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Long Road Distillers Named Best Craft Specialty Spirits Distillery in the US
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nternationally acclaimed Grand Rapids distillery, Long Road Distillers, has taken home top honors and was named "Best Craft Specialty Spirits Distillery in the United States" as part of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards.
Long Road Distillers topped a list of 20 nominees from around the country that were carefully chosen by a panel of American spirits experts. The public then had the opportunity to vote for their favorites over the course of four weeks. The nominating panel included Emily Arden Wells, editor and founder of Gastronomista, Brian Christensen, publisher and editor of Artisan Spirit Magazine, Laura Johnson, founder of You & Yours Distillery and craft cocktail blog Distillerista, and Arthur Shapiro, writer and publisher of Booze Business and author of Inside the Bottle: People, Brands and Stories. “This is an incredible honor for us,” said Jon O’Connor, co-owner and founder of Long Road Distillers. “We have a ton of respect for every nominee on the list, and some have been leaders in our industry for years. To even have had the chance to compete against them was a big deal for us.”
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Celebrate Fall with the Famous Pumpkin Train
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a destilería internacional de Grand Rapids, Long Road Distillers, ha sido distinguida como la mejor destilería de bebidas espirituosas especializadas en los Estados Unidos como parte de USA Today.
Long Road Distillers encabezó una lista de 20 nominados de todo el país que fueron escogidos cuidadosamente por un panel de expertos estadounidenses en bebidas espirituosas. El público tuvo la oportunidad de votar por sus destilerías favoritas en el transcurso de cuatro semanas. El panel de nominación incluyó a Emily Arden Wells, editora y fundadora de Gastronomista, Brian Christensen, editora de Artisan Spirit Magazine, Laura Johnson, fundadora de You & Yours Distillery y blog de cócteles Distillerista, y Arthur Shapiro, escritor y editor de Booze Business y autor de Inside the Bottle: People, Brands and Stories. "Este es un honor increíble para nosotros", dijo Jon O'Connor, propietario y fundador de Long Road Distillers. "Tenemos mucho respeto por cada candidato en la lista, y algunos han sido líderes en nuestra industria durante años. Incluso haber tenido la oportunidad de competir contra ellos fue algo muy grande para nosotros. "
oopersville and Marne Railway is getting ready to depart its annual Famous Pumpkin Train. Adults: $19.75, Seniors (60+): $18.75, Children (2-12): $17.75. Children under two years old get a free ticket. All children’s tickets include a pumpkin that they can pick from the track-side pumpkin patch. The train will depart Saturday’s: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, and 14 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday’s: Oct., 21 and 28 at 11 am, 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Sunday’s: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. The Famous Pumpkin and her cast of delightful musical characters will “enterTRAIN” you and your guests during the 90-minute ride through family owned farms and fields. During the journey the costumed characters will sing, dance, and entertain the kiddos. All of the vintage train cars are decorated for the season. Some cars are almost 100 years old. Each railcar is heated and has a restroom. The locomotive is a 1950’s era diesel/ electric engine. Kids 12 and under are encouraged to come in costume for some holiday fun, and yes, adults may dress up too.
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oopersville y el ferrocarril de Marne están listos para poner en marcha el famoso tren. El costo por Adulto es de $19.75, Seniors (60+): $ 18.75, Niños (2-12): $ 17.75. Los niños menores entran gratis. Todos los boletos de los niños incluyen una calabaza la cual pueden escoger. El tren sale los sábados 7 de octubre, y 14 a las 11:00 a.m. y 1:30 p.m. Sábado: oct., 21 y 28 a las 11 am, 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 pm. Domingo: 1, 8, 15, 22 y 29 de octubre a la 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 pm. El “Famous Pumpkin” y su elenco de divertidos personajes musicales te van a entretener a ti y tus invitados durante el paseo de 90 minutos a través de fincas y campos de la propiedad. Durante el viaje, los personajes disfrazados cantarán, bailarán y entretenerán a los niños. Todos los vagones del tren están decorados para la temporada. Algunos coches tienen casi 100 años de antigüedad. Cada vagón tienen calefacción y un baño. La locomotora es un motor diesel / eléctrico de la década de los 50’s. Se les anima a los niños de 12 años y menores a ir disfrazados para disfrutar de una aventura llena de diversión, también los adultos pueden vestirse.
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elebrating its fourth year this October, the annual Frankfort Beer Week starts pouring Monday, October 9th and wraps up Saturday, October 14th. The weeklong series of beer and food-themed events happens in the Lake Michigan coastal city of Frankfort and the neighboring village of Elberta.
Frankfort Beer Week returns for a second year, a Chef Invitational Beer Dinner, featuring prominent northern Michigan chefs. Each chef is invited to pick one beer handcrafted by Frankfort’s Stormcloud Brewing Company and then create one course to pair with their chosen beer. The dinner takes place Monday, October 9th in the main dining room of the historic lodge at Chimney Corners Resort, just north of Frankfort on the shores of Crystal Lake. Chefs attending this year are Mike Fradette of Bradley’s Pub & Grille (Interlochen), Simon Joseph of Harvest and Gaijin (Traverse City), Joe Meyers of Stormcloud Brewing Company (Frankfort), Adam Raupp and Devin Shaw of Mission Table (Old Mission Peninsula), Andrew Schudlich of Epicure Catering and Cherry Basket Farm (Omena), Steve Tebo of Chimney Corners Resort (Frankfort), and Katie Viswat of 7 Monks Tap Room (Traverse City, Boyne City). In an effort to help fight hunger in northern Michigan, Chimney Corners Resort and Stormcloud Brewing Company will make a donation on behalf of the event to the Benzie County Council on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program. Additional Frankfort Beer Week events include:
Paints and Pints - Enjoy a brew or two while learning how to paint an abstract composition. Paints and Pints is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th at 5:30pm.
Beer & Food Pairing Workshops - On Thursday, October 12th, Stormcloud’s Beer and Cheese Pairing Workshop features The Cheese Lady of Traverse City, who will combine her fine cheeses with Stormcloud’s handcrafted beer. Then on Friday, October 13th, FrankZ will host a Beer and French Fries Pairing Workshop that ties together the savory flavors of FrankZ french fries with robust Stormcloud ales. Other Frankfort Beer Week events include a beer tent at Frankfort’s annual Fall Festival on Betsie Bay, a homebrewers competition, an Oktoberfest celebration, and beer-infused food creations at many Frankfort and Elberta area restaurants. FARANDULAMI.COM | OCTOBER 2017
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Fun Corn Mazes in West Michigan
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all time is here, which means cider, doughnuts, pumpkins, ghosts and galore, and of course-corn mazes! Corn mazes are a great activity for families and people of any age, plus they are a great bonding and team building experience. There are many around the Grand Rapids area and you don’t have to travel far to find a farm that offers this fun and enjoyable time. While some corn mazes are scary at night time with haunts, others are strictly for the day. Just north of Grand Rapids in Greenville, you will find Klackle Orchards. This spot hosts all fun activities for everyone including the corn maze, apple picking, a petting zoo, a carousel, and other rides. Truly a great experience for the whole family! While you are north, check out Robinettes, which boasts a 6.5 acre corn maze along with hayrides! Post Family Farms in Hudsonville is another family farm that has many fall activities. These include a hayride, pick your own pumpkins, a nature trail, homemade donuts, and a squash and gourd field, and lots of activities for the kids! A farm that focuses on the family. If you head south, you will encounter the New Salem Corn Maze, which is a place for all ages. They offer family friendly activities such as pumpkin
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picking, or if you wish to buy pumpkins already picked you can, a selection of homemade donuts, a day time corn maze, and nightly haunted activities. The haunted attractions include a haunted woods, which has several themed buildings you will have to make your way through, if you can make it through, a haunted corn maze filled with corn stalkers waiting on your arrival, and a zombie paintball shooting range. Sundays are family days, where the day time maze is open along with the petting zoo, picture taking boards, donuts, cider, and music! Further south is Cranes, which is located in Fenville, MI. A 20 acre corn maze is what you will find, which has a very creative design every single year. Hayrides are also offered here along with cow train rides! U-pick pumpkins and a wide variety of apples are also available for your enjoyment! A challenging maze on a beautiful farm with plenty of activities for the whole fam, who could go wrong? No matter which maze you go to this year or if you go to many, all are fun and can be enjoyed by anyone of any age! With fall right around the corner, it’s good to start filling up those calendars with fun activities! Make sure to put a few corn mazes on it and try not to get lost!
A.W. Overhiser Orchards 6405 109th Avenue South Haven, MI www.overhiserorchards.com Dinges Fall Harvest 15219 Mill Road, Three Oaks, MI http://harborcountry.com/guide/dingesfarm/ Harvest Moon Acres 18725 M-40, Gobles, MI www.harvestmoonfun.com New Salem Corn Maze 4516 24th Street, Dorr, MI www.witchesofnewsalem.com Black Cat Pumpkin Patch 12987 G Drive South, Marshall , MI www.blackcatpumpkins.com Bosserd Family Farm 14721 Verona Rd, Marshall, MI www.bosserdfamilyfarm.com
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Laberintos de Maíz en el Oeste de Michigan
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l otoño está aquí, lo que significa que es tiempo de disfrutar una deliciosa sidra de manzana, calabazas, fantasmas y escenarios escalofriantes, y por supuestolaberintos de maíz! Los laberintos de maíz son una gran actividad para las familias y personas de cualquier edad, además de que son una gran experiencia para todos. En Grand Rapids y sus alrededores podemos encontrar una gran cantidad de estos laberintos para que no tengas que viajar lejos para encontrar una granja que ofrece esta diversión. Mientras que algunos laberintos de maíz son escalofriantes de noche, otros son estrictamente para disfrutar durante el día con la familia. Justo al norte de Grand Rapids en Greenville, se encuentra Klackle Orchards. Este lugar cuenta con varias actividades divertidas para todos, incluyendo un laberinto de maíz, cosecha de manzana, zoológico, un carrusel y otros paseos divertidos. Verdaderamente una gran experiencia para toda la familia! Mientras estás en el norte, echa un vistazo a Robinettes, el cual cuenta con un laberinto de maíz de 6,5 acres con un divertido hayride! Post Family Farms en Hudsonville es otra granja familiar que tiene muchas actividades divertidas durante el otoño. El cual incluye un divertido hayride, y te da la oportunidad de escojer tus propias calabazas, además de unas deliciosas donas caseras, y un montón de actividades para niños! Definitivamente una granja para toda la familia. Si te diriges hacia el sur, encontrarás con el nuevo laberinto de maíz de Salem, el cual es un lugar para chicos y grandes. Ofrecen actividades amigables para la familia tales como recolección de calabazas, además de una selección de donas caseras, un laberinto de maíz durante el día, y actividades nocturnas escalofriantes. Las atracciones mas frecuentadas incluyen un bosque embrujado, que tiene varios edificios temáticos, también cuenta con un laberinto de maíz embrujado lleno de personajes escalofriantes y zombies paintball. Los domingos son días para la familia, en donde encontrarás un laberinto que está abierto junto al zoológico, sidra, música y mucha diversión! Un poco mas al sur se encuentra Cranes, localizado en Fenville, MI. Aqui encontrarás un laberinto de maíz de 20 hectareas, el cual cuenta con un diseño muy creativo cada año. Además de hayrides y paseos en tren! calabazas las cuales puedes escojer por tí mismo y una amplia variedad de manzanas para escojer. Un laberinto desafiante en una hermosa granja con varias actividades para toda la familia. No importa qué laberinto visites este año o si visitas todos, cada uno de estos lugares son muy divertidos y aptos para personas de cualquier edad! Es bueno empezar a llenar los calendarios con actividades divertidas! Asegurate de poner algunos laberintos de maíz y trata de no perderte! español
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Delicious Fall Donut and Cider Spots to
Visit in West Michigan Before Fall Ends by: Kristin Schmitt
Post Family Farm 5081 Bauer Rd. Hudsonville, MI 49426 www.postfamilyfarm.com
This 80 acre farm is family friendly donut spot. During the week, they host Fun Farm Days filled with activities like hay rides, pumpkin picking, pig train rides and a petting zoo. While parents can enjoy homemade pumpkin or pumpkin spice donuts, kids can have fun in the kiddie coral play area. Little ones are sure to stay busy with tube tunnel slides or getting lost in the ten acre corn maze. Fall Festival Saturdays also boast a rope maze, face painting, and kids crafts. The whole family can explore nature trails and more at Post Family Farm.
Klackle Orchards & Pavilion 11466 W Carson City Rd Greenville, MI 48838 www.klackleorchards.com
Klackle Orchards is a mix of excitement and delicious fall foods. In addition to their apple orchard and pumpkin patch, their Farm Market is full of specialty cheeses, baked goods, and more. Kids can have fun on the carousel or playing pumpkin putt putt mini golf. Tractors pulled wagon rides show you around the farm, western play town, petting zoo, and duck races.
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Robinettes Apple Haus & Winery 3142 4 Mile Rd NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 www.robinettes.com
Heidi’s Farmstand & Bakery 11999 Cascade Rd SE Lowell, MI 49331 www.heidisfarmstand.com
Robinettes Apple Haus & Winery is a sophisticated spot for wine lovers and families alike. The 100 year old establishment includes a bakery, cider mill, and dining options. Younger guests can explore the corn maze, have fun on a hay ride, or jump on the giant inflatable pillow. Trails, wine tasting, and a delicious assortment of apples make this farm a full fall experience.
Heidi’s Farmstand and Bakery boasts a full farmers market. Sip fresh cider with donuts, or indulge in some fresh from the farm produce. Walk through the pumpkin patch, pick Gourds for your table, and enjoy the many colors of Indian corn. A Jack and the Beanstalk Corn maze is sure to get the kids excited about the fall season. Select some mums to bring some of that fall experience home to your doorstep.
Schwallier’s Country Basket
Sietsema Farms
Also known as “The Ridge” Schwallier’s Country Basket is a delicious destination just a drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Kids can have fun being king of the mountain on the giant hay mound or enjoy petting farm animals at the petting zoo. Enjoy pumpkin picking, wagon rides, and a corn maze at this delectable dive in farm. Read about their different apple varieties and when they are in season on their website.
Moelker Orchards & Farm Market
1185 9 Mile Rd NW Sparta, MI 49345 www.schwalliers.com
11304 Edgewater Dr # A Allendale, MI 49401 www.sietsemafarms.com
9265 Kenowa Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 www.moelkerorchards.com
Who doesn’t like apples, peaches, pears, plums and cherries? Moelkers has about every kind of fruit imaginable also available in homemade jams and fruit salsa.
This family owned farm is an autumn food lovers paradise. Try donuts, fudge, cookies, and caramel apples. Bring home a pie for later. After having your fill, take it easy on a wagon ride and go pumpkin picking.
Crane Orchards U-Pick and Corn Maze 6054 124th Ave Fennville, MI 49408 www.craneorchards.com
Pick your apples and eat them too at Crane Orchards. A cow train for the kids and hay rides make this a fun filled day trip. After enjoying the taste of fall, navigate the 20 acre corn maze. Previous year designs included football mascots, clowns, and other fun characters. This years’ maze is in the shape of an apple tree and the four seasons.
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Lugares con Deliciosas Donas y Sidra que Debes de Probar en el oeste de Michigan antes que Termine el Otoño Post Family Farm 5081 Bauer Rd. Hudsonville, MI www.postfamilyfarm.com Esta granja de 80 hectáreas es un lugar familiar para disfrutar de una deliciosa dona. Durante la semana puedes disfrutar de actividades como paseos en tren y un zoológico en el cual puedes acariciar a los animales. Mientras que los padres pueden disfrutar de calabaza casera o los anillos de espuma de calabaza, los peques pueden divertirse en el área de juegos. Los pequeños están seguros de estar ocupados con los entretidos túneles de tubo o perderse en el laberinto de maíz de diez acres. Toda la familia puede explorar senderos naturales y más en Post Farm Family Klackle Orchards & Pavilion 11466 W Carson City Rd Greenville, MI www.klackleorchards.com Klackle Orchards es una mezcla de emoción y deliciosos alimentos otoñales. Además de su huerto de manzanas y parche de calabaza, su mercado de granja está llena de quesos especiales, productos horneados, y mucho más. Los niños pueden divertirse en el carrusel o jugando mini golf. También pueden subirse en los tractores los cuales te llevan alrededor de la granja, petting zoológico, y carreras de patos. Robinettes Apple Haus & Winery 3142 4 Mile Rd NE Grand Rapids, MI www.robinettes.com Robinettes Apple Haus & Winery es un lugar sofisticado para los amantes del vino y disfrutar un buen dia con la familia. El establecimiento de 100 años de antigüedad incluye una panadería, molino de sidra y opciones gastronómicas. Los pequeños pueden explorar el laberinto de maíz, divertirse en un paseo de heno, o saltar en la gigante almohada inflable. Además de pasear por senderos, cata de vinos, y un delicioso surtido de manzanas hacen de esta granja una experiencia de otoño lleno. Schwallier’s Country Basket 1185 9 Mile Rd NW Sparta, MI www.schwalliers.com
un destino con opciones deliciosas en Grand Rapids. Los niños pueden divertirse y sentirse reyes en la montaña de heno gigante o acariciar los animales de la granja en el zoológico de mascotas. Disfrute de recogiendo calabazas, paseos en vagones y un laberinto de maíz en esta emocionante granja. Lea acerca de las diferentes variedades de manzanas en su página web.
Heidi’s Farmstand & Bakery 11999 Cascade Rd SE Lowell, MI www.heidisfarmstand.com
Farmstand y la panadería de Heidi es una granja completa. Prueba de una deliciosa sidra fresca con rosquillas, o disfrute de algo fresco de los productos de la granja. Camina a través del parche de calabaza, recoge calabazas, y disfrute de los diferentes colores del maíz indio. Explora su famoso laberinto de maíz Beanstalk.
Moelker Orchards & Farm Market
9265 Kenowa Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI www.moelkerorchards.com ¿A quién no le gustan las manzanas, los melocotones, las peras, las ciruelas y las cerezas? Moelkers tiene sobre todo tipo de fruta imaginable también disponible en mermeladas caseras y salsa de fruta. Esta granja familiar es un paraíso para los amantes de la comida de otoño. Pruebe sus deliciosas donas, fudge, galletas y manzanas de caramelo. Llévate a casa un pastel para disfrutar con tu familia. Después de haber disfrutado de sus deliciosos postres, disfruta de un paseo en los vagones y recoge tu calabaza favorita.
Crane Orchards U-Pick and Corn Maze 6054 124th Ave Fennville, MI 49408 www.craneorchards.com
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5 Haunted Houses in Michigan that Will Get the Scream out of You
Looking for a good scare this Halloween? You’re in luck because Michigan has some of the best-haunted houses around, and most are right here in West Michigan. Haunted Houses are among the top attraction when it comes things to do in October, but there are also real hauntings to check out if you are brave enough. The Haunt
2070 Waldorf St NW # 2 Grand Rapids, MI www. the-haunt.com
Erebus
18 S Perry St Pontiac, MI www.hauntedpontiac.com
Erebus comes in a close second as Located off Walker Avenue in it is four stories of complete terror lonorthwest Grand Rapids, the Haunt is cated in Pontiac, Michigan. They take well-known for its excellence in fright. scaring seriously by using Hollywood Since 2001, The Haunt has been a special effects and allow the actors fixture in Grand Rapids and features to touch, grab, and bury people alive! 20,000 square feet of your own The walk through the tower takes an personal fears. If you are really brave, average of 40 minutes, which is a you can go to the attraction on Lights good amount of time if you don’t dart Out Night – which is November 4. The out the door. Erebus has been called Haunt officially opened September 29 one of the most unique and extreme and offers speed passes if you don’t haunted houses in America. Do you want to wait in line. think you can handle it?
Niles Haunted House
Felt Mansion
Niles Haunted House is more than just a house, it is 44 acres of chills, fear, and nightmares. For the past few years, Niles Haunted House has been voted “Best Halloween Activity” by the South Bend Tribune. Coordinators of the event say it is the most “intense and immersive attraction to date,” which they have named HOODED. They even have mini haunted escape rooms that you and your friends can try to break out of before time runs out.
Are you looking for a real-life haunting? Felt Mansion in Saugatuck is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Agnes and Dorr – the couple who originally built the mansion. Visitors can tour the mansion, whether you are looking for private, self-guided, or group tours. Many guests have reported seeing ghosts waltzing in the ballroom or doors opening and closing by themselves. If you want to see paranormal happenings this October, then definitely take a tour of this 12,000-square foot mansion.
855 Mayflower Rd, Niles, MI www.haunted.org
6597 138th Ave, Holland, MI www.feltmansion.org
Nunica Cemetery
12189 Cleveland St, Nunica, MI
If you are feeling very adventurous, Nunica Cemetery located on M-104 off I-96 and is considered one of the most haunted cemeteries in Michigan. The cemetery was established in 1883 and there has been numerous ghost instances since then. The area is pretty secluded and creepy on its own at night, but a “lady in white” is said to appear, along with orbs and other paranormal activity, making it even spookier.
Getting scared at a haunted house or ghost hunting are just a couple of things to do during October in Michigan. These attractions are sure to raise the hair on your neck or give you nightmares for days, but at least you will have a good time doing it!
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Gabriella de La Vega Celebrates 20 Years on the Air
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ocal on air personality, Gabriella de La Vega is celebrating her 20th anniversary of radio show hosting. Currently the host at 88.1 FM WYCE, she has come a long way from being a voice in children programming to being a public servant in her community.
“My radio career here in Grand Rapids started at 1530 AM,” says La Vega, “with a program for children two hours later at 1410 AM.” La Vega’s appearance on the urban radio show helped open up other opportunities on notable radio shows. She continued working with stations until coordinating Latin Mix, later known as the Music Machine (La Máquina) at 88.1 FM. Most recently, the radio host joined a late night programming project with “The Friends of the Powerful.” “What I like best about my work is the opportunity to collaborate with other organizations supporting our community,” says La Vega, “building bridges between those who offer services and those who need them.” Her passion for the community is seen in the wider scope of her work. As a board member for the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC), La Vega coordinates with and supports local Grand Rapids non-profits. In her spare time, she advocates for the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. “Above all I would like to continues to look for new opportunities to make an impact in the city of Grand Rapids.” “I would like, in the future, to be a part of a company that is directly involved in managing events in our community. But also, one of my dreams is to have a party room,” she adds, “One of my mottos is that I have to compete every day with myself to always improve.”
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Nanny Valadez Becomes Certified Zumba Kids Junior Instructor. Physical Activity Increses Among Latinos It was her commitment and passion for zumba that drove her to become a Zumba Kids and Zumba Kids Junior Instructor. Being a mother of a 9-year old girl she understands the importance of teaching kids how to live a healthy lifestyle and combat obesity. In zumba she visualized an opportunity to infuse physical activity in the lifestyle of the kids through dance. Zumba can help kids to be fit and beat stress and learn values like teamwork without boredom. She has been actively working towards making a positive difference in the community and spreading the message of good health and lifestyle through her zumba classes.
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xercise is good for health, but workout can be a boring routine especially for those who are not into the habit. Zumba is an immensely popular exercise fitness program that involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. Nanny Valadez, a certified and official Zumba Instructor for Radio La Mejor GR has now completed her Zumba Kids Junior certification. She became a certified Zumba Fitness Instructor in 2015 and has been providing free zumba classes to women in the Western Michigan community. While most exercise routines stick to same basic physical movements, Zumba choreography disguises salsa, samba, merengue, mambo and hip hop dance moves. Nanny Valadez works for The Best GR radio in the Public Relations department and also at The Hispanic Spokesperson in the entertainment department. Valadez’s zumba training combines various Latin sounds and brings in the elements of fitness like cardiovascular, balance and flexibility, increased energy and muscular work. Like any normal person, Valadez was not really into exercise when she got introduced to zumba five years ago. However, she got hooked to it due to her passion for dancing. She saw how zumba transformed her life and physicality and decided to become a certified instructor.
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Zumba burn calories between 1000 calories in every class which is for one hour.”
mujeres en la comunidad del Oeste de Michigan. Mientras que la mayoría de las rutinas de ejercicios se adhieren a los mismos movimientos físicos básicos, la coreografía de Zumba disfraza movimientos de baile de salsa, samba, merengue, mambo y hip hop. Nanny Valadez trabaja para la mejor radio GR en el departamento de relaciones públicas y también es portavoz hispano en el departamento de entretenimiento. Zumba con Nanny combina varios sonidos latinos y aporta elementos de fitness cardiovasculares, equilibrio y flexibilidad, aumento de energía y trabajo muscular. Como cualquier persona normal, Valadez no estaba involucrada en el mundo del fitness cuando fue introducida a zumba hace cinco años. Sin embargo, su pasión por el baile la motivó para entrar al mundo de Zumba. Ella vio cómo Zumba transformó su vida y su fisico y motivó a convertirse en instructora certificada. Ser madre de una niña de 9 años la llevó a convertirse en instructora de Zumba Kids Junior. Valadez entiende la importancia de enseñar a los niños cómo vivir un estilo de vida saludable y combatir la obesidad. En Zumba visualizó una oportunidad para infundir actividad física en el estilo de vida de los niños a través de la danza. Zumba puede ayudar a los niños a estar en forma y superar el estrés y aprender valores como el trabajo en equipo sin aburrirse. Valadez ha estado trabajando activamente para hacer una diferencia positiva en la comunidad y difundir el mensaje de la importancia de la actividad física y estilo de vida a través de sus clases de zumba.
Nanny Valadez recibe Certificación de Instructora de Zumba Kids Junior, Mientras que las Actividades Fisicas Incrementa entres Los Latinos El ejercicio es bueno para la salud, pero el entrenamiento puede ser una rutina aburrida especialmente para aquellos que no están en el hábito. Zumba es un programa inmensamente popular de ejercicios que involucra bailes y movimientos aeróbicos realizados con música energética. Nanny Valadez, certificada e instructora oficial de Zumba para la Radio La Mejor GR, ha completado su certificación Zumba Kids Junior. Ella se convirtió en Instructora Certificado Zumba Fitness en el 2015 y ha estado proporcionando clases de zumba gratis a las FARANDULAMI.COM | OCTOBER 2017
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A Tour of Michigan State's Best Wineries
by: Jodi Hillman
Wine tasting is one of the most romantic and beautiful experiences in Michigan. Traipsing through the vineyards, settling into a cozy bar, tasting the different wines, and meeting new friends along the way are just a few of the things you will experience while wine tasting in this great state. If you don’t know where to start, the top five are always a hit.
Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn 15900 Rue Devin Traverse City, MI www.chateauchantal.com
The Chateau Chantal doubles as a winery and bed and breakfast which offers gorgeous views of the East and West Arms of the Grand Traverse Bay. If you do stay overnight, you are invited to the tasting room after hours for a more personalized experience. The European-style winery opened in 1993 and makes more than 20,000 cases of wine a year.
Round Barn Winery, Brewery, and Distillery
L Mawby Vineyards
If you are wine tasting with a group, the Round Barn has a taste for everyone. It is one of the only places in Michigan where you can get spirits, beer, and wine. The barn was built in 1911 and now features live music on the weekends. If you are feeling very adventurous, the Round Barn offers a wine camp where you learn – hands-on – how to make your own wine. After completing the camp, you will go home with 24 bottles of your handcrafted wine.
Suttons Bay has tons of great wineries, one of which is L. Mawby. The winery is known for their sparkling wines and scenic view of their vineyards. If you are a sparkling wine connoisseur, this is the place to be. They have specialized wines that are only for sale in their tasting room, so you must stop by to get a taste of the one-of-a-kind wine.
10983 Hills Rd, Baroda, MI www.RoundBarnWinery.com
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4519 Elm Valley Rd Suttons Bay, MI www.lmawby.com
Black Star Farms Winery & Spirits
Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery
Black Star Farms pretty much has it all, which includes an Inn, restaurant, distillery, farm, and tasting room. The farm was founded in 1997 on 160 acres and is in the Upper and Lower Peninsula. They also have a tasting room downtown in Traverse City. Their wine has gotten so famous that it was served at the White House twice, once for George W. Bush in 2002 and once for Barack Obama in 2008. The wine served was the A Capella Ice Wine, so make sure to check that one out.
Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery has been recognized in many magazines as one of the best wineries and things to see in Traverse City, Michigan, and the Midwest. The estate is on Old Mission Peninsula and features a brick and mahogany tasting room. If you want a view of the vineyard, heat to the upper deck and bridge where you can sit next to the vineyard or walk over on the bridge. It is one of the most breathtaking views in Michigan.
10844 E. Revold Rd. Suttons Bay, MI www.blackstarfarms.com
3309 Blue Water Rd Traverse City, MI www.brysestate.com
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Eat, Drink, Dance and Merry at the Muskegon Oktoberfest
by: Jyo
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he fall season is already here. It marks the beginning of the festive season and nothing quite celebrates the fall season like the Muskegon Oktoberfest. This two-day festive season offers the best experience for those who want to enjoy some great activities, food and beer. If you are crazy about some activities you can have tons of activities happening here in just 48 hours of the event. Muskegon Oktoberfest begins on October 6 and ends on October 7, 2017.
If you are here in Michigan you can join the celebration on Friday with Friday Night Tapping of the Keg which is a tradition at the event to initiate tasting of exclusive Oktoberfest beers for free. On Saturday, you can participate in the Trail Quest Volksmarch hiking activity. You can also sample beers at the local breweries at Five Biergartens. Dance and sing with the traditional German band at the main stage and camp for a week at various campsites provided for a week. You can buy parking site tickets to ensure that you have the space to park your vehicle. Muskegon Oktoberfest celebrates the tradition of celebrating fall in a true Bavarian style and following the German tradition. The event takes place at Muskegon Winter Sports Complex and includes some traditional German music and dance, food and craft beer. This event also hosts Michigan’s longest beer trail as many local craft beer breweries participate in this festival. Historically, the concept of Oktoberfest dates back to 1810 when Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen and invited the citizens of Munich to attend the festivities. Muskegon Oktoberfest focuses on the same festive spirit allowing people to come together to celebrate while keeping the German tradition alive. This is a great event for the family to spend some time together and enjoy some great music, food and beer in the best possible way. FARANDULAMI.COM | OCTOBER 2017
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5 ways to add more nutrients to your lifestyle
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A nutritious diet is crucial for overall health and well-being. While it’s OK to indulge from time to time, it’s important to make sure you’re providing your body with appropriate nourishment. There are many ways to help you add more of the essential nutrients you need into everyday meals, including these nutritious ideas from CocoaVia. Sneak in More Fruits and Vegetables - You can bulk up the nutritional value of nearly any meal by incorporating fruits or vegetables directly into your recipes. Pureeing veggies is a good way to disguise textures or flavors you might typically avoid. For example, celery is a natural flavor enhancer for many types of broth soup. Adding finely pureed celery to the stock will add the flavor without the crunchy bits. You can also slip vegetables like spinach or carrots into smoothies, and depending on the base and fruit, you may never even taste them. Fresh, canned or frozen, fruit can give a boost of nutrition to dishes like oatmeal or pudding. You can also use purees (think applesauce) as a low-fat substitute for eggs and oil in baked goods like cake. Go Frozen - Fresh fruits and vegetables provide a wealth of essential vitamins and nutrients, but you may be surprised that their frozen counterparts do the same. Frozen foods are often perceived as less nutritious, but they can contain just as many nutrients as fresh produce. In fact, since freezing often involves picking the food at its peak and then quickly freezing it, freezing can actually help retain vitamins more efficiently than refrigeration or canning; frozen vegetables can actually hold on to nutrients longer than fresh produce and are a great alternative when seasonal fruits and vegetables are unavailable. In many cases, frozen veggies also make it easy to experiment with better-for-you meals because the cleaning and prep work is already done. You can try adding them to soups, stir-fries, casseroles and even pasta dishes. Cook Quickly - If you’ve historically shied away from cooked vegetables, you may find that proper preparation is the secret ingredient. Not only does overcooking veggies deplete their flavor, in most cases it also diminishes their nutritional value. Cook veggies lightly and quickly using methods like stir-frying or steaming to help retain water-soluble nutrients like vitamins B and C. Get Saucy - You may think of dishes covered in rich gravy or sauce as unhealthy, and in some cases, you would be right. However, it’s actually quite possible to create saucy dishes that taste terrific. Both tomato sauce and pesto add nutrients and can top pretty much anything, from pastas to grilled chicken. Tomato sauce contains lycopene, a bright plant pigment known as a carotenoid that has been linked to a range of health benefits. Pesto is traditionally made with healthy pine nuts and basil, but you can also get creative and prepare this light sauce alternative with options such as arugula, spinach and heart-healthy walnuts or pecans. Consider Cocoa Flavanols - Another option to consider adding to your diet is cocoa flavanols. These plant-based phytonutrients are found naturally in cocoa, and research supports that these flavanols work within your body to help maintain healthy blood flow. While chocolate, including dark chocolate and natural (non-alkalized) cocoa powder, can be sources of cocoa flavanols, they are often not a reliable source of cocoa flavanols. The way cocoa is handled matters in the retention of these phytonutrients.
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Reach New Heights with a Reinvented Burger Family Features
Text your friends, dust off your apron and fire up the grill. It’s time to throw a barbecue party that won’t sink your summer budget. You can find everything you’ll need at a one-stop shop like ALDI. With savings up to 50 percent over traditional grocers, you can fill your cart with summer essentials like fresh seasonal produce, premium meats and award-winning wines. Once shopping is out of the way, you’ll have plenty of time and money to experiment with new recipes. These quick and affordable tips can up your grill game and impress guests:
Boost your burgers. Take burgers to the next level this summer with your favorite ground meats such as turkey, chicken and beef. Then layer on the toppings like avocado, kale, gourmet cheeses and more. Change up your take on cheesy. Top your burger with a blue cheese mousse by simply blending blue cheese crumbles and cream cheese then season it with your favorite spices. Spice up your condiments. Combine mayonnaise with fresh orange juice and fresh orange zest to make a citrus aioli or whip up a special sauce by mixing peanut butter with oil and hot water. Sprinkle with bacon for some extra flavor. Toppings such as a pickled red onion can also add a bit of crunch and zest. Bite better buns. Forgo traditional burger buns and bookend your masterpiece with brioche buns or pretzel rolls. Find more great grilling tips and recipes for dishes to enjoy all summer at aldi.us.
Six-Mile High Burger 1 tablespoon Carlini Vegetable Oil 10 Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 8 pieces Specially Selected Center Cut Bacon 8 Season’s Choice Whole Onion Rings 4 All Natural 80 percent Lean Ground Beef Patties 8 slices Happy Farms Pepper Jack Cheese 1 cup Burman’s Mayonnaise 1/4 cup Burman’s Hot Sauce 1/2 cup Burman’s Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Stonemill Iodized Salt 1/4 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Black Pepper 4 L’oven Fresh Hamburger Buns 1 tomato, sliced 2 romaine lettuce leaves, cut in half width-wise
Recipe courtesy of ALDI Test Kitchen
- Heat grill to medium-high. - In saute pan, heat vegetable oil and saute mushrooms 2-3 minutes. Set aside. Fry bacon to desired doneness, about 5 minutes on each side. Set aside. Bake onion rings according to packaging instructions. Set aside. - Grill burgers 5-7 minutes on each side until they reach desired doneness. Place two slices cheese on each burger and continue to grill until melted. Remove from heat. - Mix together mayonnaise, hot sauce, mustard, salt and pepper, and spread on both sides of buns, to taste. - To assemble burger: layer bottom bun with patty with cheese, tomato, lettuce, mushrooms, two onion rings, two pieces of bacon and top half of bun.
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El Décimo Festival Anual International de Vino, Cerveza y Comida regresa a Grand Rapids
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maginate 1,600 vinos, spirits, cerveza artesanal, cidras, y mucho más! Todo esto es lo que descubrirás en el Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival 2017 el cual se llevará acabo del 16 al 18 de Noviembre en el DeVos Place en Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Demostraciones culinarias
Increíble aventura culinaria
Aprende a cocinar un nuevo tipo de cocina a través de varios chefs de renombre. A lo largo de varias demostraciones, estos chefs impartirán años de experiencia en la cocina, mientras que avientan para arriba los condimentos e ingredientes con un toque especial. El publico podrá recoger tips y trucos para mejorar sus habilidades en la cocina, así como saborear de estos exquisitos sabores en cada presentación.
Trae tu apetito para este viaje delicioso de sabores internacionales y delicias locales! Descubre durante el International Wine, Beer and Food Festival, una variedad abundante de cocinas y técnicas de cocina innovadoras de chefs reconocidos. Un paraíso de los aficionados de comida repleto de deliciosos platos, vinos finos, cerveza artesanal, bebidas espirituosas y otras bebidas que satisfarán todos los gustos.
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Cata y maridaje de vinos y cerveza Disfruta de los mejores restaurantes del área los cuales podras disfrutar con cerveza artesanal y sidrerías distinguidas mientras preparan, presentan y sirven comidas gourmet con distintos platillos. Además disfruta de un especial exclusivo multi-curso de cata de chefs de San Chez, Wolfgang Puck La cocina, Ganders, Reds, six.one.six y Vander Mill.