ESCANABA — The traditional culinary icon of the region, transformed into a new format, has changed the game. The Pizzasty, first invented by Marv Szukalowski in 2012 and manufactured by DeBacker's Dairy since 2026, is now offered by a number of area businesses. The Pizzasty is a round, ...
Dear Heloise: With so many elderly folks falling and breaking a hip, arm, etc., I've started mentioning this idea to lots of my (older) friends, and I've gotten very positive feedback. When you're preparing to walk, put your arms out like you are walking on a tightrope. It provides balance, ...
Dear Annie: I walked away from a 50-plus-year friendship. I've known "Ralph," his wife and his kids since the late-1970s. We both worked construction. We never had a deep friendship; most men from the boomer generation don't. Ralph has a sense of humor that others would say is off-putting, ...
ESCANABA — Frosty ferns earthy brown, autumn leaves all around! When the nights grow cold and nip the forest floor, bracken ferns turn to bronze and gold! Bracken ferns are a very important native ground cover in northern Michigan. Such a vital part of the forest understory, ferns shade the ground, prevent soil erosion, hold moisture, and provide food and cover for many types of wildlife. Upper Michigan has over sixty species of wild ferns, but the bracken fern is one of the most abundant and popular. In the fall, small game hunters are happy to see the fern killing frosts. Now ...
“Sacrifice was the code of the road,” – Bob Dylan When I heard the car door shut behind me, I knew I was on the other side of the line – that is, the line between here and out there. I think this has always been one of my favorite sounds. When I was a kid, if I wasn’t outside, I ...
Dear Heloise: The best way to separate coffee filters is by using a kitchen gadget called ... wait for it ... a coffee filter separator. Available at major retailers, online, or at your favorite grocery store, it looks like a large plastic tweezer with rubber tips. And it works every time! -- ...
