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Buying Wine Online – 6 Essential Elements You Should Know

by Katie Pierce

The world is struggling to deal with a global pandemic. Because of this, social distancing has become a requirement to try and stop the spread of this deadly illness. If you’re a wine lover, this means going to your favorite wine shop to buy your favorite wine might not always be possible.

Before you take that plunge and place your order, there are some things that you need to know to have a pleasant experience when it comes to buying wine online.

Gibby’s Fries – A Favorite Michigan Comfort Food

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by Thumbwind Staff

Gibby’s is a mainstay throughout Michigan and at the Huron Community Fair in Bad Axe. Just thinking about fair food gets me kind of hungry.

7 Genius Ways to Spice Up Breakfast Even During Lockdowns

One of the worst parts of lockdowns is that we miss out on our favorite coffee shops, restaurants, and good eats! Times are tough enough without having to suffer through another day of boring breakfast cereal.

Whitefish – 5 Flavorful Facts of The Great Lakes Favorite Fish

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by Michael Hardy

When European explorers came to the Great Lakes, they praised the lake whitefish for its excellent flavor and abundance. It’s considered healthy and sustainable and a favorite of chefs in the Great Lakes region.

Surprise! Michigan’s Best Cheeseburger is NOT in Caseville!

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by Michael Hardy

After a long and arduous search we deem one of the best cheeseburgers in Huron County is served at Shelley’s Bar in Grindstone City. This unassuming road house style bar & grill is a great find in the Upper Thumb.

A Famous Michigan Cocktail, The Hot Toddy Is Winter Bliss

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If your ready for relief from the cold of the Upper Thumb winter this recipe should snap you out of the funk.

5 Outstanding Michigan Wines to Explore

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by Michael Hardy

Michigan has three wine regions; the northwest along Old Mission Point and the Leland Peninsula, The Southwest clustered around St. Joeseph and Niles, and the Thumb region along Saginaw Bay.

We have made Michigan wine tasting tours part of our travel bucket list about every other year.

Port Austin Farm Market Saturday Mornings

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by Michael Hardy

Port Austin Farmers market offers locals and tourists a great opportunity to buy locally grown produce.