Crop Spot: Honey
Here in Michigan, we often find ourselves celebrating every exciting sign of the return of Spring. A ray of sunshine, waking up to birdsong, a hint of green…
Ojibwe Chef Reclaims “Food as Medicine” through Indigenized, Accessible Food
Chef Cam Stott is using traditional Native foods to remind people that food is medicine and that Native people are still here, through his new project Thirteen Moons…
Crop Spot: Cabbage
Hardy and easy-to-store cabbage is abundant even in late winter. It will keep in cool, moist storage for 3-4 months! Part of the Brassica genus, which includes broccoli,…
Local Food Icons: Three Women You Should Know
It’s Women’s History Month! This month is all about amplifying the stories of women, and we’re highlighting a few who have made a significant impact on local food…
MSU Incubator Farm Seeks Applications
Are you interested in starting your own farm one day, but looking for a little more experience and mentorship first? The Michigan State University Farm Business Incubator could…
Five Food Focused Films for 2021
I love using film as a method to learn more about food. Each February, I share some films that have impacted my perspective around food. See my picks…
Upcoming Michigan Virtual CSA Fair! 2/26
The Michigan Statewide CSA Network, a collaboration between Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), MSU Extension, and Taste the Local Difference, is excited to announce their upcoming Michigan…
Crop Spot: Rutabaga
Rutabaga is an underappreciated winter root vegetable, often just noted for its funny name. While it may not seem special compared to other winter delights like potatoes and…
Life Lessons From Culinary School
I recently finished a journey through culinary school, graduating with my fresh Culinary Sales and Marketing degree from the Great Lakes Culinary Institute. While I did learn a…
Winter 2021 Cookbook Club: Zingerman’s Bakehouse
Michigan winters are filled with perfect baking days: the cold invites you to preheat the oven, snowy days ask for warm freshly-baked bread, and sweaters allow for extra…