KINGSFORD — 51st State Brewing Company has been welcomed with open arms since opening in January, even receiving recognition at the state level for being the first brewery in the Kingsford area. What began as a retirement homebrewing hobby for Jeff Brickley, ventured into a thriving ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN Perhaps the most famous holiday cake is the Yule Log, which, for good reason, gets trotted out every holiday season. There’s much to be said for this classic, but we wanted to develop a unique variation for the holidays with a pumpkin jelly roll cake encasing ...

MICHIGAMME — The historic Mt. Shasta Lodge of Michigamme opened its doors as a casual fine-dining establishment under new ownership a month ago. After being closed for three years, the rustic building was brought back to life after Ishpeming native and Northern Michigan University Trustee ...

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK — Beer snobs, turn away, Ben Robinson has some hacks involving your favorite, foamy beverage. The editor in chief of The Observer has written a handy little every guy's illustrated guide of 100 tips, tricks and projects involving ...

Dear Annie: I was widowed two years ago. I joined a group last year that gets out and does things together. About 10 months ago, I started dating one of the guys in the group. We are both in our 60s. In the beginning, he called and asked me to dinner and other activities. Now, when I am running ...

MARQUETTE — A new establishment in the downtown Marquette district is offering another option to those looking for a late night snack during the weekend. The Preserve, a casual dining cafe owned by local residents Jeremy Johnson, Devin Mahoney and Tim Piirala, opened several weeks ago ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN This simple butternut squash soup is little more than squash, cooking liquid, and a few aromatic ingredients; it comes together easily yet is creamy and deeply flavorful. Many squash soups fail to live up to their potential, often ending up too sweet or with ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN A stack of fluffy, golden pancakes is the perfect starting place for a standout brunch, delivering piping hot cakes with distinct sweet tang and an open, airy texture. Buttermilk was a must_it contributed to the pancakes’ flavor and, with some leavening help ...

NEGAUNEE — Planning for the third annual Negaunee Oktoberfest is underway in Iron Town. Negaunee’s Oktoberfest will begin at noon Oct. 6, where the city will honor the German traditional festival with its own celebration along Iron Street. Maryhanna Ockerna, Downtown Negaunee Business ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN Creating anything garden-fresh in a slow cooker is a tall order, but we were willing to try to beat the odds and develop a recipe for a bright, lively tasting minestrone that married a flavorful tomato broth with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta. The base of ...

MARQUETTE — With the seventh annual World Food Championships just around the corner, home cook Brenda Washnock of Negaunee is looking forward to her fifth time taking part in the nationally-known food competition in November. The 2018 World Food Championships will highlight some ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN With a tangy, rich flavor and velvety consistency, cheesecake’s characteristic qualities make it well-suited to variation: Lemon cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, and berry cheesecake are all common. But our favorite variation might just be pumpkin ...

MARQUETTE — Those traveling along M-553 may have noticed a few changes at Marquette Mountain recently, including a large painted sign on the building that reads: Carp River Saloon — opens noon daily. Formerly known as The T-Bar, the restaurant and bar is a must-stop for those craving a ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN This Spanish-inspired seafood dish is a simple one-pot meal. You can substitute halibut, sea bass, or haddock for the cod in this recipe. Other varieties of hard, cured sausage (such as linguica) can be substituted for the Spanish chorizo; we do not recommend ...

MARQUETTE — If you’re looking for a place to grab food, drink and watch the game, The 906 Sports Bar and Grill is the place to go. Located in downtown Marquette, the locally owned and family-friendly business provides some of the best views in town, an affordable menu, made-from-scratch ...

By SARA MOULTON Associated Press Before our annual circuit around the sun forces us to kiss off the blueberry season, I urge one and all to try this blueberry tart. Super-tasty and much simpler to make than the standard recipe, it features the usual buttery bottom crust, loaded with gobs ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN In Italy, pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage is a popular dish. We transformed these classic flavors into an easy, yet elegant, casserole. Our flavor choices were traditional: sweet Italian sausage, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and a bit of anchovy for an ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN We start our cheese bread with all-purpose flour and add whole milk and sour cream for a clean, creamy flavor and rich, moist texture. Just a few tablespoons of butter adds enough richness without greasiness, and using less fat makes the texture heartier and ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN This modern fish chowder honors its simple roots by showcasing moist, tender morsels of fish in a delicate broth. Searching for a route to fresher, cleaner flavors, we got a bonus: shorter cooking time. We started by gently poaching meaty cod in water flavored ...

By AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN All of the elements of this brightly flavored dish come together quickly on the grill. Cooking the chicken on the cooler side of the grill avoids flare-ups while still giving it great flavor and char. To round out our grilled succotash we use convenient canned ...