Michigan rhubarb season is here! Our shops now have rhubarb pies - including rhubarb custard, plain rhubarb, peach rhubarb, cherry rhubarb, and other rhubarb & fruit varieties. We will also be making rhubarb muffins - YUM!

As the school year draws to a close, remember Sweetie-licious for your graduation celebration goodies! All open house orders receive a 10% discount. Call the shop for details - we would love to help sweeten your celebration!

There is nothing better than the start of summer! there seems to be a contagious feeling in the air like no other season – that of summer freedom!

My Daddy was a man of simple passions and pleasures. He loved dogs, farms, babies, newspapers, visiting with people, hardware stores, pigs, education, fixing cars, collecting old radios, WWII memorabilia, feeding birds and squirrels, doctor appointments, collecting boxes, garage sales, laughter, story-telling, butter pecan ice cream, marigolds, flannel shirts, Tiger baseball, history, peanuts, his family and PIE!  One of my fondest memories while growing up was listening to Detroit Tiger baseball games on the radio together on warm summer...

I absolutely love the magnetic atmosphere of farm markets and the steadfast commerce they have demonstrated for centuries. The hustle bustle of the satisfied vendors and customers, the aroma and beauty of the perfectly ripe fruits and vegetables and the outdoor sunshine and breezes swirling in the pavilion or tents has a uniquely loving, comforting energy like nothing else.  Farm markets have always been oh, so near and dear to my heart. I have such lovely memories of my daddy taking my twin sister and me downtown to the city farm market ...

On April 25th, Linda will be the keynote speaker at the "2015 Night for Notables" which will be held at the Library of Michigan. This event honors the winners of the winners of the Michigan Notable Book awards. 

 

I am often asked if I have a favorite pie, and I truthfully cannot pick just one. It is indeed like asking if you have a favorite son or daughter; you simply cannot choose! Still, I enjoy seasonal pies the very best. I have always loved the change in seasons, and enjoy decorating my farmette and shops to celebrate the different times of year and holidays. And I love seasonal cooking and baking to complement them as well, especially pie!  In the spring I absolutely adore rhubarb pies. The sweet-tart fruit filling paired with a buttery...

Easter is a busy time of year at our shops. It's only a few weeks till Easter. Call any of our shops (or stop in) to order one of the yummy baked treats below for your family gatherings.

I love those two words put together – Easter time equates to me, green grass, pretty dresses, yummy ham, cream pies, sunshine, and eggs – dyed, chocolate, deviled, pickled and plastic filled! I remember being very excited about my Easter dresses, hats, and white gloves! Loved the gloves, I still love wearing them to events when I can pull it off! Still love a darling dress too - I have a collection of retro ones - and am always charmed by a sweet sundress!  Our Easter basket tradition was a little different than most, as opposed to each o...