Move over Millet, Amaranth, and Bulgur: Teff is on the Scene
Teff, or eragrostis tef, is native to Ethiopia and is the world’s tiniest grain. It is about the size of a poppy seed but packs a huge nutritional…
For the Love of Onions
Almost every decent meal starts with onions.
Cultivating Health through School Gardens
Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District (TBA ISD) is using gardening as a tool to improve student health. Thanks to SNAP-ED funding through the USDA and the Michigan…
Good Food, Better Health
Baste. Blanch. Chiffonade. Roast. Saute. Zest. Ever see these terms on recipes and wonder “what the heck does that mean?” ? Well, if you have, you are not…
Ready, Set, Grill! Summertime Grilled Vegetables
Summer grilling is in full swing! Local vegetables are ready to join the picnic. Here are our favorite vegetables to throw on the grill: • Carrots • Cauliflower • Corn • Eggplant…
Lady Jane Gourmet Seed Co.: Hemp & Health
In an era when many food products are processed and modified, Lady Jane Gourmet Seed Co seeks to provide better access to healthy, whole food options. Based in…
Berry Sweet: Fragaria ananassa (aka strawberry)
Strawberry season is here! Strawberry season is here! In Michigan, farmers produce over 46,000 pounds of these juicy berries between early June and, weather depending, mid-July. Some growers…
Lady Jane Seed Co.: Understanding the Hemp Plant
Hemp is a plant we’re hearing more about these days. However, there is a lot of confusion around this delicious and versatile plant. Many people wonder if hemp…
Healthy Habits Sprouting at Platte River Head Start!
The Head Start classrooms over at Platte River in Benzie County are instilling healthy habits in kids with help from Taste the Local Difference (TLD). Through the Building…
Move Over Chia…there is a New Superfood in Town!
Move over chia, step aside quinoa, it’s time for hemp seeds to take center stage! These small but mighty seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. They contain all 9-essential…