October 3, 2016

Heartwarming Butternut Squash, Leek, & Basil Risotto

Total disclosure: I have never made risotto before, but I saw a recipe for Butternut Squash, Leek, and Basil Risotto from Bon Appetit magazine and had to make it.

September 12, 2016

Reaping What Farmers Have Sown

“Before the reward, there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy.” – Ralph Ransom The abundance of northern Michigan’s…

September 6, 2016

More than just a Market: Grow Benzie

Grow Benzie’s Farmers Market is celebrating its 6th year as one of the few afternoon markets available in the region. 

September 6, 2016

Fall in Love with Fall at Pittsfield Farmers Market

The Pittsfield Township Farmers Market is open Thursdays 3-7pm, through October 1st. It is located at the corner of Platt Rd. & Michigan Ave. in Pittsfield Township (6201 W.…

September 6, 2016

Stormcloud Brewing Company Grows Community

Local foods infuse Stormcloud Brewing Company, from the food to the brewery and even the hands-on customer experience.

September 2, 2016

Shetler Family Dairy welcomes all, to 16th Annual Event

Shetler milk became a local staple in northwest Michigan soon after the family began bottling and distributing to retail stores sixteen years ago. George and Sally Shetler raised…

August 12, 2016

Exploring Food: Zucchini

By week seven of my share I had things down. Everything was starting to look familiar and I knew what I was doing. However, I found something in…

August 8, 2016

Manistee Farmers Market

The Manistee Farmers Market has been in operation since 2002. The 2016 season is on Saturdays 8:00am-1:00pm,  May 28th through October 8th. It is located at the corner…

August 8, 2016

Just Great Food

The idea for the Traverse City Film Festival was first conceived in Amical, a downtown favorite, so it’s only natural that after 12 years of just great movies,…

August 5, 2016

Exploring Food: Bok Choy

I must say that week six of my share was the best so far. It led me to cook with something brand new that I now love and…