Is Local Food just a Trend?
**This column originally appeared in the July 11, 2015, edition of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. When people ask me if the Local Food Movement is just a trend,…
Fresh, Local Produce is Worth the Wait
In northern Michigan we get through the long, cold winters by looking forward to spring.We appreciate each season because we’ve experienced its absence.To eat seasonally builds this same…
Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Blueberry Muffins with fresh blueberries from Buchan’s Blueberry Hill and a touch of lemon.
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.…
A “Fresh” Perspective
A Review of the Film “Fresh” By Tricia Phelps There are countless documentaries making comments on the current state of our food system. They each differ in varying…
Healthy Eating with Third Coast Bakery
By Tricia Phelps As we embark on a new year, many people are voicing aspirations of change & resolution for the months ahead. I love food too much…
Edible Gifts for the Holiday
By Tricia Phelps Local edible gifts are easy to find if you know where to look. They make great gifts for food lovers near-and-far and can be personalized…
B & B Farms Canola Oil
By Tricia Phelps The popularity of canola oil is on the rise amid reports of its health benefits. On the heels of our two stories of specialty oil…
Thanksgiving and Duerksen’s Turkeys – A Northern Michigan Tradition
By Tricia Phelps Duerksen Turkey Farm is a third-generation farm in Mancelona, Michigan. In the 1940s, Rick Duerksen’s grandmother began raising turkeys, though just enough to sustain the…
A Season of Transition
Cold temperatures are descending on northern Michigan as one season ends and another approaches. But more than ever before, local farmers are extending their growing season with greenhouses,…