Food + Beverage

A Halloween Cocktail

Candy Red Apple Martini Article by Allrecipes Ingredients ½ fluid ounce butterscotch schnapps 2 fluid ounces vodka 2 fluid ounces sour apple schnapps (such as DeKuyper® Sour Apple Pucker) 2 fluid ounces cranberry juice Directions Pour the butterscotch schnapps, vodka, apple schnapps, and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve. Make it a...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Bewitched Chili

Food for your Goblins Article by Allrecipes Homemade chili that can be decorated for that spooky evening.  Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 ½ cups water, or as needed (Optional) 1 pinch chili powder, or more to taste 1 pinch garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Directions Place ground beef and onion in a large...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

A Family Affair

Getting to Know The Cavallo's Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Kim Rensburg Growing up, Jimmy and Anthony Cavallo learned the pastry business from their grandfather who owned and operated 10 bakeries in their native Montreal, Canada. Later, Jimmy continued his training in pastry school, while Anthony continued to train alongside his grandfather to hone his skills. When the brothers moved to the United States, they brought their pastry chef education and experience with them. In 2007...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Seasonal Wine Trends

Top Picks Article and Photography by Here are some seasonal wine trends for the end of 2024: The no and low-alcohol (NOLO) Wine consumption in the low-alcohol category grew by 8% in 2023, primarily in the US, and is expected to continue to grow in 2024.  Orange wine This white wine is made by leaving grape skins and seeds in contact with the juice for a longer period during fermentation, resulting in a color that can range from pale amber to orange.  Sustainable...

September 2024

Home + Design

A Home with Style

813 Trombley Article by Susan Baldani | Photography by Kat Stevenson A lovely, updated home in a desired location is the foundation of prime real estate, and the historic Tudor home for sale on Trombley Road in Grosse Pointe Park checks these boxes and many more. Built in 1929, it has all the charm of the original construction combined with every modern feature a homeowner today could desire.  "The current owner and the previous owners went to great lengths to maintain its original design...

August 2024

Life + Culture

Come Play With Us

Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation Event Article and Photography by The Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation is raising friends to support the renovation of their swim and pool area. The current pool was built 60 years ago.   This is a conceptual design and a public informational meeting will be held this fall to garner further community input.  Concurrently, the Pool Committee is working on plans for a redesign of the current bathhouse. The goal is to start construction towards the end of next...

August 2024

Local Services

A Stylish Event

Fall Market Preview Article by Jen Welsh | Photography by Barbara Johns & Andreas Browne Shop the latest trends at Tau Beta’s annual Fall Market September 26-28 at the Grosse Pointe Club. The Market boasts more than 20 specialty boutiques from across the country and will offer a spectacular weekend of shopping the latest styles and trends. Many favorite  vendors will return, including a Detroit-based chocolatier. The Market will begin with a Preview Party and continue with two full days of...

August 2024

Sports + Recreation

Kids & Club Sports

Hockey, Swimming & Lacrosse Article by Susan Baldani When children become involved with sports, they learn much more than just how to play a game. They learn skills that will benefit them in all aspects of life. Here, we learn more about three popular sports and why they're great for kids.   Ken Brubaker - Head Coach of 313 Lacrosse   Founded in 2005, 313 Lacrosse has had thousands of players rotate successfully through its doors. "I consider it a privilege to have spent one-third of my...

July 2024

Education

Furry Friends in Need

GPAA to the Rescue Article by Margaret Carroll Malcolm Forbes is famously quoted as saying, “You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them.” This bodes well for the Grosse Pointe Animal and Adoption Society (GPAAS), which has been looking out for stray dogs and cats in our community for 27 years. Corinne Martin, Executive Director, established GPAAS 27 years ago with friend Martha Schroeder, Vice President, and Co-Founder, to place dogs and...

July 2024

Event Planning + Services

Invitation Etiquette

Help with Children's Invitations Article by Margaret Carroll “Grosse Pointe is all about having your own style and identity,” explains Liz Denton, Owner and Graphic Designer of Print Xpress. Husband and partner Tim manages the operation. The result is a boutique design business with a Mom and Pop approach to customer service.   “I enjoy designing. I am the artsy person,” Liz explains. “There are so many small details and brands of paper with different weights, colors, and textures. We can...

July 2024