. Chefs Note Serve with a sample arugula or lettuce.
Spring Brunch at The Whiskey Factory
The Whiskey Factory at Detroit City Distillery is doing a special brunch series in partnership with Detroit City Distillery. You can reserve your spot here: https://www.exploretock.com/detroitcitydistillery/ Here are the drink recipes: Sicilian Springtime Spritz � 1.5oz Talon Gin � 4oz Strawberry Tonic with fresh basil garnish American in Rome � 1.5oz Bloodline Whiskey � 1oz dried apricot simple � .75oz lemon juice � Dash of "allspice bitters"
The Whiskey Factory at Detroit City Distillery is doing a special brunch series in partnership with Detroit City Distillery. You can reserve your spot here: https://www.exploretock.com/detroitcitydistillery/ Here are the drink recipes: Sicilian Springtime Spritz � 1.5oz Talon Gin � 4oz Strawberry Tonic with fresh basil garnish American in Rome � 1.5oz Bloodline Whiskey � 1oz dried apricot simple � .75oz lemon juice � Dash of "allspice bitters"
Worst Dressed at the 2021 Grammy's
Style guru, Chuck Bennett shares his choices for the worst dressed celebrities from the 2021 Grammy Awards.
Style guru, Chuck Bennett shares his choices for the worst dressed celebrities from the 2021 Grammy Awards.
Celebrating PI day with Grand Traverse Pie Company
www.gtpie.com
www.gtpie.com
Jill of All Trades: Fixing a toddler bed
Toddler beds, like all other slabs of furniture used for years, tends to get a little wobbly over time. But that doesn't mean it's not fit to be reused. Here is a breakdown of how to rehab an old toddler bed.
Toddler beds, like all other slabs of furniture used for years, tends to get a little wobbly over time. But that doesn't mean it's not fit to be reused. Here is a breakdown of how to rehab an old toddler bed.
Anqunette Jamison Sarfoh launches new CBD self-care line, Qulture Club
For more info on products and Tea Parties, head to: www.qultureclub.com
For more info on products and Tea Parties, head to: www.qultureclub.com
Promise Zone Going ?Virtual? to Raise Money for Hazel Park Students
Promise Zone Going ?Virtual? to Raise Money for Hazel Park Students Partnering with JoeBar in Hazel Park, fundraising dinner event will take place March 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. For tickets, call Brandon Gleaton, Executive Director, at 248-658-5183 or visit www.hazelparkpromise.org and click donate to purchase a ticket.
Promise Zone Going ?Virtual? to Raise Money for Hazel Park Students Partnering with JoeBar in Hazel Park, fundraising dinner event will take place March 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. For tickets, call Brandon Gleaton, Executive Director, at 248-658-5183 or visit www.hazelparkpromise.org and click donate to purchase a ticket.
Volunteers of America Michigan is celebrating 125 years
Volunteers of America Michigan: Founded in 1896 and has operating continuously in Michigan ever since, the agency provides transitional housing, employment services and homeless prevention to veterans and their families across the southern Lower Peninsula. VOAMI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, also serves the non-veteran homeless population with shelter, food and recovery services and is one of the state's largest providers of low-income housing. To make a donation to VOAMI, please visit www.voami.org.
Volunteers of America Michigan: Founded in 1896 and has operating continuously in Michigan ever since, the agency provides transitional housing, employment services and homeless prevention to veterans and their families across the southern Lower Peninsula. VOAMI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, also serves the non-veteran homeless population with shelter, food and recovery services and is one of the state's largest providers of low-income housing. To make a donation to VOAMI, please visit www.voami.org.
Chef Bobby's Turkey Meatballs
The Nine
The Nine
Celebrating National Meatball Day with Chef Bobby from Encore Catering
www.encorebanquets.com Chef Bobby’s Mediterranean inspired Meatless Meatballs For the Meatless Meatballs: INGREDIENTS: 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed 1/2 cup Chick Peas drained 1/2 small onion 2 cloves garlic , peeled 1 large egg , beaten 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 cup brown rice cooked 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste Place rinsed and drained black beans / chick peas in a bowl. If needed, blot them with a paper towel to remove any extra moisture. Place in a large bowl and mash well with a fork. Place the onion and garlic in a food processor and process until finely minced. Transfer mixture to a fine mesh strainer to remove the excess water. (Remove as much moisture as you can Add the strained vegetable mixture to the bowl with the black beans. Add the chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add beaten egg and mix. Stir in bread crumbs. Portion out the meatballs to about 2 ounces each. Bake them at 375 degrees F on a lightly oiled parchment paper baking tray for 18-20 minutes middle rack. Rotate the meatballs at about 12 minutes quickly 180 degrees to insure even cooking. I like to place the meatballs over a fresh green salad or even a hearty Greek salad.
www.encorebanquets.com Chef Bobby’s Mediterranean inspired Meatless Meatballs For the Meatless Meatballs: INGREDIENTS: 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed 1/2 cup Chick Peas drained 1/2 small onion 2 cloves garlic , peeled 1 large egg , beaten 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 cup brown rice cooked 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste Place rinsed and drained black beans / chick peas in a bowl. If needed, blot them with a paper towel to remove any extra moisture. Place in a large bowl and mash well with a fork. Place the onion and garlic in a food processor and process until finely minced. Transfer mixture to a fine mesh strainer to remove the excess water. (Remove as much moisture as you can Add the strained vegetable mixture to the bowl with the black beans. Add the chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add beaten egg and mix. Stir in bread crumbs. Portion out the meatballs to about 2 ounces each. Bake them at 375 degrees F on a lightly oiled parchment paper baking tray for 18-20 minutes middle rack. Rotate the meatballs at about 12 minutes quickly 180 degrees to insure even cooking. I like to place the meatballs over a fresh green salad or even a hearty Greek salad.
Celebrating National Meatball Day with Chef Bobby from Encore Catering
www.encorebanquets.com
www.encorebanquets.com
How to "get over it" on National Get Over It Day with Dr. Sabrina
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www.sabrinajackson.com
Meatless Monday: Cauliflower Hash & Sauteed
Recipe: Hash & Sauteed Avocado https://cookingwithque.com/recipe-items/cauliflower-hash-recipe-for-weightloss/
Recipe: Hash & Sauteed Avocado https://cookingwithque.com/recipe-items/cauliflower-hash-recipe-for-weightloss/
Hour Detroit's first ever Restaurateur of the Year
Coop is located at 474 Peterboro St. in Detroit. Curbside hours of operation are 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Tuesday and 4 to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday. Jeds Detroit is located at 1648 E. Seven Mile in Detroit. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. Hour Detroit's Restaurateur of the Year issue can be found on newsstands and online at www.hourdetroit.com.
Coop is located at 474 Peterboro St. in Detroit. Curbside hours of operation are 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Tuesday and 4 to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday. Jeds Detroit is located at 1648 E. Seven Mile in Detroit. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. Hour Detroit's Restaurateur of the Year issue can be found on newsstands and online at www.hourdetroit.com.
How to Make a Bouquet of Cut Flowers Last Longer
This week on Jill of All Trades, Jill shows us her secret to keeping her flowers looking fresh, and lasting longer.
This week on Jill of All Trades, Jill shows us her secret to keeping her flowers looking fresh, and lasting longer.
Celebrating women by shopping female owned businesses
www.jadore-detroit.com
www.jadore-detroit.com
Hazel, Ravines and Downtown's Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd?s Pie Available for pre-order and pick-up through Hazel?s at Home menu for St. Patrick?s Day Recipe by Emmele Herrold, executive chef and co-owner of Hazel, Ravines and Downtown Ingredients: 2 pounds of ground beef 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium carrot chopped 1 stalk celery chopped 1/2 yellow onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 16 ounces of beef gravy 4 cups mashed potato 10 ounces of shredded cheese Instructions: Heat canola oil in bottom of Dutch oven or large skillet. Add chopped carrots, onion, celery and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes Add ground beef to pot, and cook through. Strain grease from beef. Add beef to the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Pour vegetables over beef in an even layer. Let cool. Spoon mashed potatoes over beef and gravy and smooth out in an even layer, with the back of a spoon or spatula. Evenly distribute cheese over the entire dish Bake in a 350 degree oven until cheese is bubbling and beef is heated through, about 25-30 minutes.
Shepherd?s Pie Available for pre-order and pick-up through Hazel?s at Home menu for St. Patrick?s Day Recipe by Emmele Herrold, executive chef and co-owner of Hazel, Ravines and Downtown Ingredients: 2 pounds of ground beef 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium carrot chopped 1 stalk celery chopped 1/2 yellow onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 16 ounces of beef gravy 4 cups mashed potato 10 ounces of shredded cheese Instructions: Heat canola oil in bottom of Dutch oven or large skillet. Add chopped carrots, onion, celery and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes Add ground beef to pot, and cook through. Strain grease from beef. Add beef to the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Pour vegetables over beef in an even layer. Let cool. Spoon mashed potatoes over beef and gravy and smooth out in an even layer, with the back of a spoon or spatula. Evenly distribute cheese over the entire dish Bake in a 350 degree oven until cheese is bubbling and beef is heated through, about 25-30 minutes.
Crab fest at Birmingham's Hazel, Ravines, and Downtown
For more info, head to: www.hrd.kitchen.
For more info, head to: www.hrd.kitchen.
Andiamo's Veal and Wild Mushroom Meatloaf
Chef Jim from Andiamo shows us how to make a veal and mushroom meatloaf.
Chef Jim from Andiamo shows us how to make a veal and mushroom meatloaf.
DETROIT VS. EVERYBODY collaborates with Gucci
Gucci, through its social impact initiative Gucci Changemakers, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Detroit designer Tommey Walker and his homegrown label DETROIT VS. EVERYBODY on a special line-up of T-shirts with a donation benefiting non-profit organizations. A simple concept with a powerful message, the VS. EVERYBODY slogan embodies the fiercely independent and unapologetic spirit of Detroit. It is this resiliency that has allowed the city to resurrect and revitalize itself while breaking cultural and social barriers along the way. It is this creative spirit and vision that has deeply resonated with Gucci.
Gucci, through its social impact initiative Gucci Changemakers, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Detroit designer Tommey Walker and his homegrown label DETROIT VS. EVERYBODY on a special line-up of T-shirts with a donation benefiting non-profit organizations. A simple concept with a powerful message, the VS. EVERYBODY slogan embodies the fiercely independent and unapologetic spirit of Detroit. It is this resiliency that has allowed the city to resurrect and revitalize itself while breaking cultural and social barriers along the way. It is this creative spirit and vision that has deeply resonated with Gucci.