Stacey Brugeman
Last Call: Sip a Saskatoon Smash Cocktail this Summer

Last Call: Sip a Saskatoon Smash Cocktail this Summer

Muddle Saskatoon berries for a haute new cooler. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to your door or inbox monthly? View our print subscription and digital...

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On the Table: Ramp Pesto is a Spring Staple

On the Table: Ramp Pesto is a Spring Staple

This On the Table recipe for foraged ramp pesto will make your heart sing. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library. Want Traverse delivered to your door or inbox monthly? View our...

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Make These Jammy Eggs with Smoked Fish for Easter

Make These Jammy Eggs with Smoked Fish for Easter

Culinary Columnist Stacey Brugeman loves to make this jammy egg recipe for Easter, giving eggs the royal treatment with a tonnato-inspired mayonnaise. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital...

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Taste of Spring: Kohlrabi Slaw with Avocado Crema Recipe

Taste of Spring: Kohlrabi Slaw with Avocado Crema Recipe

A delicious taste of spring! Find out why versatile kohlrabi is dubbed “the jicama of the North” with this slaw and avocado crema recipe. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library....

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Toast the New Year with This Countdown-Worthy Cocktail

Toast the New Year with This Countdown-Worthy Cocktail

Toasting the New Year with Champagne is so last year. Grab a bottle of local sparkling wine and vodka, add a scoop of sorbet, and end your night with this delicious digestif. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you...

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3-Ingredient Roasted Chestnuts Perfect for Holiday Parties

3-Ingredient Roasted Chestnuts Perfect for Holiday Parties

After singing about them for years, it’s high time we actually roast some chestnuts at home. While they're not over an open fire, this holiday recipe will leave your guests wanting more. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and...

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Apple Brandy Sidecar: Pour This Fall Cocktail for Friends

Apple Brandy Sidecar: Pour This Fall Cocktail for Friends

Using apple brandy instead of Cognac breathes new life and an autumn edge into a classic cocktail. Save this Last Call recipe for cozy nights 'round the fireplace. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our...

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On the Table Recipe: Make Fried Green Tomatoes this Fall

On the Table Recipe: Make Fried Green Tomatoes this Fall

This On the Table recipe for fried green tomatoes might just make you look forward to fall’s first frost in Northern Michigan. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library. Want...

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August Appetizer: Make These Elegant Zucchini Coils

August Appetizer: Make These Elegant Zucchini Coils

This August, don’t relegate zucchini to your box grater. Celebrate it instead with this On the Table recipe. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library. Want Traverse delivered to your...

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Ultimate Lamb Chops au Poivre Recipe with a Red Wine Gravy

Ultimate Lamb Chops au Poivre Recipe with a Red Wine Gravy

This On The Table recipe for Michigan-raised lamb chops and a delicious red wine gravy makes for the perfect weeknight treat. Dive into the delicious recipe imbued with far-flung memories. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and...

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Treat Your Valentine to Decadent Chocolate Marshmallows

Treat Your Valentine to Decadent Chocolate Marshmallows

Locally-made drinking chocolate, from chocolatiers like Grocer’s Daughter in Empire or Great Lakes Chocolate in Traverse City, topped with a chocolate marshmallow is the most decadent thing you can pour your Valentine. Find the full Last Call chocolate marshmallow...

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A Freshwater Feast: Seasonal Great Lakes Fish Stew Recipe

A Freshwater Feast: Seasonal Great Lakes Fish Stew Recipe

Head out fishing or locally source your favorite Great Lakes fish including perch, whitefish, trout, or salmon to create a delicious one-pot supper your family and friends will love. Celebrate winter in Northern Michigan with this delicious freshwater fish stew...

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Photo(s) by Dave Weidner / Styling by Sarah Peschel