After cooking professionally for more than 18 years, Kris Alber landed his dream job as the executive chef at Highland Meadows Golf Club on Thanksgiving of 2022. An avid golfer and foodie, Alber described his food style as midwestern chic. “It looks good on the plate, but at the end of day, it’s still meat and potatoes.” Continue reading Highland Meadows welcomes new executive chef
–by Jennifer Ruple PUBLICATION DATE: Oct 30, 2018 Sylvania native Casey Johnson has spent the last 12 years learning the ropes of the restaurant industry. In August, he returned to town to fulfill the role of Chef de cuisine at 5th Street Pub in Sylvania. “My primary focus is on building the leadership team in the kitchen and getting them back on track after a … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté — Northview grad returns home to assume position as chef
–by Jennifer Ruple PUBLICATION DATE: Oct 02, 2018 It seems like just yesterday I was eagerly waiting for opening day of the Sylvania Farmers Market. I looked forward to visiting with old friends, talking with farmers and vendors, and planning recipes for this column. I was also excited to receive my first produce share from the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program I had just joined. … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté — So long summer, I’ve fallen for autumn
–by Jennifer Ruple PUBLICATION DATE: Sept 08, 2018 Cody Murnen is passionate about food. He’s passionate about where it comes from, how it’s grown and teaching others about it. The University of Toledo professor and substitute teacher at Washington Local Schools is the creator of Ottawa Lake Heritage Farm, a one-acre farm dedicated to sustainable techniques and philosophies. Located at 4337 Smith Rd., just across … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté — Ottawa Lake Heritage Farm aims to be complete food resource
–by Jennifer Ruple PUBLICATION DATE: Sept 04, 2018 Any way you slice it, there’s Morr to it. A long-time dream of living up north led retired Sylvanians Patt and Gary Morr to make the move to St. Ignace, just across the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. While there, Patt Morr began baking and selling a variety of fruit pies at the local farmers market … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté — Patt Morr “The Pie Lady”
–by Jennifer Ruple PUBLICATION DATE: JULY 17, 2018 Summer is in full bloom as are area farmers markets and community supported agriculture programs (CSAs). Gaining in popularity, due to the farm-to-table movement, CSAs allow a person to purchase a share of a farmer’s crop in advance of the season, and in return, receive a box of fresh produce every week or every other week. Last … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté — Summer dishes fresh from the farm
–by Jennifer Ruple PUBLICATION DATE: JULY 05 2018 Emily Berry is a small town girl with big city style. Her business, Apple of M.I., is based in Blissfield, Mich. However, she has sold her sweet treats over 9,000 miles away in Sydney, Australia. Berry creates made-from-scratch confectionaries for all occasions including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, showers and graduations. Her specialties are cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté — Keep your cool with summer desserts from Apple of M.I.
Sylvania Farmers Market opens for the season –by Jennifer Ruple PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 05 2018 It’s finally here for those of you who have been eagerly waiting for the opening day of the Sylvania Farmers Market. Starting June 5, the market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday afternoon through October 9 and will be held behind the Sylvania Municipal Court building. “We are … Continue reading Sizzle Simmer Sauté — Sylvania Farmers Market opens for the season
–by Jennifer Ruple PUBLICATION DATE: MAY 01. 2018 You may know from prior articles that I am an extreme Kentucky Derby fan. I wouldn’t miss it for the world. I was even late for prom (twice) because I didn’t want to miss “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” What Kentucky high school would schedule prom on the first Saturday in May anyway? As a … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo: Let’s get this fiesta started!
A visit to CoreLife Eatery –by Mary Helen Darah PUBLICATION DATE: May 01, 2018 I am a self-proclaimed “foodie.” I never lose sleep if I consumed real butter, anything fat-laden or if my caloric intake for the day was that of a 237-pound male according to Weight Watchers. My upcoming annual physical and the … Continue reading The Savvy Sylvanian visits CoreLife Eatery
