kaffeenjunkie | July 5, 2010
A farmer that gets it! We recently ran into Matt and Melissa of Simply Meats out of Schoolcraft. They get it! And the products are well, simply outstanding! Their prices are more than fair. Everything you would expect from a farmer that takes pride in his livestock and cares about what he feeds his family [...]
kaffeenjunkie | June 11, 2010
My friends at Schult’z Fruitridge Farms saved the very last lug of asparagus for us! Spring is over and summer has commenced. We are looking forward to summers bounty of cherries, peaches, blueberries, raspberries and all other manner of fresh fruits and vegetables. You can look forward to us incorporating lots of fresh local fruits and [...]
kaffeenjunkie | May 28, 2010
This weekend we are catering a graduation party. We have catered a many, many graduations over the years but this one is kind of special. Not that the food will be different, it is the standard sandwich board fare. The location is the same as so many others, the parents backyard. What makes this special, Alex [...]
kaffeenjunkie | May 22, 2010
One little fish would cause such a stir. The last ten days we have offered fresh yellow perch. We went through 150 pounds and could have gone through more. Friday we went through 40 pounds! I had to find out why. Lisa and I seldom sit down and eat in our own restaurant. We find [...]
kaffeenjunkie | March 17, 2010
Whomever said that has obviously never been to our restaurant on a Sunday morning! Lots of families enjoying some time together, laughing, talking and interacting. The family meal around the kitchen table may be a thing of the past but families are still gathering at the table, its just not the same table your parents [...]
kaffeenjunkie | February 26, 2010
Yesterday, my staff sent a quickly made get well soon card home with a guest who’s mom wasnt feeling well. It was simple, wasn’t anything pretty and it was hastily passed around for all who were working to sign. He stopped to pick up dinner (they always dine in) He went home with an extra cup [...]
kaffeenjunkie | January 30, 2010
Its been a few days since Joe left. He had been in our kitchen for about 30 days shy of four years. Now it is his time to move on. He will be embarking on a journey of two years at Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando Flthat will open new doors for him. A big part of me is selfish, I [...]
kaffeenjunkie | December 12, 2009
Big refrigerator Since opening our store in Portage we have been offering Thanksgiving dinner packages. People can spend more time with their and families and to help make peoples lives a little easier. I have been asked on more than one occasion how do you do that?!! I thought a blog post would be [...]
kaffeenjunkie | October 12, 2009
We live in a world that is so fast and furious compared to the times my grandparents lived and my parents grew up in, I am still amazed. Last week Holly who goes by the endearing name “knitwithsnot” ”tweeted” on line, for all who care to “follow” her, that she was now considered an adult and was put [...]
kaffeenjunkie | October 11, 2009
Chicken of the Woods Hen of the Woods Leaves begin to change with a sprinkle of red and gold here and there and the next thing you know it is riotous color at every turn of the road. This is my favorite time of the year. I love the changes that a Michigan autumn brings. I [...]
