Here's a sampling of other local cookbooks available for holiday season giving:
- The residents at Riverview Terrace in Traverse City offer "Grandma's Favorite Comfort Foods: A Treasury of the Best Homemade Cookin' Recipes." The 185-page cookbook features 300 old and new family recipes for appetizers, beverages, salads, soups, breads, desserts, main dishes and ethnic foods. The cookbooks can be purchased at the Traverse City Housing Commission office on the main floor of Riverview Terrace at150 Pine Street between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Price is $5.
- "A Forever Keepsake" produced by Church Women United of the Greater Grand Traverse Area represents 41 local churches. Recipes run from punches, appetizers, soups, salads, breads, meat and casserole dishes, along with cookies, cakes, pies and candies. The price is $8.50, with proceeds going to help those in need in our area. They can be purchased by calling Vera at 938-1387 or at the local Church Women United meeting today, Dec. 6, at Peninsula Bible Church, 430 Fair Street, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Traverse Bay United Methodist Church United Methodist Women produced "Favorites from Our Family" this year. The padded hardcover three-ring binder with e-book included features eight food sections containing 331 recipes from church families. Cost is $12.50. Books can be obtained from the church office at 1200 Ramsdell in Traverse City or by calling 946-5323.
- Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency is selling the "NMCAA's Annual 2011 Gift of Warmth Gala Recipe Book — Recipes to warm hearts and homes" for $5 for the holidays. In bound booklet form, the contents include soup, salads, breads, main courses, sweets, vegetables and miscellaneous. Proceeds from sales will support NMCAA's Emergency Gap Fund serving Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalkaska and Antrim counties. This is a fund that counselors can use to assist clients in case management with small needs that may be preventing them from becoming self sufficient. To purchase the cookbook, visit NMCAA's main office at 3963 Three Mile Road in Traverse City.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/16/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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Shananaquet to prison for 25-50 years
Tyler Shananaquet expressed remorse for hitting a woman who sought a ride home after a Williamsburg bonfire party, but he maintained he didn't rape her.
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Asparagus stars at Empire fest
There will be asparagus in the beer and the bratwursts and the soups and the sandwiches at the 10th annual Empire Asparagus Festival Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18.
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TC's Keyton readies for time with Lions
Darren Keyton’s dream of signing with an NFL team came true. Not only that, but he’s also playing for the team he grew up watching and rooting for.
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Traverse City eyes bond to fix roads
Winter 2012-13 laid bare Traverse City's street problems and some city officials want to consider jump-starting a 20-year road repair program with a bond program of up to $20 million.
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Memorial ceremony a tribute to TC's Sgt. Finch
It was a quiet, sunny day when Traverse City Police Sgt. Dennis Finch responded to a call about a man with a gun outside a Wellington Street home.
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Letters to the Editor: 05/16/2013
Just state disdain; Contributes to problem.
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Morels bring three generations together
If you’re one of those people who couldn’t spot a morel if it walked up and tapped you on the shoulder, this will make you eat your heart out.
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Trojans enter Div. 1 play as the favorites
Traverse City Central hopes to end a five-year regional tennis title drought today. The Trojans enter play in the 11-team Division 1 field at the Midland Tennis Center as the favorite.
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Recipe of the Week: Easy Pepperoni Pizza
I am an unabashed fan of Tiseo’s frozen pizza dough. It’s made right here in Michigan and available for around $1.49 to $1.79 in many grocery stores.
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Farm bill would help fruit growers
Both pending versions of the 2013 Farm Bill would make crop insurance available to cherry farmers, northern Michigan's federal legislators said.
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TC teams look strong for Division 1 regionals
Paper doesn’t run. So even though on paper the TC Central girls track team appears to have everything it needs to win Friday’s Division 1 track regional at Central High School, the Trojans aren’t ready to hold an early championship-crowning ceremony.
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Phil Power: Get to 'core' of the problem
Michigan was one of 45 states which adopted “Common Core Standards” back in 2010. The standards are aimed at setting out the kinds of skills that will qualify kids to successfully meet 21st century challenges, both in post-secondary education and fulfilling careers.
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United Way launches iPhone app for volunteering
iPhone users who want to find local volunteer opportunities through the United Way now can get information at the tips of their fingertips.
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Prep Sports Roundup: Leland scores 6-4 soccer win
Down 4-0 at half, Leland battled back to post a 6-4 soccer win over Kingsley on Wednesday. (Plus more)
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Food in Brief: 05/16/2013
New cookbook; Berry facts.
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Intentional Minimalist: Quinoa with white wine and herbs
This recipe features local produce from 9 Bean Rows Farm, Spring Hollow Farm and locally produced products from Black Star Farms and Eden Foods.
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Inland Seas' Kelly to weigh anchor
Tom Kelly, who launched the first sailing schoolship program on the Great Lakes 25 years ago, will retire at year's end.
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Wuerfel Park power numbers on the rise
One season probably doesn't completely kill the opinion of Wuerfel Park. But after last season's surge in power numbers, the Beach Bums are doing their best to change the notion that their home park isn't friendly to hitters.
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Traverse City manager to make $100K a year to start
Traverse City’s likely new city manager will earn $100,000 a year to start and could raise that to $110,000 by the end of a proposed three-year contract.
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Gusrang's move to outfield pays big dividends right away
Sean Gusrang was an infielder by trade. Until last season, that is.
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Bums' bullpen figures to be strong
If things go as expected, Beach Bums’ opponents may be hard-pressed to find success in the late stages of games.
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Record-Eagle Honor Roll Track Boys Lisings: 05/16/2013
Following are the top boys listings for the Record-Eagle Honor Roll track and field meet on May 28 at TC Central.
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Vargas no laughing matter to Frontier League pitchers
You might not know it, but reigning Frontier League MVP Jose Vargas is a bit of a joker. The Traverse City Beach Bums slugger usually keeps a straight face in public.
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Community in Brief: 05/16/2013
International Affairs Forum; Old Engine Club swap meet; art opening; and more.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/16/2013



