December 18, 2018

10 Ideas for Local Stocking Stuffers

The countdown is dwindling til Christmas! These are last minute stocking stuffers that support local producers in your area. Find these treats at your local farmers market, co-op, or…

November 26, 2018

Young Professionals of the Upper Peninsula

Where are the young people? It’s a question I have been asked a lot this past year as Upper Peninsula Local Food Coordinator for Taste the Local Difference.…

November 26, 2018

Terra Madre : Where the Joy and Justice of Food Meets

Every other year, in late September, the northwestern Piedmont region of Italy transforms into the town square for the global Slow Food movement’s gathering, Terra Madre. In the…

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,…

November 25, 2018

Enjoy Local Produce at these Winter Northwestern Michigan Markets

Try out these three Northwest Michigan markets this morning to stay local year-round!

November 19, 2018

A Farmer’s Diary: Beginning Farmer Institute, Part 2

Our second session with the 2018-19 National Farmers Union’s (NFU) Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) took us into the country’s heart of organic produce, the salad bowl of America,…

November 13, 2018

Dannee’s Baked Kohlrabi Fritters

This is a baked kohlrabi fritter. It can be served over greens or used as a patty for a veggie sandwich. It’s very versatile and tastes great at…

November 12, 2018

Make this Stunning Vegetable Carpaccio for your Thanksgiving Table

Head to your local fall market for seasonal favorites like crunchy apples and sweet beets. Use a mandoline to thinly slice these veggies and arrange on a plate.…

October 8, 2018

Fall Flavors: Winter Squash

Crunchy leaves. Campfires. Football. Sweaters. And an abundance of squash! Fall is here.

October 5, 2018

Move over Millet, Amaranth, and Bulgur: Teff is on the Scene

Teff, or eragrostis tef, is native to Ethiopia and is the world’s tiniest grain. It is about the size of a poppy seed but packs a huge nutritional…