What’s New? – Papa’s Kitchen

by Eric | Oct 30, 2025 | LBN Food, LBN What's New, Troy

Christina Kalfaian, owner of Papa’s Kitchen, based in Troy, and Katie Maxwell, community development manager for The Pink Fund, told us about their three-year partnership. For every bottle of Pink Greek Papa’s Kitchen dressing purchased, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Pink Fund, which helps breast cancer patients with household bills so they can focus on their treatment. Papa’s Kitchen is available in the produce section of local markets and is also available online.

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Playful Pathways

by Eric | Oct 28, 2025 | Birmingham, LBN Self

Playful Pathways co-founder, Emilee Greenman, designed her Birmingham clinic to be a warm, inviting, and fun space for kids to come for counseling. With a rock climbing wall, swing, toys, and art supplies, Emilee uses Play Therapy to help children express their emotions, process experiences, and develop coping skills.

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What’s New? – Doc Sweet’s Candy Company

by Eric | Oct 23, 2025 | Clawson, LBN Food, LBN What's New

Dave Sklena, owner of Doc Sweets’ Candy in Clawson, stopped by to tell us what’s new for the season. As the largest retail candy store in Michigan, Doc Sweets’ sells everything from TikTok fame items like sour wax candy to vintage treats like penny candy and Wacky Wafers. For Halloween, check out the store’s eyeball and pumpkin-shaped candies, candy corn, Halloween gummies and more. Doc Sweets’ also offers more than 200 different types of soda, with everything from old fashioned root beer to avant garde flavors like maple syrup.

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What’s New? – Ray’s Ice Cream

by Eric | Oct 23, 2025 | LBN Food, LBN What's New, Royal Oak

Jason Eddelston, owner of Ray’s Ice Cream in Royal Oak, stopped by to tell us about some fun Halloween and fall offerings. The parlor serves up molded ice cream in the shape of witches, pumpkins and skeletons, plus new flavors like Halloween Cookies ‘N’ Cream. Ray’s is also collaborating with Blobs to include lower-sugar gummies in sundaes and other ice cream treats. Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Pumpkin Pie M&Ms is another favorite for the fall season, along with staples like cinnamon ice cream. If you can’t make it to the parlor, you can find Ray’s Ice Cream at several local food markets.

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