Cheese Recall

25 03 2009

From WILX.com

Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese LLC is recalling its Asadero and Oaxaca soft Mexican-style cheeses due to possible listeria contamination.

The products were distributed to retailers and delis in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

The recalled cheeses were sold in 10-pound balls and 16- and 12-ounce plastic packages under the name “Aguas Calientes” and in 6-pound blocks shrink-wrapped in clear plastic under the name “El Jaliciense.”

Their expiration dates range from Oct. 29 through May 10.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products.

Eating food contaminated with listeria monocytogenes can cause listeria’s, a potentially fatal disease.


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Tony’s in Birch Run to be on Triple D?

22 03 2009

Frequent commenter Dan pointed me to an article in the Saginaw News that says Tony’s Restaurant in Birch Run may be featured on my favorite show Diner’s, Drive-In’s, and Dives.

“They got an overwhelming amount of calls about us being on their show,” said Steve Fritzler, 10-year owner of the restaurant. “You have to get a certain amount of referrals from customers.”

Fritzler said producers contacted him about three months ago and indicated they wanted to tape this summer.

On the day of filming, posted notices will warn patrons not to enter if they don’t want to appear on TV.

A representative from show producer Page Productions of Minneapolis, Minn., would not confirm whether taping would take place.

Tony’s was one of the places I wanted to stop when we took a trip to Frankenmuth last fall, but I wasn’t sure if it was a place my parents would enjoy.  It definitely sounds like a place J and I would enjoy and it’s now getting bumped up to a higher priority on our list of stops.


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Press Release – Lugnuts Stimulus Plan

21 03 2009

From a Lugnuts press release…

Lugnuts Announce Food Stimulus Plan

LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Lugnuts announced an answer on Friday to the worsening status of the national economy, rolling out the Lugnuts Food Stimulus Plan for the 2009 season.

The Lugnuts Food Stimulus Plan comprises new Dollar Dog Tuesdays, new Kids Eat Free on Sundays, new Oldsmobile Park Value Meals and the popular Labatt Blue Light Thirsty Thursdays.

“These are challenging times for Michiganders,” said Lansing Lugnuts Co-Owner Sherrie Myers.  “Our Lugnuts Food Stimulus Plan will make it easier for our fans to step up to the plate.  We’re especially excited about Dollar Dog Tuesdays and Kids Eat Free on Sundays.” Read the rest of this entry »


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Cereal Festival Cancelled

19 03 2009

Another sign of the times….but at least something good is coming out of it.

The City of Battle Creek has decided that there will be no Cereal Festival in 2009.

 The Battle Creek Festival Advisory Board announced the decision Thursday afternoon, saying that the decision was made so that the signature festival can be fully evaluated to best determine how to re-energize the festival in coming years.

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Since the Cereal Fest and its signature world’s longest breakfast table on hiatus, Kellogg Company, Post and RalCorp have pledged that they will donate the product that would have gone to the event to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. The combined donations will provide nearly 115,000 servings to local residents.


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Free Morels?!

13 03 2009

If you’re a hardcore foodie, that should have gotten your attention.  I got an e-mail this morning inviting me to enter a contest at MarxFoods.com.  Unfortunately, I’m not a mushroom person.  I’ve never had a morel so I have no idea what I would actually do with 2lbs of them, but I figured some of you might be interested.  Just follow the link and it will bring you to a blog post with all the details and an opportunity to enter.

Marx Foods – The First Morels of the Year Up for Grabs


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Press Release – Mitchell’s Fresh Escapes Sweepstakes

13 03 2009

From a Ruth’s Chris Hospitality Group press release….

Escape the Winter Blahs and Head to Sunny Tampa with

“Mitchell’s Fresh Escapes” Sweepstakes

 

HEATHROW, Fla. (March 11, 2009) – Yearning to feel the hot summer sun instead of the cold, winter winds? Wishing you had a few extra dollars to take your sweetie to a delicious seafood dinner? Mitchell’s Fish Market’s “Mitchell’s Fresh Escapes Sweepstakes,” offers guests the opportunity to win a fabulous beach excursion vacation; a complimentary party at the nearest Fish Market or $100 in gift cards: 

  • Grand Prize (1 winner): Win a trip for 2 to Tampa Bay, Fla., including: 
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    • Airfare
    • Two nights at the four-star Sheraton Sand Key Resort, located on ten acres of white sandy beach nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, minutes from Clearwater Beach
    • Florida Aquarium tickets that include an eco-tour boat ride and reef adventure, featuring more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and around the world
    • Dinner at the Mitchell’s Fish Market in Tampa
  • First Prize (1 winner): Party for up to 6 guests at the nearest Mitchell’s Fish Market
  • Second Prize (10 winners): $100 Mitchell’s Fish Market gift card 

 

Guests may sign up online at www.MitchellsFreshEscapes.com or in-store at the nearest location, now until March 31. Guests may enter once per day to increase their odds. What are you waiting for? Take a chance – try your “fin” at escaping to paradise.

Florida Aquarium tickets that include an eco-tour boat ride and reef adventure, featuring more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and around the world
Dinner at the Mitchell’s Fish Market in Tampa
First Prize (1 winner): Party for up to 6 guests at the nearest Mitchell’s Fish Market
Second Prize (10 winners): $100 Mitchell’s Fish Market gift card

Guests may sign up online at www.MitchellsFreshEscapes.com or in-store at the nearest location, now until March 31. Guests may enter once per day to increase their odds. What are you waiting for? Take a chance – try your “fin” at escaping to paradise.


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Press Release – Old Town Food Sampler and Loft Tours

12 03 2009

From an Old Town Commercial Association Press Releae…

Food Sampler and Loft Tours Highlight

Life in Old Town

­­­­­­­­­­­ Businesses and loft owners offer patrons the chance to Taste & Tour Old Town

OLD TOWN, LANSING, Mich. – The Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) presents the second annual Taste & Tour of Old Town, a progressive food sampler and loft tours, Sunday, April 5, from Noon-5 p.m., in conjunction with the First Sunday Gallery Walk.

The Taste & Tour of Old Town invites Lansing residents and visitors to sample tasty cuisine from eight Old Town restaurants and gourmet food retailers. Patrons may also view multiple Old Town lofts for an idea of what it’s like to live in Old Town.

The sampler gives visitors a chance to taste a variety of Old Town’s finest fare, all in one afternoon. Participating locations include The Chrome Cat, El Gallo Loco, Golden Harvest, Grand Café Sir Pizza, Hattie’s Kitchen, Mama Bear’s Café, Pablo’s Panaderia and Poppa Leo’s Pizza.

The revamped Taste & Tour of Old Town features loft tours for a second year in a row. The tours offer patrons a chance to view lofts not normally open to the public. After a successful turnout with the loft tours last year, the OTCA has decided to extend the event an additional two hours to Noon-5p.m. Patrons should check in at the OTCA office the day of the event for a map of tour locations, as they will not be announced until the day of the event.

Patrons have the option of sampling food and viewing lofts for $13 if purchased in advance, $15 day of, and loft tours only for $5. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the OTCA office located at 1232 Turner St., Lansing, Mich., and at Grace Boutique located at 115 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Mich. Tickets are available the day of at the OTCA office.

The Taste & Tour of Old Town is a fundraiser for the OTCA, which helps to continue its mission of revitalizing the Old Town district. It is also a great opportunity to introduce family and friends, who may be unfamiliar with Old Town, to the thriving businesses, hip living alternatives and delicious restaurants that contribute to Old Town’s growth and development.


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Press Release – Michigan Wine Month Celebration

12 03 2009

From a Pioneer Wine Trail press release…

Jackson, MI – Celebrate Michigan Wine Month at the SE Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail’s “Michigan Wine Celebration” on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19!

Tickets are $25 per person for this self-driven tour of the wineries of south-east Michigan.

Each winery along the trail will feature an appetizer or dessert prepared by a local chef and paired with their featured wine. The ticket price also includes one tasting glass. A recipe card with the featured recipe will be given out to ticket holders at each winery.

Some of planned the food and wine pairings include Vegetable Beef Stew served with Pinot Noir at Burgdorf’s Winery, BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Chipotle Cranberry Sauceserved with Summer Breeze (semi-sweet white) at Cherry Creek Cellars (Parma), Roasted Pears with Herbed Goat Cheese served with Rivera Rose’ at Cherry Creek Cellars (Cement City), Chicken Ballotine Stuffed with Proscuitto, Boursin Cheese, and Roasted Red Peppers or Florentine Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce served with Morningstar (dry white) at Pentamere Winery, Decadent Chocolate Brownie with infused Raspberry Topping served with St. Julian Raspberry Spumante at St. Julian’s Dundee location, Sun-Dried Tomato Baskets paired with Braganini Sauvignon Blanc at St. Julian’s Parma location, and Brie with Maple-Glazed Walnuts and Mill Pond Bread served with Sugar Snow (maple dessert wine) at Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

The wineries included in this event are: Burgdorf’s Winery (Hazlett) – Saturday only (until 5:00 pm), Cherry Creek Cellars (Parma & Cement City), Lone Oak Vineyard Estate (Grass Lake), Pentamere Winery (Tecumseh), Sandhill Crane Vineyards (Jackson), and St. Julian Winery (Dundee & Parma).

Ticket holders are welcome to visit each location over the two-day event, or they may choose to limit their visits (as time permits). The Wine Trail encourages ticket holders to bring a designated driver.

Hours of the event are Saturday, April 18 from 11 am to 6 pm and Sunday, April 19 from noon to 6 pm. Tickets are available online at www.PioneerWineTrail.com or from any Pioneer Wine Trail winery. There are a limited number of tickets available, ticket sales will end on Thursday, April 16 at midnight, and ticket will not be available the day of the event.

For more information call (517) 531-3080.


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Milk Causes Rush Hour Problems

9 03 2009

I could make a bad joke about crying over spilled milk….

A milk truck’s trailer has overturned on U.S. 131., spilling 5,000 gallons of milk onto the highway.

The crash occurred around 4 p.m. Monday in the southbound lanes, south of the S Curve and near the I-196 interchange near Grand Rapids.

The truck was pulling two trailers and the second trailer overturned.


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Home of Marlboro Bans Smoking

9 03 2009

So the state with the largest cigarette manufacturing factory can ban smoking in most public places but Michigan can’t because of a few casino’s?

The home state of Marlboro and the world’s largest cigarette factory is set to ban most smoking in restaurants and bars.

Gov. Tim Kaine plans to sign legislation on Monday in Virginia Beach that takes effect Dec. 1.

Kaine worked for years for a total ban on smoking in all restaurants. The bill that lawmakers passed last month falls short of that but generally restricts smoking to separate rooms that have their own ventilation.

Virginia has grown tobacco for 400 years. Philip Morris churns out Marlboros and Virginia Slims at the world’s largest cigarette factory in Richmond.


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