Tag: Foodie
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Cooking Adventure: My first attempt at making mole!
Hazel Park, MI — Prior to my years living in Phoenix, I admittedly had limited exposure to genuinely authentic Mexican cuisine. I had only been to Mexicantown, a neighborhood of downtown Detroit where many Mexican families established themselves in the 1920s, about twice to dine at the restaurants renowned in the metro for their traditional and…
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The Brasserie burger at Redcoat Tavern in Royal Oak is a hearty and savory delight
Royal Oak, MI — Arguably, the hamburger is one of the most identifiable icons of American cuisine, as it is conventional from coast to coast across the country with seemingly unlimited variations. While there is of course dispute as to where the concept/creation of the hamburger originated, simply put, I’d say to whomever responsible: thank…
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A Father-Son Luncheon At Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park
Hazel Park, MI — Since my parents moved to Traverse City after my dad retired from work, it’s not too often that I get to see them since I live in Metro Detroit. So when I do get to see them, I tend to make the most of it. In this case, my dad’s most…
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Always Say Yes To New Foods: Trying Out Ninja Sushi With A Coworker
Southfield, MI — If you were to ask any of my former and present coworkers if I was one of the “go-to foodies” at work or someone always trying new or exotic cuisines, their response would probably be: you’ve come to the right Jeff! My early foodie years were during my first job after college,…
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Sunday Funday Dinner
Hazel Park, MI — A typical Sunday for me these days consists of cooking a big fancy meal at some point in the day, especially since my ability to cook dinners during the weekdays was taken away by my schedule shift to nightside for my job. I used to cook my typical lavish array of…
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The Gang Goes to 5th Tavern
Bloomfield Hills, MI — The only thing better than going on an adventure is going on an adventure — with friends! This particular adventure involved my friends Zack, Vince, Rob, Scotty, and Dave. Our destination — 5th Tavern in Bloomfield Hills. A late-lunch excursion as the precursor to a group trip to Carl’s Golfland on…
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Foodie Fridays: Inspiration is Everywhere — The Daredevil Taco
Detroit, MI — When it comes to food, inspiration really is everywhere. Whether that’s the inception of a new recipe, meal, food truck, restaurant, or even a foodie blog! Inspiration can strike at any time, especially when you least expect it. To no surprise, my food ideas and conceptions typically come from the million different…
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An Inaugural Adventure
Detroit, MI — One small step for Jeff, one giant leap for foodie kind… The launch of this website/blog probably won’t come as a surprise to many who know me. Some may even ask or wonder, “What took him so long?” But in reality, what held me back the longest was envisioning and waiting for…
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