October 22, 2020

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…

October 21, 2020

Crop Spot: Pumpkins

Each year, I look for the Great Pumpkin at every farm stand, at every grocery store, and in every field. I love to collect different varieties of these…

October 13, 2020

Cooking with Kids: Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

Grab your favorite sous chef and prepare cheesy cauliflower mash along with Maddi, Maura, and Eleanor! This delicious side dish is like putting vegetables in disguise — the…

October 13, 2020

Cooking with Kids: Curried Chickpea Wraps

Cook along with Pete, George, and Ramona as they prepare some Curried Chickpea Wraps! These gluten-free wraps were an unexpected kid-favorite so don’t be deterred by the big,…

October 13, 2020

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,…

October 6, 2020

Cooking with Kids: Veggie Fries 2 Ways!

Join Meg and Beau as they prepare delicious (and healthy!) Zucchini & Parsnip fries! This recipe is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Don’t skimp on…

September 27, 2020

A Guide to Apple Varieties

Fall is here! And with that comes the endless varieties of apples! According to Cultivate Michigan, the Mitten state is the third largest producer of apples, after Washington…

September 24, 2020

Foraging and Cultivating of Fungi

There is more to mushrooms than your average portobello! Each week, the owner of Mycophile’s Garden, Chris Swinson, fills his table with a rainbow of fungi at the…

September 24, 2020

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…

September 23, 2020

Groundwork Center Hosts Harvest at Home

Community connection. Who’s not craving that these days, as the words, “social distancing” become far too much a part of our lexicon! Well, here’s a dose of safe,…