May 21, 2019

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…

April 17, 2019

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…

March 21, 2019

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…

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…

January 29, 2019

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…

January 29, 2019

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…

January 29, 2019

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…

December 19, 2018

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…

December 17, 2018

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…

November 25, 2018

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,…