Royal Eagle in Harper Woods

We had such a memorable luncheon at the Royal Eagle within the grounds of the St Sabbas Monastery in Harper Woods.  The Russian borscht was outstanding! The various tea sandwiches were fresh and wonderful. The third course consisted of very delicious chicken on skewers with a green salad and homemade dressing. Even the desserts were  incredible with napoleons made on the premises and chocolate fudge cakes with fresh cream. The ambiance and the food made us pleasantly feel as if we were transported to a different time and era.

St Sabbas Monastery in Harper Woods

Tucked away in a subdivision of Harper Woods is the surreal St Sabbas Monastery. Founded in 1999, this Russian Orthodox sanctuary is surrounded by gardens and fountains and includes a delightful little gift shop. Several services are conducted daily where visitors can observe the richly ornate decorations and icons throughout as well as hear beautiful traditional music.

Fat Tuesday at Sweetheart Bakery

It's Paczki Day and we celebrate Mardi Gras all around Michigan.  Get your delectable little custard or jelly filled paczkis at the Sweetheart Bakery in Harper Woods, Macomb or Warren. They will be selling massive quantities. Flavors are raspberry, custard, strawberry, lemon, blueberry, apple and prune.  They also whipped up a mouth-watering chocolate mousse version--to die for--and proudly served by Cathy above. Providing Detroit with the best paczkis since 1963, today everyone indulges in at least one!