Chef Dave Ellis

Growing up in Michigan one of my favorite fall time memories is going to the cider mill. When you grow up in the area I did, that place is with the freshest cider and donuts! When creating a special seasonal cinnamon roll that captured the nostalgia from those childhood memories, I decided to use all ingredients coming from the mill.
I started off by taking a bushel of fresh apples and cooked them in a cinnamon clove sugar until they were soft and caramelized. I also took an apple butter and turned it into a frosting and a glaze. Next I topped it with a donut crumble that I made from fresh donuts out of the bakery that were twice baked in a cinnamon clove sugar.
Paired with a cup of mulled cider this one really captured the feeling of fall in Michigan.

Recently I was able to enjoy a dining experience from the other side of the plate and was invited to a wine dinner hosted by featuring wine from
It was a refreshing experience to sit and meet new people over delicious wine paired with full flavored and thoughtful food prepared by some young and ambitious local chefs.