Ferndale Pride is a longstanding tradition in Ferndale, and this year, there’s a new tradition. The Rainbow Run 5K is a new event that will weave through the streets of downtown Ferndale on Sunday, June 17. A family-friendly event, the Rainbow Run will also have a 2K kid’s run/walk that will pass by three...
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Comfort food. Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? I always think of mashed potatoes. Creamy, warm, inviting. When a friend recently mentioned swapping out some of the potatoes for cauliflower, I was intrigued. When she mentioned adding roasted garlic too, I was sold. Nutritionally speaking, cauliflower is low in fat and...
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I was almost feeling like doing something healthy, so I decided to make some almost vegetarian soup. A basic potato leek soup is warm and comforting on a chilly wintery day. But I wanted a bit more flavor. Bacon to the rescue! I started with a dutch oven, chopped up five strips of bacon...
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This spring, sacred sexual healer Leslie Blackburn (and performance artist Dixon’s Violin invite you to join them on a journey to Costa Rica for a week of guided relaxation and self-exploration to find your inner bliss. The Costa Rican Retreat takes place at the Ama Tierra Retreat and Wellness Center in San Jose, Costa...
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I have a pretty solid imagination, or at least I imagine that I do. So the other day I took a few minutes away from my day to fantasize about what I would do in downtown Royal Oak (which is were I spend a huge chunk of my time, Ann Arbor runs...
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Hey Boys… Come close I wanna share a lil secret with ya.. Ya ready? Here goes.. Women like well-groomed men. The stubble and fuzz looks great on screen, but your face should be kissably soft too. We don’t mind. Promise. In taking a page from Men’s Health Magazine, there are a few steps you...
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I was shopping at Whole Foods the other day and noticed a familiar face in the granola aisle. Literally, on a shelf. It was Suzanne Vier, owner of Simply Suzanne granola –I had just met her a couple weeks prior, over at the pop-up Tashmoo Biergarten. Basically, this is like her “day job”. Simply...
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As the warmer weather comes to a close, so do many of the farmer’s markets but local restaurant owners such as Dean Bach, of Dino’s Lounge are scooping up what they can to create the freshest tasting dishes around. Bach and Chef Henry of Torino Espresso + Bar are even working up a fall/autumn menu...
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I’m going to be very sad on Saturday. Why? Because I have to miss the annual Tour de Troit, the two-wheeled tour of the city, due to a healing leg injury. I’ve been doing the Tour de Troit since 2005, the first fall I lived in the city. My husband and I were still...
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I’ve waxed enthusiastic about a program to make Royal Oak less motorized and more, well, non-motorized in the past, so it should come as no surprise that I’m thrilled officials are really starting to consider coming up with a plan that will promote getting around on your feet, on two wheels, and to use...
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If you’re a runner like me, I’m sure you’ve taken a look at all the tech tees, shoes, heart rate monitors, and Gatorade bottles and thought, “It’s a zoo in here!” Well, now you have your chance to run around an actual zoo. The Detroit Zoological Society will host its annual race, Run Wild...
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Friends, it’s almost time. A week from tomorrow marks the opening day for the Arts, Beats & East festival in downtown Royal Oak. It opens next Friday and the party continues until Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day. And there’s plenty going on: - As part of the festival, “The Duel,” a competition between eight...
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