Paragon Life

Brew a Better Cup of Coffee

Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by Bonnie Caprara.

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Making the perfect coffee is a science. You can find the best bean or blend but sometimes you can ruin it by making it wrong. Ben Angelo, roast master at the Water Street Coffee Joint in Kalamazoo, says the first step is finding the right grounds to water ratio. “Most people are used to coffee [...]

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Tofu 4-u- Lasagna!

Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by Mike.

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Here is a great, yummy, filling, and HEALTHY recipe perfect in time for the weekend! Trust me you will love this, check it out, prep it out, take a bite, and let me know what you think:) Ingredients 1/2 (12 ounce) package uncooked lasagna noodles- whole wheat 2 eggs (I use one whole, one egg [...]

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Anton Art Center Features the Best of Michigan Artists

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Bonnie Caprara.

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The Anton Art Center in Downtown Mount Clemens will be featuring some of the best Michigan artists during the Michigan Annual XXXVIII art competition. The juried art show will feature works ranging from photography to pastels from 38 Michigan artists who will compete for $1,600 in prizes. Andrea Eis, chair of Art and Art History [...]

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Almost Home

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Chita Hunter.

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Lending a Helping Hand The depressed economy has had an impact on everyone, including our furry best friends. Pets are being abandoned or given to shelters because their owners can’t afford to care for them anymore. One local organization that is committed to caring for our in-need furry friends is Almost Home, a no-kill animal [...]

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Buying Smart Groceries not Gross-eries!

Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by melissa.

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I thought I would share some quick fit tips to help you on your grocery grabbin’ journey so that you are fueling your kitchen with healthy , NOT FATTENING foods that your bodies will thank me for later, so keep on reading and try and use these tips the next time you go shopping, of [...]

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It Takes a Thief

Posted on 22. Jan, 2012 by Chita Hunter.

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Safety Tips The Discovery Channel has a show, that for years now I’ve always enjoyed watching, “It Takes a Thief.” No, not the show starring Robert Wagner. On this show, two former professional buglers show consenting homeowners who believe their homes are safe from invasion, how easy it is to break into their homes and [...]

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CLEAR is the NEW GREEN

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by Mike.

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Clear Magazine (based in Royal Oak, MI) has announced the publication of its first tree-less, 100 percent recyclable magazine. Printed on YUPO®synthetic papers, Clear’s latest issue, themed “fame underground,” premiered at December’s Design Miami/Basel festival, where Clear was also a media partner. This environmentally friendly publication is the brainchild of Clear founder and creative director Emin Kadi. Clear’s unique, limited [...]

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Eat Something New and Eat Out Often During Kalamazoo Restaurant Week

Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Bonnie Caprara.

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Nearly every city has a restaurant week and Kalamazoo is no exception as eight of downtown’s finer dining establishments kick off Kalamazoo Restaurant Week on Jan. 20. Each restaurant features a specially-priced three-course menu that gives diners a chance at trying something new without taking too much risk to the pocketbook or an opportunity to [...]

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Noble Fish: The Best Sushi in Metro Detroit

Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by Mike.

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The nondescript Noble Fish supermarket and sushi bar. Credit Kodamakitty via flickr. Noble Fish, Downtown Clawson, 45 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI, (248) 585-2314 This place isn’t for everybody. First, you have to park. There is rarely parking available on the street, and the lot behind the little Japanese market and sushi bar has more disputed boundary lines than [...]

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Laughter is Good Medicine

Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by Chita Hunter.

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Laughter is Good for your Health Hopefully, one of things on your list for the year is to have more laughter in your life. Yes, life is challenging, that won’t ever change. How you manage those challenges will be telling. Another of my favorite sayings from Dr. Phil is ”Life isn’t cured, it’s managed.” So, [...]