Food and Drink

Having just been there, I can report that the East Lansing Farmers’ Market, which is open until 2 pm today, has an abundance of local fare to offer today.

Strawberries and rhubarb can be had, and if you’re too busy or lazy to make your own pie, there is also a pie vendor selling a wide assortment of favorites. You can get locally-farmed maple syrup to put with those strawberries on some French toast tomorrow morning. And the bourbon-flavored syrup tastes like it would be terrific on grilled pork. (See below on meats.)

ELi's Abigail Heath explains the history of the MSU Dairy Store and what makes it different from most ice cream stores.

As ELi's Rosalind Arch explains, built in the 1920’s, Coral Gables was originally owned and operated as a dance hall and show bar with live entertainment.

If you make Indian food with any regularity, you will find here every exotic ingredient you’ve ever needed for a recipe.

Whiting, cod, frogs' legs, crawfish, livers, and "crack chicken." Ann and Captain Carnivore go for it.

ELi's Peyton Lombardo brings us the history of an East Lansing landmark.

Sweet Lorraine’s Mac n’ Cheez is suitable for everyone from grandparents to toddlers, and seems especially well-suited for a quick meal that isn’t junk food.

ELi's Ashley Griffin and Ann Nichols team up to bring you Sympathy for the Devil.

Where can you price out vinyl siding, learn how to make Creamy Hazelnut Maytag Vinaigrette with Rosemary & Fresh Ground & Roasted Cardamom, and see a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach? You can do all of those things (and lots more) at The Lansing Home & Garden Show, which opened yesterday and runs through Sunday at MSU’s Pavilion.

"It’s the kind of place where a person, a couple or a family could eat fairly often without running out of menu, and where it would never be necessary to dress up (although it might be fun if you did)."