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…
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…
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…
Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Blueberry Muffins with fresh blueberries from Buchan’s Blueberry Hill and a touch of lemon.
Summer Fruit Smoothie
Smoothies made with fresh, local fruit varied by season.
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.
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…
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…
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…