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…
Fall Food Tour of Grand Rapids
The fall colors are getting better each day in West MI. Grand Rapids, a.k.a. Beer City, is full of great Oktoberfest beers right now, as well as morning…
Exploring Detroit’s Community Markets
The oldest and most visited farmers market in Detroit, Eastern Market, has been one of the cornerstones of the city for over 125 years. Providing guests with not…
Farm Estar: New App Connects Consumers to Farmers
Sonny Singh loves attending his local farmers market, but often missed the opportunity due to his work running a restaurant. “Knowing other people must have the same problem,…
Keeping the (fe)Male in Male’s Grocery
Male’s Grocery is located in the old North Branch House which is celebrating its 150 year anniversary. Established in 1870 by William Faught, the North Branch House is one of…
Pantry Superheroes
As anyone who has tapped in to their local food sources knows, sometimes you end up with a fridge full of fantastic produce, ready to spoil if you…
Local Foodie Checklist: August
The Local Foodie Checklist gives you five ways to become involved in the local food near you — here are some suggestions for August! Have a jam sesh!…
Summer Road Trip: Marquette Edition
The Upper Peninsula is a hot road trip destination for midwesterners these days. The famed Pictured Rocks draw many to the Central UP. Less than an hour away…
Know Your Farmer: Agape Organic Farm
A chance trip to the Ohio State Fair in 2013 completely altered the course of Shara Trierweiler’s life. After wandering the fair, she found herself in deep conversation…
Cold Cocktails for a Hot Summer
During a summer like the one we’re experiencing right now, it seems like the temperatures go from hot to hotter. Combat the 90-degree weather with these cold, colder…