You can’t talk about Traverse City without talking about cherries. It’s in our DNA, our pies, our orchards, even our parades. While cherry season isn’t until late summer, the National Cherry Festival just around the corner! We figured it was
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Unlocking the Magic of Koji and Japanese Fermented Cooking – with Misaeng Suh
Have you ever wondered what gives your favorite Japanese foods like miso soup, soy sauce, and sake that deep, savory flavor? The secret ingredient is koji. Our friend and culinary educator Misaeng Suh, born and raised in Japan, shares her
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The Ultimate Cheese Madness Recipe Playbook
The cheeses are set for Oryana’s 2025 Cheese Madness Bracket, and the competition heats up on March 15th! Join us at Oryana West on March 8th to sample all sixteen cheeses and fill out your bracket with your top picks. Starting March 15th,
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Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
A rich and creamy Swiss-style fondue, perfect for sharing! Servings: 4-6Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, halved 1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Grüner Veltliner) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 8 oz Gruyère cheese, grated 8
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Baked Fontal with Hot Honey
Baked Fontal with Hot Honey Ingredients: 8 ounces (225g) Cello Rubbed Fontal Tuscan cheese 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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