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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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Satisfy Your Hunger With Savory Salads

Posted on 17. Jan, 2012 by Bonnie Caprara.

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It’s been a couple of weeks since the month of holiday feasts. The lights and garland are gone but the cornbread stuffing and Christmas cookies are hanging around the midsection. Salad, you say? But … but … but … what about the heartiness and flavor we crave during these dark, cold months? Try combining a [...]

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Vegan Holiday Dishes

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by ashley.

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Vegan Virgin? Now’s a good of a time as any to try an inventive spin on your holiday dinner. You don’t have to sulk about missing out on the Honeybaked ham or the fried turkey. There are taste worthy, meat-less dishes that will satisfy even the most carnivorous among us. Test the waters with these recipes that boast [...]

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Pete’s in Ferndale serves upscale deli and more

Posted on 20. Dec, 2011 by Dave.

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Off the beaten path, down Woodward Heights in Ferndale, this nondescript diner from the outside suddenly becomes a slightly upscale eatery on the inside. Owner Pete Mel transformed a long-closed Coney Island into a place of his own, melding the flavors of a couple former endeavors—Backstage Deli and Salute. Walking in, you notice the sharp [...]

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Mudgie’s serves up artisan sandwiches and more

Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by urbane_admin.

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Mudgie’s is an artisan sandwich shop known for using fresh, high-quality ingredients. If there’s a way to get something local, they do it. They also roast their own meats—so you won’t find commercially processed turkey, corned beef or roast beef here, it’s the real deal. Not in the mood for meat? There’s also plenty of [...]

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New Year,Night Out Checklist

Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by ashley.

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Don’t let the ball drop on your plans! Here are a few things to remember when planning for a New Year’s Eve celebration (and no it’s not too early). Baby Sitter Let’s face it. Somebody has to stay home with the kids. If you’ve hired a reliable baby sitter to watch your little bambinos make [...]

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A foodie trip in time

Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by urbane_admin.

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Imagine back to 1980. OK, I realize that many readers may not have been born yet, but work with me on this. Some guy from the future stops by your house and tells you that in less than 30 years, you’re going to have this amazing phone that you can carry around in your pocket. [...]

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Fancy Cooking Made Easy: Shrimp Scampi

Posted on 05. Oct, 2011 by urbane_admin.

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Shrimp Scampi- Is there an easier gourmet food to cook at home? I love this dish, but I rarely order shrimp when I’m eating out. Why, you ask? Because they never give you enough shrimp. I’m always left wanting more. So I make shrimp at home—lots of it. If I’ve got time to grab fresh shrimp, [...]

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Taste of Southfield

Posted on 04. Oct, 2011 by Chita Hunter.

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Going out for a bite to eat takes on a new meaning… I love food, good food, not fast food. Food that takes time and talent to create. Are you with me here? One event that I’m truly sorry I won’t be able to attend is the Taste of Southfield. On October 11th, at least [...]

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Mudgie’s serves up artisan sandwiches and more

Posted on 06. May, 2011 by Naomi.

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Urbane Life chosen as media partner for the “Dining in the D” TV Episode 2 of Dining in the D is coming up, so I figured I ought to try out one of the featured venues, Mudgie’s in Corktown. Mudgie’s is an artisan sandwich shop known for using fresh, high-quality ingredients. If there’s a way [...]