Duck, rabbit and cauliflower among alternatives to traditional holiday dishes.
Thanksgiving is one of Keith Tianen’s favorite holidays, but not always because of the glistening turkey roasting in the oven. He enjoys experimenting with many different foods and cooking styles during the holidays. One time friends and family were served a Thanksgiving meal that included authentic Cuban dishes. Other times fish and pork have been the main entrees. This Christmas, Tianen plans to make free range pork and duck the star of the holiday meal. “We like to do different things and have fun,” he said. This Thanksgiving, however, Tianen and his guests enjoyed a fresh turkey that was brined and roasted in the oven. He was one of many people picking up a fresh, free range turkey at Turk Farms in Fenton a few days before Thanksgiving…
No inclination to cook? On your own for the holiday? Try these picks.
1. A Thanksgiving Day brunch buffet is offered at The French Laundry, 125 W. Shiawassee Ave. in Fenton, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; cost is $24.95 for per person; it's $12.95 for children ages six through 12 and free for children under the age of six. Tickets must be purchased at the restaurant or by calling 810-629-8852 for regular seating. No reservations are taken for the bar seats, so those are available on a first-come, first-served basis for brunch. 2. Fenton Hotel Tavern and Grille, 302 N Leroy St. in Fenton, has seatings from noon-6 p.m.; reservations only for regular seating; bar seating is first-come, first-served. Call 810-750-9463 to reserve your spot. 3. Ruby Tuesday, 19005 Silver Parkway in Fenton, serves up its regular menu between…
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The Laundry
125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton, MI
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Fenton Hotel Tavern and Grille
302 N Leroy St, Fenton, MI
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Big Boy
3401 Owen Rd, Fenton, MI
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Ruby Tuesday
19005 Silver Pkwy, Fenton, MI
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1535 N Old Us 23, Howell, MI
Grille 23
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Here is a list of things for the whole family to do this weekend.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. 1. ABC-12 FAMILY EXPO Where/when: Grand Blanc High School, 12500 Holly Rd./10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Why go: Celebrate March is Reading Month with a special concert and go to a meet and greet with Roscoe Orman (Gordon from Sesame Street) as well as Curious George, Super Why and Word Girl. Pricing: $5 for up to $6 family members or $2 individual admission 2. ACTING LESSONS …
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9904 Bellcrest Blvd, Fenton, MI
Conservatory of Performing Arts, Inc.
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7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI
Brighton Center for the Performing Arts
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9525 E Highland Rd, Howell, MI
Hartland Educational Support Service Center
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12500 Holly Rd, Grand Blanc, MI
Grand Blanc High School
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7873 Conference Center Dr, Brighton, MI
Outback Steakhouse
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Robert Marr
12:57 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
We were always a traditional family eating traditional turkey and ham on Christmas. After all, it was a tradition... The past several years, however, we've deviated greatly from those dishes passed down by the family matriarchs to some goodies we really like. (Not that we didn't really like what our moms brought to the table. Time to hush before I get in trouble) We started doing Italian stuff, … more ›