This Ranch Steak with Mushrooms & Onions recipe was inspired by my recent trip to Ohio where I visited a beef farm and learned a ton about the beef industry! I recently attended a beef tour near Columbus, Ohio and learned a ton about beef and the farming industry. I once again was truly intrigued and impressed …
Travel
Check out our latest family adventure to a kid-friendly weekend getaway in Dundee, Michigan which included a perfect water park for young children! We are all about getting out of town for the weekend these days especially since our youngest has turned two. No more cribs, only one in diapers and everyone is eating regular food! …
Boyne Mountain is a top-notch ski resort in northern Michigan that is full of fun-filled activities for all ages. Check out my personal experience visiting as a family with 3 kids 5 and under! It’s probably no surprise that I’m in love with skiing (hence the Slopes part of Chocolate Slopes). I’ve been regularly skiing …
This past October I had the opportunity to take a behind the scenes look into Detroit farming and food systems. It was quite enlightening to learn how much the city is involved with farming (and I’ve lived within 20 minutes of the city my whole life!). Here are a few fun facts that I learned on …
Check out my experience on a family-owned dairy farm, and a delicious peanut butter cookie skillet for you to enjoy! Over two days, I had a fantastic experience with all things dairy-related. Our first visit was to Prairie Farms, a farmer-owned company. And the other was a family-owned dairy farm owned by the Crandell Family. Two brothers …
Check out my family’s stay at Tawas State Point Park located in mid-Michigan and how I prepped healthy food including a delicious Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad. And if you’re wondering, passports, is referring to the recreation passports we use in Michigan. This is my second post as a recreation passport blogger. I was chosen as one of three Michigan bloggers …