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Channon Mondoux

Channon Mondoux is a published author, food historian, and local food chef. Her work reflects decades of experience in private and commercial kitchens, having food adventures that have taken her across the country and places beyond. She is an avid historical re-enactor who puts her culinary skills to work by creating dishes from bygone eras as well as reinventing modern cuisine using time-honored traditions. A native of Windsor, Ontario, Canada she is married to Dan and has three sons.

Channon Mondoux's Latest Articles

Riding the gravy train to Kzoo’s Canadiana Fest: Healthy poutine? You bet!

To tempt tastebuds for Kalamazoo's upcoming Canadiana Festival and its World Champion Poutine Contest, Chef Channon Mondoux, festival organizer, and SW Second Wave Food Writer, shares her recipe for 'healthy' poutine, that French Canadian guilty pleasure of fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy.

Southwest Michigan chefs joined by chance and ramen

When making ramen, the noodle is an essential ingredient. A serendipitous meeting of a West Michigan ramen soup restaurateur and a Mattawan pasta maker has created a premier ramen that is gathering rave reviews online. Second Wave's Food Writer Channon Mondoux brings you the story along with her mouth-watering accounts of both pasta and soup.

Apples of John Claridge’s eyes: Marcellus heirloom apple farm boasts 80 varieties

For a living taste of history, visit Marcellus’ Spirit Springs Farm started by the late John Claridge. The 70-year-old orchard features over 80 heirloom apple varieties. A new generation of the family is keeping the spirit alive in the orchard. And those who tour the land appreciate its unique offerings.   

‘Brewing Means Hope’ for the people of Ukraine and a Kalamazoo brewer supports the cause

Over 150 breweries from Australia, Hong Kong, the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Belgium, the U.K., and other countries are supporting Ukraine. A Kalamazoo brewer, Final Gravity, is among them. One Ukrainian brewer calls it a crucial sign of support.

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