Sidecar Slider Bar opens two new locations in Metro Detroit
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Sidecar Slider Bar opens two new locations in Metro Detroit

The newest location can be found inside the historic Markham building in downtown Plymouth. A sixth location will soon open in Grosse Pointe. Sidecar Slider Bar can also be found in Birmingham, Brighton, Farmington Hills, and Lansing.

Higher Hopes feeding 1,000 families in Detroit
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Higher Hopes feeding 1,000 families in Detroit

Higher Hopes! is celebrating ten years of feeding 1,000 families in Detroit a complete Thanksgiving meal plus desserts and treats. These meals feed up to 12 people. WE've done this story before, but this year is special as this is the 10th anniversary. That means that 10,000 meals have been given out, which fed 100,000 people. That's a lot of food. This doesn't even count the Labor feast the group gives away and the non-perishable food it gives away weekly to school kids so they come to school on Monday ready to learn.

The Silver Shamrocks Sunday Bean Braise
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The Silver Shamrocks Sunday Bean Braise

Sunday Bean Braise 1lb of any dried beans (borlotti, gigante, pinto, kidney, black etc.) OR Canned 1 Medium Onion (diced) 2 Carrots (diced) 2 Ribs of Celery (diced) 2 Cloves Garlic (chopped) 2 Bay leaves Any herbs-Sage, Thyme, Parsley 1 Cheese rind (if available) 2 T Olive oil Salt and Pepper 4 C Chicken or Vegetable Stock or Broth 1 lb of Beans- Dry Beans- soak 2 hours-overnight Canned- Strain, and rinse, add to pot Saute celery, carrots, onion and garlic with olive oil in stockpot Add cooked or canned beans to stockpot (cooked beans take about 1-3 hours, canned beans about 30 minutes) along with stock Add your choice of herbs, cheese rind, bay leaves, generous sprinkle of salt and pepper Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally while liquid reduces. Stir and feel free to smash some beans as they soften. This makes the broth have a nice mouthfeel and taste rich. Near the end of cooking time feel free to add any additional flavors depending on your intended use. Tomatoes, spinach, bacon, fresh lemon juice,red wine vinegar or roasted veggies work well. Don’t forget to remove bay leaves and cheese rind! Cooking is done when beans are tender Enjoy your braised beans in a variety of recipes all week. Some Ideas- Tailgates- Spread over tortilla chips or in a bag of Fritos for a “walking taco” Meatless Monday dinner- fill a baked potato, add some bacon bits and scallions Family gathering-Make a beef chili or a big pot of Pasta Fagioli soup After Kids sport’s practice- Wrap up in a tortilla shell with salsa and sour cream Last minute dinner party- Dollop over a garlic rubbed grilled baguette slices, serve with a glass Pinot Noir. And many more, use your imagination. Deb@TheSilverShamrocks.com TheSilverShamrocks.com

Bedrock Set to Host Annual Parker?s Alley ?Boo Bash,? a Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration in Downtown Detroit
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Bedrock Set to Host Annual Parker?s Alley ?Boo Bash,? a Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration in Downtown Detroit

Parker?s Alley Boo Bash returns to downtown for all treats, no tricks! Detroiters are invited to dress up for a frightfully fun and family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating throughout the Alley, on Woodward Avenue and beyond. There will be free face painting, balloon art, stilt walkers, live artwork, and?of course?pumpkins! Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Parker?s Alley, located adjacent to the Shinola Hotel. Wrapped candy will be distributed by select retailers located on Woodward Avenue, Grand River Avenue, Library Street and Monroe Street. For the most up-to-date information and a complete list of participating retailers, please visit DeckedOutDetroit.com, and follow @BedrockDetroit and @DeckedOutDet #ParkersAlleyBooBash

Local brand launches campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Local brand launches campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dare to Be Yer'self Founder Ty Davis talks about partnering with the American Cancer Society, and an upcoming event to close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Sloppy Crab located at 519 E. Jefferson Ave in Detroit. For more, visit www.daretby.com.