Travel Diaries: Seven Ponds Nature Center
When you wake up to your car dusted in snow you know it’s time to accept that your favorite season is quickly coming to an end. With leaves barely hanging onto the trees we decided to take a little trip to SevenPonds Nature Center in Dryden. Seven Ponds features 486 acres, which contains, glacial lakes, ponds, marshes, fields, woodlands and prairie. For the most part the trees were bare, and the ponds were frozen over with a thin layer of ice. We did see quite a few deer and some neat birds. As much as I don’t want to say this, I cannot wait for a snow-covered adventure around the Seven Ponds.
Restaurant Review: Sweetwater Gourmet Deli & Bar
After adventuring around Lexington it was time to get something to eat. I had Jack with me, therefore carryout in most cases would be the only option. However the weather conditions were perfect, and right in the heart of fall patio dining could happen. Sweetwater Gourmet Deli & Barlooked like a cool spot to enjoy lunch, and they allowed Jack on the patio. Everyone outside and inside of the restaurant seemed to be enjoying pizza, so I think the only option was to get a pizza as well. We decided on The Sweetwater, which featured tomato sauce, pepperoni, ham, mozzarella/provolone blend, purple onion, mushroom, bell peppers, mild banana pepper rings, garlic, back, black olives (we said no to the olives) on a sesame seed crust. I have to admit that this pizza was probably one of the best pizzas I have ever had, and I can’t wait for a random winter road trip to eat it again. If you’re in Lexington or just driving through, I highly recommend making a stop at Sweetwater.
Broadway in Detroit announces Five Broadway Blockbusters
Broadway in Detroit just announced that tickets will go on sale Sunday, November 26 for FIVE, Broadway blockbusters that will be appearing at Detroit\’s Fisher Theatre. The productions and their engagement dates are as follows:
Finding Neverland
February 6 – 18, 2018
Les Miserables – saw this with 9th grade French class so good!
February 27 – March 11, 2018
Cinderella – my birthday is the 18th so super excited for this show
March 14 – 18, 2017
School of Rock
April 10 – 22, 2018
On Your Feet
May 1 – 13, 2018
Please note that all show dates may be subject to change.
Tickets for School of Rock, On Your Feet and Finding Neverland start at $39. Tickets for Cinderella start at $35 and tickets for Les Miserables start at $45.
Tickets for all shows will go on sale Sunday, November 26 at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.BroadwayInDetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at The Fisher Theatre Box Office starting Monday, November 27.
A limited number of premium seats for all shows will be available through Ticketmaster and at The Fisher Theatre Box Office. For group sales information please call 313-871-1132 or email Groups@BroadwayInDetroit.com. For information about open captioned performances please call phone at 313-872-1000, ext. 0.
For information about each show as well as its performance schedule, please visitwww.BroadwayInDetroit.com. Performance schedule, tickets prices and cast are subject to change without notice.
Patrons who sign up for Broadway In Detroit email alerts will be notified about exclusive opportunities to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public. Sign up at www.BroadwayInDetroit.com.
Broadway In Detroit Holiday Gift Certificates are also now available for purchase at The Fisher Theatre Box Office or online at www.BroadwayInDetroit.com.
Ticket buyers are reminded that The Fisher Theatre and Ticketmaster are the only official retail ticket outlets. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that the theatres are unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and are unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance.
The Broadway In Detroit Series at The Fisher Theatre is sponsored by the Chrysler Pacifica. As part of this sponsorship, the Chrysler Pacifica will be on display this season at The Fisher Theatre.
Apple Cider Muffins
One of my favorite things about fall is heading to the cider mill and grabbing some cider and donuts to enjoy on a crisp fall day. Recently, I was given a gallon of cider from Yates (my favorite!) and decided I would use some of it to whip up a batch of apple cider muffins. The result wasn’t as good as a greasy hot donut, I mean nothing compares – but they were pretty darn good.
Apple Cider Muffins
Ingredients
1 cup flour (I turned old fashioned rolled oats into flour)
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground clove
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
dash of salt
¼ cup honey
½ cup applesauce
1 egg
¼ cup apple cider
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted.
Ingredients
1 cup flour (I turned old fashioned rolled oats into flour)
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground clove
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
dash of salt
¼ cup honey
½ cup applesauce
1 egg
¼ cup apple cider
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted.
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine all dry ingredients.
3. Blend together wet ingredients.
4. Add try ingredients to wet and combine.
5. Spray mini muffin pan with oil.
6. Pour batter into the tray.
7. Bake for 15 minutes.
8. Sprinkle a little cinnamon and sugar on top.
Travel Diaries: Lexington
Being a Michigander I have made my way adventuring around the state, discovering new cities – however I have NEVER been to the thumb before (oh in case you’ve never been to Michigan or met a Michigander before we will tell you where we are from by pointing it out on our hand). Everything has been super overwhelming lately, we just found out my grandma has cancer, Jack spent 17 days being extremely sick (he’s okay now), and my personal life hit some serious hardships. I knew it was time to get out of dodge for a hot minute and headed to Lexington. I have never been to Lexington before (obviously – first time visiting any city in the thumb!) and the quaint town was just what I needed. The beach seems to be what cures both Jack and I because that little puppers had just as much fun as I did. We walked around Lexington, and enjoyed all the sights. Seriously this town is super adorable. Lake Huron looked absolutely gorgeous, and the weather was even nice enough for us to enjoy a delicious pizza outside at Sweetwater – this restaurant is amazing as they let me have Jackers on the patio. Here’s some pictures from the adventure….
Fashion meets Food 