Mitten Crate
How Mitten Crate Works:
1. A one-time delivery
2. An ongoing subscription (with free shipping)
3. A three-month subscription (with a discount)
One you sign up, Mitten Crate will send you a box filled with a surprise assortment of Michigan-made food products. Subscription orders ship out on the 15th of each month, while one-time orders ship out daily. Mitten Crate makes a GREAT gift idea for someone who is from the mitten state, but may live elsewhere now. Mitten Crate is also a great way to get people to try out Michigan made products.
Mitten Crate was kind enough to send me their latest box to try out, which perfectly arrived to give me something to snack on while the snow comes down. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve already seen the box, however I am going more in depth about each product now.
*the only company I have ever heard of and tried in this box is the Sanders candy
• Sanders Milk Chocolate + Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
• Ferris Coffee – Cranberry Crunch Mix
Five Things
February Beauty Favorites
Since February is a blah month I thought I would liven it up a little bit by sharing my current five favorite beauty products. If you have a product you think I definitely need to try, let me know what it is in the comments below.
1. Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
Great way to give your cuticles some TLC, especially this time of the year.
2. It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination with SPF 50+
Love how it makes my skin feel, and I receive so many compliments on how flawless my face looks.
3. NARS Orgasm Blush
This blush looks gorgeous on nearly any skin tone.
4. COVERGIRL Super Sizer Mascara
Ever since finding out I am allergic to the glue used in fake eyelashes, I have been trying to find a mascara that really makes my lashes pop. The Super Sizer is my current favorite.
5. Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer
Absolutely love how much hydration this moisturizer brings to my skin. Be warned it does smell semi like lemon furniture polish – the boy always asks me what I was cleaning when he sees me after I just put it on.
Restaurant Review: FOGO DE CHAO
Carnivores, I hope you’re ready for this review because it’s all about meat from steak and lamb to pork and chicken FOGO DE CHAO is every meat eaters dream come true. FOGO is a Brazilian Steakhouse with restaurants located in Brazil, the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. They prepare meat the Gaucho way, which means they use centuries-old grilling tradition of churrasco, cooking the ingredients slow and exposing their natural flavors to give you the best tasting meat. My favorite cuts of meat included the filet mignon, parmesan-encrusted pork loin filets and the bacon-wrapped chicken breast. Before you begin eating all the meat your body can handle, take a trip to the Market Table for seasonal salads (try the basil dressing – so good), fresh fruits and veggies, imported meats and cheese, a bacon bar, artisan breads and so much more. FOGO DE CHAO is perfect for date night, girl’s night out and even dining with the family. Have your ever dined at a Brazilian Steakhouse before? If so what did you think?
Let\’s Eat: Detroit
Cozy, dark spot with an art deco bar and French-inspired menu. Brunch on the weekends.
2. the Apparatus Room
New American fare in an industrial-chic space at the Detroit Foundation Hotel.
3. Cadieux Café
Family-run Belgian spot in a former speakeasy known for mussels, beer, feather bowling & live music.
4. Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
ever changing menu (I’ve been here – it’s amazing)
5. City Bakery – just opened in the Fisher Building
famous hot chocolate with rectangular marshmallows
6. Craft Work
Stylish, retro eatery – brunch & New American cuisine.
7. Dime Store
Hip, airy spot offering creative spins on brunch favorites.
8. For the Love of Sugar
they have French macarons flavored like Swedish fish and Fruity Pebbles cake – enough
9. Gold Cash Gold
Thoughtfully sourced regional cuisine served in a vintage former pawn shop.
10. Green Dot Stables
Slider joint with a chill vibe serves bite-sized eats. (love this place)
11. the Hudson Café (the graham cracker crusted french toast is my fav)
Clean-lined cafe specializing in updated brunch dishes.
12. Iridescence (dessert is to die for)
Glam New American go-to with soaring 16th floor view offers fine dining.
Basic counter-service eatery offering typical Jamaican fare such as jerk chicken & curry goat.
New American fare with Irish influences.
15. La Feria
Lively restaurant featuring traditional Spanish small plates.
16. Mercury Burger & Bar
Upbeat grill with a modern diner vibe turns out creative burgers, plus hot dogs, poutine & shakes.
17. Parks & Rec Diner
Airy stop for elevated breakfast plates & drinks, decorated with reclaimed wood & large windows.
18. Selden Standard
Seasonal, locally sourced small plates are the focus at this stylish New American.
19. Small Plates
Small space popular before the game or opera, offers an extensive menu of New American cuisine.
20. Standby
Creative American cuisine served in a relaxed, dimly lit dining room.
21. Sweetwater Tavern
Original 1880s brick walls surround this eatery famous for marinated wings & housemade sauces.
22. Takoi
Trendy, compact dining room with an open kitchen offering elevated Thai plates
Fusion of tradition and culinary innovations.
24. Traffic Jam & Snug
Pub grub & a diverse menu of global dishes in a multi-level dining spot.
25. Union Street Detroit
Art deco eatery serves American classics with a twist.
26. The Whitney (Ive only been to the Ghost Bar for appetizers)
Iconic lumber baron\’s mansion with exquisite garden serving upscale New American cuisine.
27. Wright & Company
Creative small plates with a seasonal focus in polished vintage surroundings.
Fashion meets Food 