There is nothing like a nice warm bowl of chili to warm you up from the inside out on a cold, Northern Michigan winter day. This one is fairly simple, and can be made pretty quick in the instant pot. I’ve got a nice big bag of the leftovers in my freezer too! Enjoy! 🙂 -X Xavier’s Instant Pot White…
They say the key to surviving a Northern Michigan winter is to find a winter activity you like. Xavier and Monika had NEVER gone skiing– so they decided to learn together. They went up to Treetops Resort in Gaylord for a ski lesson– and take you along with them. Watch the video above to see if they learned to do…
On May 1st, 2022 Taylor Davis and Kara Smith will be presenting a women’s expo, featuring twelve vendors that will provide: mental health, lactation support, midwives, doulas, and yoga instructors. For more information, CLICK HERE. “I think that a lot of moms doubt themselves and their bodies.” Bringing a child into this world– and becoming a mother– can be scary….
“We’re celebrities in a niche group of people and then on the street we’re just average everyday people , which is really awesome honestly.” “A lot of people don’t even recognize us.” Oh but we recognize you, Tim and Zach Croll. This father/son duo is from season two of Fox’s reality competition series — LEGO Masters. “Our LEGO journey basically…
“Everybody has that American style food. It’s the classic burgers, or sandwiches, wraps, fries. It’s nothing like what your menu is.’ Correct.” For this week’s Menu Monday, we explore Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen in Elk Rapids. It’s considered a staple for the locals in the community. Chef Ben Cross says, “Pearls opened in 1999. Being one of the first restaurants…
Made Up North is a café and retail storefront featuring local makers, artisans, crafters and food businesses. Owner Diane’s love of handmade goods and forging community connections led her to start Made UP North in 2017. Although it began as a small artisan boutique, the shop has expanded over the years to include a diverse selection of makers, food, drink,…
Big Sandy Superstore in Cadillac was able to give a special gift to a deserving Northern Michigan family. It was part of their Homes of Hope program. The furniture store sifted through many submissions to choose an area family deserving of new furniture. The store selected an area woman who actually nominated someone else– when her daughter overheard and then…
In February, you may not be thinking about your golf game. But, it’s actually the perfect time to make sure are good to go once the snow melts. Treetops Resort’s Golf Academy offers several services perfect for the winter– including their golf simulator. It’s perfect for enhancing your swing or learning how to golf all together. To learn more about…
It’s winter and we are making the most of it! There’s a fun-filled weekend happening in Cadillac starting this Friday February 18th, running through Sunday February 20th. Snow Kite Jam 2022 is officially here! It’s usually held in Traverse City, but this year will be at Lake Cadillac due to better snow conditions. It’s a mix of wind, kites, and…
The cold didn’t stop the kids in Elk Rapids from getting out and playing. Photojournalist Greg Miller takes us outside to see their fun in today’s Sights and Sounds of Northern Michigan. Categories: Sights & Sounds of Northern Michigan
