Crop Spot: Arugula
This peppery, pleasant edition to the salad bowl originated as a weed in the Mediterranean region. Since Roman times, however, this plant has been widely cultivated and enjoyed…
Crop Spot: Radishes
After months of gray skies and storage vegetables, the first spring crops are a welcome relief for the eyes and the palette. An often underappreciated crop is the…
7 Tips to Make the Most of your CSA Share
Spring has officially sprung! As you shake off the winter haze, now is the perfect time to start planning thinking about where your food is coming from this…
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…
Slow Traditions
For me, food has always been a source of connection, a tool to communicate love, and a way to pass on family traditions. Some of my most vivid…
Crop Spot: Turnips
In the dead of winter, we long for the abundance of summer gardens and farmers’ markets. While their bounty is hard to outshine, it is amazing to take…
Mashed Turnips
Adapted From All Recipes Ingredients 2 large turnips, peeled and cubed 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup milk (can substitute vegetable broth) 3 Tb unsalted butter…
Winter Sweetness: Candy Greens
As our state becomes blanketed in snow, it is easy to think life on the farm grinds to a halt. Fortunately for us eaters, however, many farmers utilize…
Warehouse Space Available in Saline
Macon Creek Malt House is looking for a partner business to share their facility in Saline (20 min southwest of Ann Arbor). If you’re ready for a lower…
Collaboration Builds a Stronger Food System
What do you think of when you hear the word “co-op”? Most people will likely envision a small health food store or perhaps their local credit union. However,…