FOOD THOUGHT
Cannabis Cupcakes:
35 Mini Marijuana Cakes to Bake and Decorate
Ten Speed Press, $10, 128 pp.
One of the best ways to enjoy the medicinal benefits of the cannabis plant without all the cough-inducing smoke is with “medibles.” Baked into a treat, the good stuff goes right into your stomach, great for a body buzz that helps chase away aches and pains. This year, the good folks at Ten Speed Press published Cannabis Cupcakes, which has dozens of recipes for tasty and fanciful-looking cakes that will make you the life of the party (of card-carrying ailment-sufferers, of course).
THE WORKS
Sharpedge Super Premium
4 Piece Herb Grinder
$23.95; amazon.com
Making those Alice B. Toklas brownies the old fashioned way? Set aside the mortar and pestle because the Sharpedge Herb Grinder with make your herb powdery-fine and barely noticeable. Features include: Powerful NeoMax magnet to ensure maximum tightness; anodized and polished by hand for a shiny finish; extra large capacity (2.5 inches in diameter) with self-sharpening teeth; diamond-cut blades; and an extra-fine stainless steel pollen screen.
SIDE DISH
Fall Primer — It’s prime time for planting fall crops, and Keep Growing Detroit is offering a lesson to instruct gardeners of all skill levels how to extend the Michigan gardening season. Tools are provided, and no RSVP is required to participate in hands-on bed preparation, seeding and quickhoop installation. The class takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at the Plum St. Market Garden, 2202 Third St., Detroit; the class is $5 for admission. See detroitagriculture.net for details.
Happy Hour — Just in time for football season, Happy’s Pizza announces its new Happy’s Pizza and Pub in West Bloomfield. The franchise prides itself on a menu that can feed a family of four for less than $20, a tradition that will carry over to the new expansion, which will include a full bar, more than 40 flat screen televisions, a variety of Michigan-made craft beers and a handful of new menu items. Ready to watch the big game? Drop in at 7170 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield; 248-406-5555.
Uncork for Charity — This weekend is the ninth annual Detroit Uncorked wine tasting benefit for the Children’s Center. Jay Towers of Fresh 100.3 FM will emcee, accompanied by the music of Pato Margetic. Offering world-class wines, food, local beers and a wine-inspired silent auction, the event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit; detroituncorked.com.
A fresh cup — Organic tea company Eli Tea, jumpstarted by Wayne State student Elias Majid, plans to make its products available in additional retail spaces this year. The brand’s first tea debuted 10 months ago, and now the tea, which comes in about 30 different varieties, including Traverse City Cherry Festival Tea and Detroit Detroit. (For a full list of flavors, see www.elitea.co.) You can also sample Eli Tea locally at Always Brewing Detroit coffeehouse, 19180 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-879-1102; alwaysbrewingdetroit.com.
Steak your claim — In honor of its first year anniversary, Joe Vicari’s Adiamo Italian Steakhouse is offering a special four-course meal for two at $79.95 until Sept. 30. This celebratory meal includes a choice of wine from the Andiamo Cellars, fresh baked breads, an appetizer and more. Visit any of the three locations in Bloomfield Township, Dearborn or Warren to experience this deal. See andiamoitalia.com/steakhouse/ for more information.
Know of any upcoming food, dining or gardening events? Let us know! Call 313-202-8043 or email [email protected].
