Local Foodie Tour: Lansing
Find our picks for a Michigan capital food tour – from coffee from Blue Owl to stouts from Ellison Brewery and Spirits, and everything in between.
Celebrating Unique Michigan Fruits
The great state of Michigan is home to a wide variety of wonderful fruits to find at the farmers market, local grocery store, or even to go pick…
Crop Spot: Cherries
Michigan is known for its cherry production, especially of tart Montmorency cherries. In fact, Michigan produces so many cherries–and other fruits!–that the western part of the state, especially…
Crop Spot: Asparagus
During Michigan springtime, one of the first vegetables you’ll find available in your garden and at the farmers market is asparagus! This versatile veggie can be prepared in…
Crop Spot: Cabbage
Hardy and easy-to-store cabbage is abundant even in late winter. It will keep in cool, moist storage for 3-4 months! Part of the Brassica genus, which includes broccoli,…
Winter Wellness: From the Inside Out
Caring for your body is crucial year-round, but it’s especially important during the winter months. This time of year can take a toll on our bodies. Eating healthy…
Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen forges connections: Majer Family Farms & Poppa’s gourmet Hot Sauce
Marlo Bendon, founder and owner of Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen, in Plymouth, loves connecting people. And when those connections involve local food, she loves fostering them even more.…
Eating Local in the Western U.P.
The Western Upper Peninsula is known for its beauty and remoteness. It’s there where you can see the Porcupine Mountains, the Keweenaw Peninsula, miles of beautiful, tree-lined roads…
The New Normal: Local Farms and Businesses Collaborate
As the global COVID-19 pandemic wears on, farms and businesses are continuing to adapt. One exciting facet of these adaptations are new collaborations between farms, restaurants, and other…