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At-home bakery is ‘Rising Joy’ for Monroe woman
MONROE — Baking bread has turned into “Rising Joy” for Bethany Mingione. That’s the name of her home business on North Monroe Street. The 37-year-old specializes in making sourdough breads and baked goods. “My whole life I grew up baking,” Mingione said. “Two years ago, I...
VOTE NOW: Where is Monroe County's top spot for ice cream?
MONROE COUNTY — According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice cream, in one form or another, dates back to the second century — B.C! That's a cool fact, eh (pun intended)? Alexander the Great was known to enjoy honey-and-nectar flavored snow and ice, and Biblical references point to King Solomon having a fondness for iced drinks as well. A thousand years ago, Marco Polo returned to Italy from the Far East with a recipe...
Julie Maurer: Tips for having a low-waste camping trip this summer
Are you heading into the great outdoors this summer for a camping trip? Don’t forget to do your part to make the enjoyment of our beautiful state possible by keeping our environment clean. We’ve got some sustainable and low waste camping ideas for you. Plan food ahead of time ...
Guinness adds rich flavor to a brownie at Arise Bakery and Café in Saline
SALINE, MI -- Longtime friends Andrea Cocciolone and Rose Richards have been behind the operation of Arise Bakery and Café in Saline since it opened in November. The bakery and café mix took over the former Matty J’s Bakery and Café, 972 E. Michigan Ave., and has since become a spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee and pastries.
For the bees and butterflies: Bible study leads to local wave of zinnias
MONROE — A Bible study led to a local wave of colorful zinnias, which are attracting threatened bees and monarch butterflies.This summer, Sister Anne Wisda’s heirloom hot pink, orange, purple and yellow zinnias are blooming across Monroe, all because Monroe City Church began studying the Psalms. “So many of her flowers are growing. It’s really exciting to see them spreading,” said Pastor Sarah Quint. She and her husband, Pastor Steve, lead Monroe City Church.Last summer, Quint noticed...
Free art demonstration: Monroe artist to discuss nature, modern twists in her work
MONROE — Jefferson Middle School art teacher Tricia Shanea Martinez is known for her vividly hued art and modern twists. Next week, she’ll show how she infuses nature into art, with twists, like color. "Many of my pieces are very floral in detail. I many times will use a modern color palette to finish off these pieces," Martinez said. ...
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