Vanilla Ice helps celebrate Van Andel Arena’s 20th anniversary
In between performing on “Dancing With the Stars,” Vanilla Ice helps Van Andel Arena mark its 20th anniversary with the “I Love the 90s” show set for Saturday, Oct. 8.
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Global warming, climate change, and my ice cream
Popular ice cream spots such as Lowell’s Ball’s Softee Creme have benefit from climate change, which leaves one to pause and think.
Hudsonville Ice Cream Celebrates Michigan’s Winter Wonderland with Peppermint Stick
Michigan is rich with mint history, dating back to the early 1900s when the Albert M. Todd Company in Kalamazoo was recognized as the leading producer of the distilled flavoring that leads to peppermint and spearmint. In fact, in the early Twentieth Century, 90 percent of the world’s mint was grown on Todd owned farms within a 90-mile radius of Kalamazoo. The Todd Company still manufactures mint and other flavorings in Kalamazoo, selling it to other companies like National Flavors, who in turn work with producers like Hudsonville Ice Cream. [Read More]
Hudsonville Ice Cream and Pure Michigan Announce Winning Ice Cream Flavor
The people have spoken, and the winner of the Hudsonville Ice Cream Pure Michigan Limited Edition Flavor Contest is Winter Campfire.
More than 7,400 people cast their votes, with Winter Campfire taking the top prize by nearly 200 votes. The flavor features Hudsonville Original Vanilla ice cream with a marshmallow swirl, graham cracker pieces and milk chocolate flakes reminiscent of a s’more. Winter Campfire will be available this winter at grocery stores in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. [Read More]
Summer Heats Up with Frost New Flavor Contest from Pure Michigan and Hudsonville Ice Cream
LANSING – Hudsonville Ice Cream and Pure Michigan have teamed up again to create a Pure Michigan flavor for every season around the Great Lakes. With the help of fans, Pure Michigan Double Berry Pie and Pure Michigan Caramel Apple have become popular flavors in the Hudsonville lineup. Next up: a flavor contest inspired for the winter season.
As with previous Pure Michigan flavors, the public will help [Read More]
Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming news you ought to know
Who’s celebrating its ruby year? What’s happening at DeVos Place? And which soda is the oldest? These tidbits revealed in this week’s snapshots.
Going Local: Maya Mexican Grill
With Metro Cruise filling up 28th Street this weekend, we ate at Maya right in the heart of Roger’s Plaza. If you’re hungry this weekend, you won’t be disappointed.
15 Best Eats of 2015
Once again, I’ve spent a great deal of time eating my way around the state of Michigan. It’s a wonderful life when it is your “job” to eat, drink and play in your home state. Living now in Petoskey has introduced me to a wealth of new restaurants serving up the tastiest of fare. Here are 15 that stood out as best of the best for me.
5 ways to keep your heart healthy in 2023
The recent cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin along with it being American Heart Month has put a focus on heart health.
Local breweries add the ‘cheer’ to Thanksgiving with speciality brews
Looking for the perfect pairing for this Thanksgiving? Local breweries are offering an array of possibilities.
On Tap: A round-up of fall beer activities
Brewery openings, fall releases and so much more are happening in October.
On Tap: ‘Strong beer’ in Cedar Springs, Tulip Time gin, and boots fit for Dragons
From the return of Tulip Time in Holland and Starkbierfest in Cedar, to tasting at Northern Latitudes up north — and the perfect boots for a little walking.
Wyoming, Kentwood craft breweries staying positive despite ‘first to close, last to open’ concerns
Like most restaurants, they are offer take-out and delivery of food. Like most breweries, they offer to-go craft beer choices. And they offer the kind of thoughtful optimism that any good bartender will offer up over a cold pint.
Michigan fresh: Maple syrup
Sap harvesting can start as early as February in southern Michigan and go until April in the north.
Artificially sweet? A genuine problem
A host of artificial sweeteners are linked to higher risk of heart troubles, stroke and dementia, researchers say.
New label denoting bioengineered ingredients will soon appear on food items
Starting in 2020, consumers will start to see labels for genetically modified foods on store shelves.
Whip up a peach-perfect meal
Summer plums and peaches are just fine on their own — but don’t shy away from creative meals centered on these ingredients.
‘Cooking With Scraps’ dinner Nov. 15th with author Lindsay-Jean Hard at Reserve
Don’t toss those kitchen scraps — transform food waste into treasure! Here’s how.
Award-winning small batch distillery set to release Michigan Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Gray Skies Distillery will release its first straight bourbon whiskey March 22. It will be available for purchase exclusively in the distillery’s downtown Grand Rapids tasting room.
On tap: Beer Explorers gets cheesy; Black Goat soon on the loose
Public Museum’s Beer Explorers and Brewery Vivant pair beer and cheese, while Perrin turns to the dark (beer) side.
The Weekend Edition: Things to do Oct. 6 – 9
Halloween is in the air as Wyoming hosts it annual Pumpkin Path, meanwhile Kentwood wraps up its Farmers Market season. Also GVSU’s Shakespeare Festival features “Measure for Measure” and Care Ballet opens its season with “Hansel and Gretel.”
Farm Market Recipe of the Week: Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl
This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruit, nuts and seeds you like best to make it your own.
Stop Saying “Melting Pot”!
The United States is not a melting pot. Although the expression got its official voice a century ago, it ignores an uglier side to our national history which we must acknowledge.
Checking out the local restaurants in this year’s RestaurantWeekGR
There are a several restaurants in and close to the communities of Kentwood and Wyoming that are participating in the annual Restaurant Week GR. The restaurants create special meals to show off their chef’s creativity and flair.
Farm Market Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Maple Muffins
Whole-wheat flour and flaxseeds give these maple syrup-sweetened blueberry muffins a delicious, nutty flavor. Compared to a traditional version of the recipe, they have four times the dietary fiber.
Farm Market Recipe of the Week: Watermelon Fruit Pizza
With July comes the heat! Make sure to stay cool with a tasty twist on watermelon.
Going Local: China City
The inaugural lunch trip for Going Local was to China City in Kentwood. After hearing rave reviews from co-workers and commenters on Facebook, it’s safe to say my excitement was through the roof.
THE REVENANT review + An #OscarsSoWhite rebuttal
In which a pudgy, Caucasian film geek spouts off about the #OscarsSoWhite “controversy” and offers his views on both sides of the argument, as well as some thoughts on That Movie with the most nominations for the upcoming ceremony.
Experiencing History in West Michigan
West Michigan is full of rich, vibrant history, and many opportunities to get out and experience it. Experiencing history, rather than simply reading it out of a textbook, provides a far richer understanding of the people, places, and experiences of the area. We’ve collected some of our favorite ways for you to experience the varied history of the region. [Read More]
Restaurant Week Grand Rapids Kicks Off Today at 65 Greater Grand Rapids Locally Owned Restaurants
The 6th Annual Restaurant Week Grand Rapids will kick off today with 12 days of delicious dining in Greater Grand Rapids. The event will take place from Wednesday, August 12 through Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 65 of Grand Rapids’ most popular restaurants. Restaurant Week Grand Rapids is a value-added event inspiring diners to “Taste the City” to explore new places to have dinner, or return to their favorites, during the 12-day event. A map showing all of the restaurants participating and each special 3-course menu for $28 – or 2-people for $28 menus – is featured on RestaurantWeekGR.com. [Read More]
Cost-Saving Grocery Store Tips Through the Use of Apps
A few years ago I would have to get the Sunday Press in order to start the process of building my grocery list. I looked for what foods were on sale that week and what meals should be prepared based upon sale prices. While my questions haven’t changed the process did change slightly.
When I got my first iPod Touch back in 2008 one of the very first apps I downloaded was Grocery IQ. The app allowed me to build my shopping list and have several lists according to which stores I wanted to shop at. It continues to be one of my favorite apps. [Read More]
Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Pancakes
This Christmas season, Wyoming Now Kentwood Now will be bringing you recipes to enjoy the holidays! Gingerbread PancakesNeed an idea to spice up breakfast, something that won’t take long but everyone around you (yourself included of course) will enjoy? Try these gingerbread pancakes! An idea that’s as easy as it is tasty! [Read More]
Farm Market Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Pancakes
This healthy whole-grain pumpkin pancake recipe produces fluffy cakes with a beautiful orange hue from pureed pumpkin and light crunch from toasted pecans. [Read More]
Bummed October is Halfway Over? Downtown Market GR is Here to Help
The Downtown Market Grand Rapids is bursting with all sorts of fall activities for kids, adults and families! We’re halfway through October, but there are still lots of fun classes and opportunities available! [Read More]
The Spirit of Michigan Distilleries
WEST MICHIGAN – Michigan’s craft distilling industry is growing at a rapid pace – ranking #4 in the nation in terms of overall number of distilleries (behind California, Oregon and Washington). To help unify the interests of the more than two dozen artisan distilleries, the Michigan Craft Distillers Association was formed earlier this summer to bring a voice to the industry. [Read More]
