October 8, 2018

Fall Flavors: Winter Squash

Crunchy leaves. Campfires. Football. Sweaters. And an abundance of squash! Fall is here.

October 3, 2018

Warm up this Winter with a “Michiganized” Vietnamese Bun Bowl

Bún chả is a traditional Vietnamese dish of grilled fatty pork served over rice noodles, usually served with herbs, vegetables, and a dipping sauce. These now internationally popular…

October 2, 2018

Roasted Delicata Squash and Ginger Salad

Delicata squash are a delightful form of winter squash. As the name would suggest, the peel is edible, making these an easy vegetable to cook and enjoy. Enjoy these…

September 7, 2018

Fall Beginnings: Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans

Growing up, I was always pleased when my mom was making a roasted chicken for dinner. The rich, savory aroma filled the house for hours as it cooked.…

August 7, 2018

What to do with all that Zucchini?

You’ve made all the zucchini bread and muffins your stomach can handle and your zucchini plant continues to grow fruits the size of your leg overnight. Beside ding-dong-ditching…

July 7, 2018

Smoked Pork Chops à la Chef Michael Timmins

Smoked Pork Chops à la Chef Michael Timmins

July 7, 2018

Summer Spaghetti with Pea Shoot Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

Here is one of my favorite quick and easy recipes to enjoy during the Summer. I always try to make pea shoot pesto in the early Spring and…

July 7, 2018

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…

June 4, 2018

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…

May 29, 2018

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…