Laurel Manke | Author

What’s Hot on the Ice

Jan. 21, 2023

Curling has become the pickleball of the colder months, gaining popularity in northern Michigan each winter. We spoke with three area curling organizations to learn more about the sport’s appeal to long-time curlers and curious newbies alike.

Traverse City Curling Club

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Fresh Fare for the Winter Months

Dec. 17, 2022

As the days grow colder and the nights grow longer, many of us turn to our kitchens to cook up comfort. Whether your style is preparing a pot of soup in your pajamas or fashioning an impressive charcuterie spread for a bright night of hosting, northern Michigan’s farmers markets and... Read More >>

Nostalgia Is Just Around the Corner

Nov. 12, 2022

Opening a restaurant was a childhood dream of Around the Corner Food and Fun owner Laura Cavendish, so it’s only fitting that her dream came true in a beloved destination from her youth.

Growing up, Cavendish visited Northport every holiday and summer. Post-college in 2006, ... Read More >>