August 24, 2015

Grandpa’s Easy Fridge Pickles

The only exact things about this recipe are the measurements for the brine.  Everything else is up for grabs – the amount of garlic or dill, the amount of…

June 22, 2015

Strawberry Season

It’s strawberry season in northern Michigan and we love this bright red beauty. You can snack on them by the quart, top them with whip cream or use them…

May 15, 2015

Rhubarb Ginger Puree

Rhubarb grows in many farms and backyards throughout Michigan. It’s often used in pies as a tart component to an overall sweet dish, but we find that people…

August 20, 2014

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Blueberry Muffins with fresh blueberries from Buchan’s Blueberry Hill and a touch of lemon.

July 24, 2014

Summer Fruit Smoothie

Smoothies made with fresh, local fruit varied by season.

June 24, 2014

Homemade Flatbread Pizza

This simple grilled flatbread will become a staple this summer. Toppings can vary by season, but the simple five-minute naan is even tasty enough to eat by itself.

November 20, 2013

Co-op Thanksgiving Recipes

Here are some delectable dishes from The Grain Train in Petoskey and Oryana Community Co-op in Traverse City – two of NW Michigan’s best-known natural food stores for…

November 20, 2013

A Non-GMO Thanksgiving Infographic

We get a lot of questions from the community about sourcing Non-GMO products.  Here’s a sweet infographic from the Non-GMO Project on sourcing your Thanksgiving feast.  From the…

November 18, 2013

Yogurt “Cooked” in a Cooler

By Bill Palladino Last month you heard me bemoaning the lack of local proteins available for purchase in northwest Michigan.  I neglected to say that one easy protein…