The Eclectic Kitchen with Channon Mondoux

06/20/2026

My sons and news daughters beach themed wedding is today. I’m ready to head to the beach for the wedding with their pup Tucker . Here are some rehearsal dinner pics - I did the cake for the dinner - a gluten free Lemon Pound Cake Sandcastle surrounded by gf cinnamon crumb cookie sand and candied seashells with whipped Rose Cream and fresh strawberry compote. Served on a lake of blue and green gelatin with whipped cream peaks. Served with an assortment of beach themed lollipops. Like ya do when your new daughter adores a beachy theme.

06/17/2026

Shout Out to Eric Gillish and the local ACF chapter American Culinary Federation of Kalamazoo and Battle Creek

The ACF National Convention is coming to Grand Rapids, and we’re excited to help welcome chefs from across the country with The Live Fire Experience on Monday, June 29!

Hosted by the ACF Chapter of Greater Grand Rapids and in collaboration with other ACF Chapters throughout Michigan, Northern Indiana, Wisconsin, and the Asian Chef Alliance, this chef-driven event will bring together ACF chapters, culinary alliances, top chefs, and foodservice partners from across the Great Lakes region for an evening of live-fire cooking, small plates, beverages, music, and community.

Guests will experience multiple cooking stations featuring wood, charcoal, gas flame, and smoke — all designed to showcase the talent, creativity, and hospitality of our Midwest culinary community.

Join us Monday, June 29, at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids for an unforgettable evening of fire, food, and connection.

Grab Your Tickets Here:

Join the ACF Greater Grand Rapids Live Fire Experience on June 29 at Rosa Parks Circle for live-fire cooking, chef stations, small plates, drinks, music, and culinary community.

05/02/2026

Opening day of Kalamazoo Farmers Market 2026

05/02/2026

Hey K’zoo centric folks I have a surprise for you! You can buy a new gourmet popcorn by Batch Popcorn 🍿 fashioned after moose tracks ice cream Callum a moose tracks -

Chocolate, peanut butter, caramel salty sweet and delicious

A portion of the proceeds goes to Support Canadiana Fest’s Can- Am Peace Jam programming in the fall

You can find it at the Kalamazoo or Texas Township Farmers Market, at Moose Soir’EH next weekend at Old dog Tavern or pick it up at Ron’s Beans on Center St in Portage

04/05/2026

Happy Easter and Spring Everyone!!

This is our brunch today;
Eggs Benedict with Fresh 5 minute Hollandaise (yes 5 minutes and it’s glorious), fresh dill and Fresh Fruit and Whipped Cream.

Everything is gluten free !!

Hollandaise Recipe in the comments