Now, this is not a Michigan-based company, but the premise is too intriguing not to share. Scrapblog combines elements of scrapbooking (including themes, stickers, and other graphics) with blogging.
You get to create as many scrapblogs as you want for the low, low price of . . . free! People in my [...]

The Lansing State Journal has an audio slideshow of workers picking strawberries at Felzke’s Strawberry Farm. You can watch the slideshow here. If you want to know how your strawberries get from the field to your local produce stand or farmers’ market you should check this out. It is just under a [...]

Gas prices across Michigan are down this week to a statewide average of $2.809 for regular unleaded. That is about $.08 lower than last week’s prices. Michigan gas prices are also down about $.06 from this time last month when the average price was $2.864.
We filled up in Sturgis over the [...]

“Stranded at the Corner” is the documentary that chronicles the demise of Tiger Stadium and the battle (which appears to be over) to decide what to do with the historic structure. I wrote about this documentary back in April here.
The clip is about 2 1/2 minutes long. It shows how ridiculous the “security” [...]

I have a few significant links related to Tiger Stadium that I thought I would share.
Tiger Stadium information at wikipedia.org
Pictures and commentary on the demise of Tiger Stadium
Read and post your memories of Tiger Stadium
Aerial View on Google Maps. You can see just how poor the condition of the playing field is. [...]

All I can say is I am so glad that there will not be a Wal-Mart standing at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull. That being said, I feel as though the wind has been knocked from my chest to hear the finality of Tiger Stadium. We all knew (or we were about [...]

This is it. The pinnacle of all the delicious treats that you can make with fresh Michigan strawberries. Strawberry Shortcake. Just thinking about it makes me hungry for dozens of fresh berries poured over a hot piece of shortcake and topped with whipped cream (homemade if possible).
Oh, yes. This is one [...]

The next best thing to having strawberry freezer jam just might be Strawberry Butter. Try it on homemade bread, toast, or bagels.

1 pint Michigan strawberries
1/2 pound Michigan butter, softened
1 cup confectioners sugar

Place ingredients in food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy. Chill. Serve on a bagel or favorite bread.
Recipe via the [...]

If you haven’t any plans for the weekend (besides visiting dad) you might want to head on over to Belleville and take part in the National Strawberry Festival. The festival stretches over three days, June 16-18, with the midway kicking things off early on Thursday, June 15.
There will be a parade, music, [...]

In continuing with the strawberry-themed recipes this week, I came across this sweet and hot Strawberry BBQ Sauce. This would be good on pork or chicken, but I am sure it wouldn’t hurt to try it on whatever comes to mind. I have had great success with a cherry bbq sauce on pork [...]