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For something a little different, try one of the new Ice Wines.
Harvest takes place when grapes have completely frozen while
still on the vine; the result is a truly distinctive wine, perfect for
holiday celebrations. Other popular choices include fruit wines
and eau-de-vie, or fruit brandy. Prices vary. For information, visit
www.michiganwines.com or ask for Michigan wines at your local store.

Mon, Tue. Wed: 10 — 6, Thurs & Fri: 10-8
Sat: 10 — 5, Sun: 1 —5

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Michigan's Martha

Is there an HGTV addict on your list?
Domestic diva Katie Brown is young,
hip and hails from our fair state (Peto-
skey, to be exact). Her newer books,
Katie Brown's Weekends and the up-
coming Katie Brown's Outdoor Entertain-
ing, are chock-full of tips for enjoying life in
style. Katie Brown's Weekends features more
than 100 recipes, projects and ideas, including
tips for easy and elegant
holiday entertaining. Books start at $35.
Look for them at local bookstores or from
www.katiebrown.com

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Who wouldn't want Hands as Warm
As Toast in the winter? This charming
new book by Ann Arbor author Lisa
Himle is one of many Michigan and
Midwestern-oriented books for children
offered by the new Mitten Press, part
of the Ann Arbor Media Group. Others
include The Far-Flung Adventures of
Homer the Hummingbird, which traces the
tiny bird's journey from the rainforests of Costa
Rica to a Michigan artist's garden; and Mitt, The
Michigan Mouse, the first book in a series about a family of mice and their trav-
els throughout the Great Lake State. There's also A is for Ark and Rascal Makes
Mischief on Mackinac Island. $15-$18. Look for them at local bookstores or
contact www.annarbormediagroup.com

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