Traverse City Record-Eagle

Everyday Cook: Experimentation, genetics
West Nelson's cooking prowess can be traced to two sources: genes and necessity. Genes because both his mother and grandmother were excellent cooks. Necessity because when he was in the third grade, his mom went back to school and he had to take charge.
Recipe of the Week: Zucchini Bake
Pat Putney, the Record-Eagle photo technician, said this recipe is "comfort food" in her family.
Cherry Republic's mix is magazine pick
Cherry Republic's Hiker Mix was chosen as one of the 21 best stocking stuffers by Real Simple magazine.
Gourmet gifts available in Manistee
Glenwood Gourmet Gifts is open at 345 River St. The owners, Donna Ervin and Chris Short, are owners of The Glenwood restaurant in Onekama.
Amish Cook: Daughter offers cookie recipes
Hello! I'm Lovina's oldest daughter Elizabeth. I have not written the column in a long time, so I decided to give Mom a break and take a turn at it again. I fried chicken for our supper tonight. Along with chicken we had mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans. Yum!
Thrifty Cook: Classy twist to green beans
Green beans are a tradition at many Thanksgiving tables, so many grocers price them competitively during the holidays. Here they are given a sophisticated twist.
Hunting success? We want recipes
Did you get your deer? Now what? The Record-Eagle is looking for some time-tested venison recipes.
New book explores local cuisine
Chefs Eric Patterson and Jennifer Blakeslee are known as much for their philosophy of cooking in the context of life and living as for the dishes they serve up at their Cooks' House restaurant. So it's not surprising that their first cookbook is a product of Spirituality and Health Magazine, published by friend Victoria Sutherland.
Foodie With Family: Fighting holiday crowds
I spend a good portion of the holiday season (and ready or not, we're in it now!) trying to avoid crowds. Although it seems a contradiction, I eagerly anticipate Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and everything in between for most of the year. Just not the crowds.
Recipe of the Week: Apple Chicken Salad
Madelyn Frick, of Traverse City, likes to use fresh Michigan apples in this salad. She said her husband lost 40 pounds eating only soups and salads. This is one of his favorites.
Cook's Corner: Wheat Vodka takes gold
Grand Traverse Distillery wins two golds and a silver; Boyne City has indoors farmers market; Wendy's will donate to Goodwill Wednesday.
Cookbook author at library Thursday
Carole Eberly, author of "A Taste of Michigan: Tales and Recipes," will be at the Betsie Valley District Library Thursday.
Amish Cook: Fall leaves, future venison
On Friday evening and Saturday we took advantage of the warm weather by raking up a lot of leaves in our yard. We have around 14 big trees in our front yard so the falling leaves add up fast.
On Deadline: Chops are quick, flavor-packed
These simple but well-seasoned lamb chops are a weeknight kitchen dream. They are packed with flavor thanks to a quick toasting of cumin seeds and peppercorns used for the rub.