Louise Earl Butcher: Quality & Community in West Michigan
The vast majority of chicken we purchase and consume in the United States is from a breed known as the Cornish Cross. The hybrid was first developed after…
Eating like a Local in Alpena, Part 3 of 3
This is the final installation of our three part series featuring the growing local food scene of the picturesque port of Alpena! Read on to find the best…
Crop Spot: Eggplant
Eggplant is most commonly celebrated as a staple of Mediterranean cuisine. However, did you know that it is thought to have been domesticated in Southeast Asia as early…
4 Ways to Store Summer Berries
At the farmers market, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries abound. A visit to the local U-pick farm is an essential item on the weekend agenda. As we hit peak…
U-Pick Rules at King Orchards
Need a break from the beach? King Orchards offers great family fun for all ages. Starting with strawberries in June and ending with apples in October, there is…
Eating Like a Local in Alpena, Part 2 of 3
With summer (finally) under way on the Sunrise Side, the quaint, small town of Alpena is abound with tourists seeking the best local food and libation experiences for…
Introducing 2 New Local Food Coordinators
We are excited to introduce our two new employees at Taste the Local Difference. Annaliese Brown will serve as a West Michigan Local Food Coordinator out of Grand…
Pork, Mushrooms & Wild Rice : Modern Twist on a Childhood Meal
Many of us all have that one dish that seemed to make it to the dinner table more often than most. My mom, who worked full time, often…
Quick Pickles: Meal Prep Hero
Pickling is one of my favorite ways to celebrate seasonal produce. The process is simple, quick, and almost mess-free. Pickled vegetables are great to have on hand in…
Eating Like a Local in Alpena, Part 1 of 3
One of the best parts about traveling across the Mitt during the summer is discovering new, locally-sourced farmers markets, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and all the events in between!…