Brenda Sodt Marshall

Ann Arbor’s Old German Reopens

Ann Arbor’s Old German Reopens

  The Old German bar and 'bierkeller' recently opened its doors again after closing them in 1995 when the owner, Bud (Robert) Metzger, retired. Ann Arbor's original Old German first opened in 1928. It was one my favorite restaurants from my youth. I celebrated...

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Tahqua Trail Race 2013

Tahqua Trail Race 2013

I was so inspired by the location for the 2013 Tahqua Trail Race in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Tahquamenon Falls, that I skipped the step of reading the course description. I recruited Chuck to run with me without too much fuss but my running buddy Jeff, took a bit...

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Zucchini Recipes for Meatloaf and Hash

Zucchini Recipes for Meatloaf and Hash

Zucchini Challenge 2013 We are well into week number 1 of the Zucchini Challenge 2013 and I've found some great zucchini recipes to share! I have set the lofty goal of using zucchini in 100 different dishes. Here are the first two! (yikes 98 more to go!) Betty's...

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Companion Planting and Frost Warnings

Companion Planting and Frost Warnings

  Lessons from the Garden Gnome! Companion planting can be a bit complicated. And yes you must pay attention to the frost warnings. Companion Planting Companion Planting is basically the art of selecting plants that naturally repel the bad insects and attract...

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