MICHELLE OLIVER

Michelle Oliver's final Dine in the D

You'll never see the Masonic Temple the same way again!

A few video game suggestions to play with the family

Plus restaurant openings and foodie tales from my Italian honeymoon-- that’s what’s on the menu for the 67th edition of the Dine In The D Newsletter. (Hi, I’m Michelle!)

Grilled cheeses are frequently thought of as kid food - but they can be so much more than that! They can be sophisticated, incorporate classic flavors, and can even be made into a dessert.

We are a month into January and it’s time for a progress report from the Live in the D team. At the start of the month, Tati Amare, Michelle Oliver, and April Morton all shared something they wanted to focus on in the New Year. So how did they do?

Changing a pet’s life for the better can be rewarding. In celebration of National Change A Pet’s Llife Day, Anna Chrisman from Michigan Humane joined Michelle Oliver on Live In The D and shared some great ways to be a positive force in the lives of pets in our community . She said, even if you’re not ready to adopt a pet, there are several ways to improve their lives:

Another new year is upon us, and during this time, many people try to incorporate “new things,” in their lives. Whether it’s going to the gym, changing your diet, or traveling more, New Year’s Resolutions are very popular. That popularity is catching on with our “Live in the D,” team, Tati Amare, Michelle Oliver, and April Morton.

Another new year is upon us, and during this time, many people try to incorporate “new things,” in their lives. Whether it’s going to the gym, changing your diet, or traveling more, New Year’s Resolutions are very popular. That popularity is catching on with our “Live in the D,” team, Tati Amare, Michelle Oliver, and April Morton.

Are you or someone you know thinking about popping the question? Picking out the perfect ring can sometimes be a challenge. Barb Binkley from Cooper & Binkley Jewelers in Brighton joined Michelle Oliver on “Live in the D” to share tips on picking out an engagement ring.

From lush florals to minimalist air plants, Olive’s Bloombox in Ferndale is all about the greenery.

Food and family go hand in hand at a Dearborn restaurant called Bulldog’s Cheesesteaks.

Her mom makes this for a lot of the family birthdays

Are you a fan of the fall colors? Jill Halpin, founder of MyMichiganBeach.com, joined Michelle Oliver on “Live In The D” to share the best places in Michigan to embrace the fall scenery.

There are many great haunted experiences in the area, but a new one just opened up this year, and it will only be here for the month of October. The Birmingham 8 Theater Powered by Emagine, has been transformed into a scary haunted experience called Ghosts on the Balcony.

Throw out your humdrum takeout menus. We are going to add some zing to your next meal. To spice up our Takeout Tuesday, we featured a restaurant in New Haven that serves up a wide range of rice, noodles, and curry options.

A donut shop in downtown Detroit might have you feeling duped. The donuts at Dooped Donuts are all vegan, but the idea is that they’re so good you don’t even know it.

A sandwich shop in Royal Oak is opening a new location in Pontiac.

Some of our best ideas come when we are on vacation and that is the story behind this local business that is bringing island vibes to the D.

The potatoes themselves are enormous.

Earth Day is coming up and Michelle Oliver has 3 fun crafts to transform tin cans, an old milk jug, and some ratty t-shirts into items you will use again and again.

Some new restaurants in Metro Detroit are providing a taste of one of the hottest street food scenes in the world. These Korean spots are shedding light on traditional dishes and flavors you would find on the streets of Seoul.

Michelle Oliver shows us how to make a version of the classic Orange Julius

S&J Cupcakery share their backstory, and delicious treats

Frequently the difference between home-cooking and what you get in a restaurant is the way the food is seasoned. For some advice on how to season your dishes like the pros, we turned to the Executive Chef of Smith & Co., Greg Antioho.

Everything about this week is gearing up for the big Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, but what are you eating for Thanksgiving Eve?

One bakery in Clawson creates eye-catching cakes and desserts with a Filipino influence.

Chef Ji Hye Kim grew up eating dishes like Korean fried chicken and spicy Korean rice cakes (called Tteokbokki) that her mom made from scratch. That inspired her to make a restaurant of her own.

Our pumpkins are ready! The Live in the D team took on the challenge of creating a pumpkin for the big Halloween night.

You can enjoy a plant-based menu along with yoga or cycling sessions at this Takeout Tuesday

Mitten and Boot is a new restaurant and cafe in Metro Detroit

Some of the best food can be found at food trucks.

After a day on the boat, one of my family’s favorite things to do is to enjoy a meal at a restaurant on the lake.

With Memorial Day coming up, many people are planning to BBQ. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and maybe even steaks will be on the menu, but what about dessert? Well, I may just have the perfect sweet for the summer, Strawberry Pie.

Cute, Colorful, and full of crave-worthy food. Detroit Fleat has it all and then some as a restaurant, food truck rally hybrid.

Grilled cheeses are frequently thought of as kid food - but they can be so much more than that! They can be sophisticated, incorporate classic flavors, and can even be made into a dessert.

While you’re home during the holidays, you may find that you are getting bored or a little cabin fever. There is a fun game to solve your case of boredom, and you can play it with your friends and family online. It’s called Unsolved Case Files and it turned Kila Peeples and Michelle Oliver into Live in the D’s “detective squad” as they tackled the case to find out who needs to do the time for the crime. Players can spend a few hours or an entire evening playing the game figuring out who can solve the cold case first. Watch the video above to see what’s included in the Unsolved Case Files game!

Frequently the difference between home-cooking and what you get in a restaurant is the way the food is seasoned. For some advice on how to season your dishes like the pros, we turned to the Executive Chef of Smith & Co., Greg Antioho.

What do “Christmas cookies” mean to you? For me and my family, it is a plethora of different cookies that we only make between Thanksgiving and Christmas. During the Christmas season my family makes five different kinds of cookies: Russian Teacakes, Toffee Squares, Apricot Cookies, Magic Cookie bars, and of course your classic cut-out cookies. Michelle Oliver's Christmas cookies (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) This year, to get in the Christmas spirit, I have been making one of my family’s Christmas cookies every week.

I know for others, especially my friends in the restaurant industry, this year has been very tough. That’s why my family and I decided we would try to buy all of our Christmas gifts from locally owned shops. 🤣As a foodie, this year I am requesting gift cards to local restaurants. These restaurants have supported our local sports teams, donated to our kids fundraisers, been the site of many of our celebrations. So if you are in a position to help, give someone a gift card to their favorite local restaurant.

They also serve three kinds of stuffed cookies. Altimimy started the business with his sister Sarah in 2018. The two sold cookies out of their house, and over the last two years built a demand for their product. They serve white chocolate macadamia cookies stuffed w cookie butter, a cheesecake stuffed cookie, and chocolate nutella stuffed cookies. To find out more about where you can get Treat You Batter’s cookies, watch the video above.

Welcome to “Post Credits" with Michelle Oliver and Greg Russell. This is where we watch a movie and then discuss it. Most importantly, we want to hear from our viewers about what movies we should focus on next. Please send movie suggestions and comments to: postcredits@wdiv.comThis episode is about “Becoming Bond," a documentary on Hulu it explores the life and casting of Australian model George Lazenby as James Bond. More: Post Credits reviews

Welcome to “Post Credits" with Michelle Oliver and Greg Russell. This is where we watch a movie and then discuss it. Most importantly, we want to hear from our viewers about what movies we should focus on next. Please send movie suggestions and comments to: postcredits@wdiv.comOur first episode is all about “Eurovision" -- Will Ferrell’s wacky and musical dramedy on Netflix.

Many of you see us out and about around town, especially Tati Amare asking people questions for Talking with Tati. Now, we are flipping the script and instead we are having you to ask us anything! The whole team of Jason Carr, Tati Amare, Kila Peeples and Michelle Oliver, answered two of viewer questions today. First question was for Tati and Jason from Lynn Rushing, she asked them where is there favorite place to go in Michigan and why? The other question was from Katrina Meyers, who asked Kila and Michelle what is the best life advice someone has giving you.

From Chinese-American classics like General Tsos tofu to more inventive creations like cheeseburger spring rolls and Korean bao buns, The Peterboro restaurant in Detroit offers a wide variety of dishes. The restaurant is located in the neighborhood once known as Detroits Chinatown on Peterboro Street, in the district now called Midtown. If you choose takeout, the meals are packaged in microwave-safe containers to easily reheat the food at home. Michelle Oliver picked up a large order to-go. To see what she brought home, and get a peek inside the beautifully designed restaurant check out the video above.

Our resident foodie, Michelle Oliver, joined up with AJ Williams from the Michigan Chronicle to Find Your Fix for Egg Rolls! These are enjoyed a bit differently than most egg rolls. 2) Irish Egg Rolls McShanes Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar/1460 Michigan Ave., DetroitThese egg rolls are like a corned beef and cabbage dinner all rolled up in a crispy wrapper. 4) Mac and Cheese Egg Rolls Round House BBQ/2760 W Jefferson Ave., TrentonThese egg rolls are filled with, you guessed it, mac and cheese. 5) Beef Brisket Egg Rolls Round House BBQ/2760 W Jefferson Ave., TrentonFilled with house-smoked beef brisket, coleslaw, cheese, and thousand island dressing, these egg rolls are scrumptious!

Kila tried a box called Tea Pray Love. It is a box that has all of the things you need to have a delightful relaxing day. You choose the kind of tea and treatments you want and then it is delivered in a few days. Michelle tried a DIY painting kit from Board and Brush in Sylvan Lake. Watch the video above to see the subscription box that Tati Amare got from Cratejoys Work Space Spark.

SIGN UP HERE for our “Live in the D Buzz” newsletter and keep up with all the week’s highlights. It’ll show up right in your inbox Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Plus -- Tati, Jason, Michelle, Kila and the entire Live in the D team will share what they’ve been up to. You’ll get quick and easy recipes for comfort foods, money-saving shopping and fashion tips, and everything in between. They’ll share memories that’ll get you thinking of times past, share hand-me-down hacks so you can learn easier ways to do those household chores, and so much more!

Bloomfield Hills – On a chilly morning, when you are stuck at home, a great way to warm yourself up is to indulge in a stack of fluffy pancakes drenched in maple syrup. Now you probably made the pancakes, but have you ever wondered how they make the maple syrup? To get one gallon of maple syrup it requires 40 buckets of sap; that is an extremely small yield. Real maple syrup is not as thick as the stuff made with high fructose corn syrup, but it is still sticky, and will drip more slowly than water. For more information on how they make maple syrup, contact the E.L. Johnson Nature center either online or by phone at 248-433-0885.

We’re talking about what drives you crazy while driving on ‘What’s the Buzz.’ Joining Tati Amare and Jason Carr are Kila Peeples and Michelle Oliver from Live In The D.They started off with: Do you give people “the stare” if they mess up? Kila shared how she will give someone the stink eye if they misbehave on the road, and Jason thoroughly agreed, saying especially when someone merges in front of you going much slower than you were driving. Kila mentioned slow drivers really get on her nerves and she will say something if they are just crawling along. So, “What drives you crazy while driving?” We asked our Facebook fans that and they had a lot to say. Michelle shared some of them with the group, and you can read them all below.

TRENTON- Truago won Vote 4 the Best "Brunch" competition so you know it's a great place to eat! The city of Trenton use to be called "Truago" from 1837 to 1847. The owner of Truago, Jeremy Syrocki, joined Tati Amare and Jason Carr on the show to talk about their top-selling dishes and the community-feeling of the restaurant. Syrocki brought dishes like prime rib, apple-berry salad and lobster topped biscuits to show their array of menu items. Syrocki is also opening a new restaurant in Wyandotte called Major Biddles.

Take a tour of Ypsilanti and discover the cool stores and restaurants you should check out. Ypsilanti has been around since 1809 and is named after Demetrios Ypsilantis, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. After shopping, head down the street to grab a delicious bite to eat at either Haab's Restaurant or MaLou's. It's filled with sparkles and stickers, and you'll have an instant smile as soon as you walk through the door. Go to our Live In The D Facebook page and tell her what town she should tour.

Is it harder to make friends as an adult? How do you make new friends? What do you do to maintain the friendships you do have? What's The Buzz is all about adult friendships. Michelle Oliver also joined in with some viewer comments to the question, "Is it harder to make new friends as an adult?"

Is fall the best season? Are you excited for the new fall shows? We're talking all about fall on What's the Buzz. Joining hosts Tati Amare and Kim DeGiulio on the set today are two big fans of fall: Lauren Crocker, one of the hosts of "The Blaine Fowler Morning Show" on 96.3 WDVD, and Jason Hall with RiDetroit. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Do you prefer real books or are you all about the ebooks? Does music sound better on vinyl or streamed? Do you keep all your pictures digitally or do you like to print them out? In this digital age, What's the Buzz is discussing if the real deal is better than the digital. Michelle Oliver joined in the conversation with viewer comments from social media.

This article is sponsored by our friends at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. We're Taking Off to a destination that is not too far away and it is fun for the whole family. We're exploring Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky Ohio, which is just over two hours away from downtown Detroit. For the thrill seeker's in the family, they've recently added 5 new slides including two two-person tube slides, one one-person tube slide, and two body slides. To see more of what Kalahari Resorts offers, including their special packages, and to make your family reservation, visit their website at kalahariresorts.com.

What signifies the start of fall to you? Is it when you first have to turn on the heat? We're talking all about the changing seasons on What's the Buzz. Joining hosts Jason Carr and Tati Amare on the panel today were: Mark Sobolewski, a teacher, comedian and writer; Kim Trent, a writer, and Wayne State Regent; and Jason Hall with RiDetroit. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Michelle Oliver shows Live in the D how to have fun on the Huron RiverCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Between warm fluffy waffles, jumbo-sized cookies, and freshly made donuts there are a lot of ways to make an ice cream sandwich. Michelle Oliver and Kim DeGiulio traveled around Metro Detroit to Find Your Fix for ice cream sandwiches. 1) The Custard Hut's Hot Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich25947 W Warren St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127This place is serving up an ice cream sandwich between two warm waffles. The Custard Hut, being primarily an ice cream shop, has a large variety of custards and ice creams that you can choose from. Their espresso caramel chip ice cream sandwich gives you an upgrade on the traditional coffee and donut breakfast.

Spring officially arrives in less than two weeks and soon the skin you've been hiding under long sleeves and pants all winter will be revealed! He brought in a plethora of self-tanners, bronzers, and self-tanners combined with bronzers. These differ from self-tanners in that they are purely cosmetic and will come off after a wash. Bronzers come in liquids and powders and vary in tones. Another hot tip from Jon Jordan was to mix a little bit of self-tanner into your daily moisturizer to counteract ashiness. Follow these tips and your skin will have a nice, healthy glow without any damage.

Local 4 Style Editor Jon Jordan showed Tati Amare how to find the right false eyelashes and how to properly apply them. Our Michelle Oliver and Kila Peeples kindly agreed to be our models, trying on a range of eyelashes. For Michelle, Jordan cut the lash in half to fit her eye. For Kila, Jordan applied magnetic eyelashes which are all the rage with make-up artists and influencers. The trick is to line up the top and bottom lashes almost perfectly so it is close to the lash line and looks natural.