Monthly Archives: February 2009
A Bucket List on a Budget
Another casualty of the recession. “Bucket Lists”. Until the economy recovers, I am redoing my bucket list, focusing on some lower hanging fruit. Temporarily off; Roots on the Rail Polar Bear Train, Traveling with Anthony Bourdain to Singapore, a birding … Continue reading
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A Local Stimulus Package
Three essential products, nine great businesses. Support the local economy and say NO to the recession. The Trifecta of Carne Real life butchers (as opposed to meat wrappers and trimmers) providing special cuts, handmade sausages, properly aged meats and great … Continue reading
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Business 101: What every business should know for success!
During a tour of Disney World, an executive at British Petroleum stated, “What a pity that Walt Disney did not live to see this place.” Capodagli replied, “But he did see it, that’s why it’s here” (Capodagli, pg. 27). Remember … Continue reading
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Offering Out-of-the-Universe Meals!
Where Lake Drive, Cherry and Diamond all intersect, a unique fresh restaurant resides called Marie Catrib’s. From the words of Marie herself, she describes her theory on running her business. “Quality, sustainability, and creativity are the driving forces behind our … Continue reading
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Crazy, Deranged Fools: Grand Rapids Hall of Fame
My business nominations for Grand Rapids own CDF’s Hall of Fame. What are yours? Growco Cannonsburg Village Rowsters Herman’s Boy Founder’s Brewery Martha’s Vineyard GrillMaster’s BBQ and Catering Pleotint
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Finally. Good News in West Michigan.
Local “sauce ” entrepreneur, Julie Applegate (aka Mrs. Dog) took third place in the very prestigious Napa Valley Mustard Festival. (random thought- I think Grand Rapids needs a national food festival…my vote would be kielbasa) Check out the competition! I … Continue reading
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10 Drinks GVSU Student Should Avoid
Everyday I see students walking around campus with beverages in their hands that they think make them look “cool”. What these students don’t know is what types of ingredients are in them and how bad they are for their bodies. … Continue reading
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10 Worst Foods in Your Kitchen
Don’t get caught eating any of this, the ingredients in these foods wouldn’t be fed to a farm animal. Because of some questioning of the top ten, I have explained the reason I put these foods on the list. When … Continue reading
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3 Sure Fire Ways to Become More Awesome!
Become Laura Bergells. If your scheme to achieve #1 fails, then Become Laura’s new BFF. If #2 fails or seems too hard, then find out when she is presenting in your area and go. Soak up her awesomeness by proximity. … Continue reading
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Give your Honey, a Honey Wheat for Valentines Day
I recently had the pleasure of taking a tour of Founder’s Brewery. First of all, I love Founder’s beer. If you have never had it, go to the grocery store (or if you live near Grand Rapids, MI go to Founder’s) … Continue reading
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