May 18, 2015

Petal Pushers

Keep an eye out for monthly blog posts featuring vendors from the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmer’s Market, written by Market Manager Julianna Lisuk. Farmer’s Market season has arrived…

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…

May 7, 2015

Jobs in the Industry- Spring/Summer Edition 2015

We’ve had so many fun summer job opportunities come across our desks that we’ve decided to share them all in one place.  These are food jobs, farming jobs,…

April 30, 2015

Local Food Promotion Internship Available

Taste the Local Difference® offers internships year-round to current undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates. Our internships tend to follow the seasons and more specifically the cycles…

March 24, 2015

Treaty Fish Company

Take a look at this beautifully shot presentation about Ed John and his wife Cindi, two Native American fisherman from the Suttons Bay area.  The video respectfully follows…

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.

February 27, 2014

Fall Food Infographic

A guide to fall produce, learn more about the health benefits of these seasonal foods.

Stephanie and Jonathan
February 27, 2014

Black Star Farms Harvest Dinners

Harvest often concludes with a social celebration of the season. It’s a time to remember the energy and hard work that has been poured into the fields, while recognizing…