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Cheese and charcuterie at Oliver Winery

Food and Drink

Beach in Southwest Michigan

Touring Southwest Michigan Wineries, Breweries, and More

See why this region should be on any foodie, wine-lover, and beer-fan’s itinerary.

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Bruno's Pizza in West Lafayette, Indiana

Passion and Pride at Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room

Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a must-visit if you like pizza, sports, and family-owned businesses.

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Wildcat Creek Winery in Lafayette, Indiana

The Elegant and Rustic Wildcat Creek Winery

Why you should visit this elegant and rustic winery in Lafayette, Indiana, featuring local and regional varietals.

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Billy Lutes is one of the co-owners of Lutes Casino in Yuma, Arizona

The Casino That Isn’t and Arizona’s First Motel

Besides the movie “3:10 to Yuma,” I knew nothing about the border city in southwestern Arizona. I hadn’t even seen the movie, either the original or the remake, so the only thing I really knew was that there was a place called Yuma and there were outlaws and a train. So how, you ask, did …

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The Serendipity of Rio Bravo Brewing Company

Beer is big in Albuquerque. It’s so big they have a Brewery District. Capital B. Capital D. Not all the breweries are in the Brewery District, but they have a Brewery District, and that means that this is a place that appreciates craft beer. (Oh, Albuquerque, have I told you lately how much I love you?) …

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Foraging for Fun(gus) at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa hosts area media for their annual morel mushroom hunt with extravagant meals and a walk in the woods.

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Strawberries straight from the patch

Pick Your Own Berries at these San Diego U-Pick Farms

There’s nothing like getting out into the field and picking your own berries, so we’ve found nearby San Diego U-Pick Farms.

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Straight From the Source: Cedar Valley Produce Auction

Get a behind-the-scenes look at a Mennonite auction house.

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Goldmoor Inn Gets It “Just Right”

Goldmoor Inn Bed & Breakfast in Galena, Illinois, is an elegant getaway located on the Mississippi River.

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R, R, & R at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

If you’re looking to get away for some R, R, & R – rest, relaxation, and recreation – Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is the place to go.

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Into the Woods Part II: A Resort with High Morel Standards

When you’re considered one of the Midwest’s best resorts your restaurants are held to a higher standard. The cuisine needs to meet and exceed expectations of excellence. The staff should be loyal and passionate. The ingredients must be fresh and, when possible, local. Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa nails it on all counts. Located seven miles from Galena, the …

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Into the Woods Part I: Hunting for the Mighty Morel

In the world of gourmet cuisine the mighty morel is a much-desired delicacy. The distinctive mushroom is considered by many to have the best taste of all the wild fungi. With a limited growing season and specific geographic requirements it’s about as finicky as it is delicious, which explains its hefty price tag of $50 a …

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