Carolyn Garay

Carolyn Garay

by | Oct 8, 2025 | LBN Art, Troy

CAROLYN GARAY

Carolyn Garay is a Michigan-based surrealist painter and multimedia artist of figurative narrative and improvisational works. In her work, she uses mediums like oils, ink, and watercolors to explore themes of self, nature, technology, and human connection. She has been featured in galleries and art fairs across Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, and beyond. Caroyln has also taught third to eighth graders how to incorporate game play into art, math, and other educational programming.

Kitchen Creations

Kitchen Creations

by | Oct 2, 2025 | Farmington, LBN Food

Monica Ingles, who co-owns Kitchen Creations in Farmington with her sister, Bertha Ferguson, told us about this 44-year-old business that supports the baking industry. Home bakers and cottage bakers shop there for cookie cutters, candy molds, dyes and even edible cake images they custom print there. She and her sister bring years of baking experience to the business. They own Sorella’s Cake Studio in Livonia as well. Monica’s looking forward to hosting more fun baking events at Kitchen Creations this winter.

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LBN’S Farmer’s Market Updates – October 2025

LBN’S Farmer’s Market Updates – October 2025

by | Oct 2, 2025 | Birmingham, Farmington, LBN Food, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights

October 2025

In this monthly feature, we’ll tell you what’s going on at the farmers markets we’ve interviewed. The Dodge Park Market closed out its season in September, but there are many events happening at the Farmington, Birmingham and Royal Oak Markets that you can look forward to.

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Lone Light Spirits

Lone Light Spirits

by | Sep 25, 2025 | Farmington, Ferndale, LBN Food

Joe Lordon, founder and lead distiller for Lone Light Spirits, told us about this Ferndale-based distillery that opened a new tasting room in downtown Farmington on Aug. 1. The establishment, located on Farmington Road just south of Grand River, offers a menu of seasonal craft cocktails that include their popular spirits, including vodka, gin, bourbon, rum (a new addition) and coffee liqueur. Lone Light partners with many local businesses, including Ground Control in Farmington, B. Nektar Meadery in Ferndale and Mr. Kebab in Ferndale, which provides some snack items offered at Lone Light Spirits. Check out Lone Light’s Spirit of ‘33 Club for special discounts.

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Broth Masters

Broth Masters

by | Sep 25, 2025 | Ferndale, LBN Food

Mother-daughter co-owners of Broth Masters, based in Ferndale, are proud of their organic, slow-cooked chicken and bone broth. Dorothy and Laya Barak got into the business when seeking healthy foods that were anti-inflammatory and good for gut health. The broth comes frozen and has no added sodium or preservatives, and it’s available to ship nationwide. Made from pasture-raised bones and fresh vegetables, the broth is thick and hearty, and good for sipping alone or for use in recipes.

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