There’s a New Chef in Town
Michael Timmins was initiated into the world of food at a young age. His parents owned three bakeries in metro Detroit. And since that time, although Timmins has…
A Watershed Moment for NE Michigan’s Regional Food System
America’s highly productive food system is one of its beloved accomplishments. But the environment has paid a high price for this abundance, especially our rivers, streams, and lakes.…
Becoming a Big Fish in a Summer Pond
Ponder for a moment the number of people that metro San Diego is home to (about 3 ½ million)…and consider all the locally sourced food and beer they…
March Maple Madness
This year marked the 6th Annual Michigan Maple Weekend (March 24th-25th in NE Michigan), although the weather didn’t want to cooperate. There’s a pattern of freezing and thawing…
Thunder Bay is Kicking it Up a Few Notches This Summer
The 65th Annual Brew on the Bay in Alpena, hosted by the Rotary Club, sure made a splash this year. As soon as I arrived at the Aplex…
Girl Power
What happens when you put 75+ women farmers from around the country together for four days to tour farms and talk shop, you ask? Magic. Pure magic.
Spicy Kimchi and Pork Ramen for a Savory Arctic Stretch
This time of year, as fresh greens dwindle to paltry proportions, and our northern Michigan season extension expiration looms, I start looking to my fall self to see…
Alcona Regional Farm Conference : Bringing It Back to the Northeast
Farm to Fork Alcona will be hosting the Alcona Regional Farm Conference – Growing for Profit in Northeast Michigan Saturday, February 10th. Local farmers will be able to…
The Coolest Thing About My Job
I’m not bragging, but there are a lot of cool things about my job as the NE Local Food Coordinator with Taste the Local Difference. I get to…
As Local As It Can Get
On October 26, 2017, Thunder Bay Winery hosted a family-style dinner at their wine bar located in the historic Center Building in Alpena. Kevin Peterson, the current chef…