I caught up with West Villager, Robert Nelson, while he was holding court at the Urban Bean Co. in Capitol Park following the Motor City Pride parade. He has lived on the city’s far Eastside for a few years and I wanted to ask him about his experience in Detroit. Robert was happy to oblige and spiritedly … More Life In Detroit: Robert Nelson
It’s graduation season and we have a handful of graduates to celebrate this month. I bumped into a friend from high school a few weeks ago and we were both stunned to realize it will be our 10 year in 2015. I am feeling old. For nostalgic reasons, I searched through pictures and scrapbooks for … More Happy Friday
Lisa and Scott know how to decorate. When we entered their apartment I honestly thought it was a gift shop or book store. Walking around the unit I felt like I was on a Hollywood set tour. Every detail of their home is thoughtfully laid out and not an item is out of place. Although … More Corktown Home Tour: 6th Street Lofts
Our first stop on Sunday was Gold Cash Gold and it was a pleasant surprise to discover Phil Cooley’s parents, Ron and Patty, were giving tours of the under construction building. The restaurant’s name is a tribute to the building’s history as a pawnshop (previously owned by the family of Hardcore Pawn). It’s currently owned … More Gold Cash Gold Preview
Dressed in an elegant blue dress Becky stood in the kitchen of her open concept home greeting visitors as they poured in by the dozens Sunday afternoon. Unsurprisingly, people were anxious to ask questions about her home and her experience living in Detroit. Becky was beyond gracious and attentive to her guests and nice enough … More Life in Detroit: Becky
Sunday was the home and garden tour in my favorite Detroit neighborhood. Corktown is the oldest neighborhood in the city and for that reason the houses in this area are beautiful! The home and garden tour attracted hundreds of visitors and it was fun to watch people experience the city for the first time. How … More Corktown Tour
I love this Maya Angelou quote. I live by it and refer to it often. It’s simple yet profound. So many people take for granted the things others (particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds) don’t know. Most people assume everyone knows the things they know and then judge others for their ignorance. This mentality frustrates me … More Happy Friday
It’s getting pretty warm around here and I’m already tired of cooking. This month I looked for light, easy recipes. I was also drawn to fresh ingredients and dinners we could make on the grill. And sorry Gina it’s impossible for me to find recipes with 5 ingredients or less but these recipes shouldn’t require … More June Meals
Campus Martius is the heart of the city’s revitalization. Prior to the economic crisis, Detroit was positioned for improvement and Campus Martius was its shining center. At the time this meant there was a Borders. Financial struggles beat the bookstore but Campus Martius held on and today it is a stunning example of how far … More Campus Martius
I felt festive this weekend and wanted to make a patriotic dessert. I initially planned to make a berry tart but it seemed like it would require more time than I had and a bit more sugar than I needed. Since I wanted to make a treat I decided to get creative. Here is the … More Berry Pastry with Lemon Mascarpone Cream
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