February 25, 2019

New Owners for Taste the Local Difference

“It’s the best of both worlds scenario,” I say when people ask. “TLD is able to grow — continuing its mission and strengthening its business all at once.”

February 25, 2019

Crop Spot: Garlic

What is related to onions, leeks and lilies, keeps mythical creatures at bay, enhances the flavor of many dishes, and has antimicrobial properties? If you guessed Allium sativum…

February 22, 2019

New Local Food Coordinator for Detroit: Nick Jones

Nick is an adopted Michigander. After growing up in Colorado, Nick discovered a passion for food and farming at Deep Springs College. That passion eventually led him to…

February 21, 2019

Zilke Farm Kitchen Serves Up Home-Cooked Meals in Milan

Long-time Milan, Michigan farmers, Vicki and Tom Zilke, know how to grow good food. Turns out, they also know how to cook. Since June 2018 when Zilke Farm…

February 21, 2019

Local Fusion Cooking: Beef & Potato Potstickers

This recipe is an ode to my life in Seattle. Folding dumplings was one of the most therapeutic tasks from my kitchen time there. Mostly, it was a…

February 21, 2019

5 Favorite Foodie Films for 2019

We all turn to film and video for inspiration, escape, education and sometimes even in search of purpose. A well done film will take you on a journey…

February 21, 2019

Thank You For Shopping at Tom’s!

Walking through one of the six Tom’s Food Markets locations in Northwest Michigan, you will find the produce section is piled high with best of the season. During…

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February 20, 2019

Keep it Local this Traverse City Restaurant Week

This year, dozens of restaurants are participating in Traverse City Restaurant Week (TCRW) from February 24 – March 2nd . This is the perfect opportunity to take a culinary…

February 20, 2019

Letting (the) Produce Safety ‘Rule’ in Michigan

What is the big deal with food safety? It can be rather ‘gut wrenching’ finding out about potentially contaminated food. Over the year’s farmers, growers, retailers and more…

Alcona FFA Maple Syrup Celebration at the Sugar Shack
February 20, 2019

Super Sweet: Alcona FFA Maple Syrup Celebration Day

Maple syrup production is a strong aspect of the history of the Alcona FFA chapter. However, it wasn’t until 2005 through 2007 that the Alcona FFA chapter wrote…