October 15, 2019

Quick Pickles for Fall

Can you pickle it? Try out this simple quick pickling recipe and method for all of your favorite fall veggies!

October 1, 2019

Roasted Pumpkin Mole

This recipe, courtesy of FYT Health Foods, is perfect for warming up cold Traverse City fall nights!

September 17, 2019

Roman Green Beans

Forget the mushy, flavorless green beans of the past. Try out this recipe for zippy, crisp beans! Our dietetic intern, Mieko Diener, prepared this dish at a recent…

August 18, 2019

Thinking Fall: Pork, Potatoes & Peas

Here in the Upper Peninsula the nights are getting chilly again, which means we all are busy soaking up what’s left summer. Kayaking, hiking, biking and event after…

August 5, 2019

4 Ways to Store Summer Berries

At the farmers market, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries abound. A visit to the local U-pick farm is an essential item on the weekend agenda. As we hit peak…

July 16, 2019

Kohlrabi Slaw with Coriander Vinaigrette

Try this recipe for a fresh take on kohl-slaw!

July 16, 2019

Grilled Salmon with Peaches

Michigan peaches are a tasty treat that brighten up any snack, meal, or dessert. The peak growing season for peaches in Michigan begins in July and carries through…

July 16, 2019

Alex’s Favorite Smoothie Recipes

Here we are already in July, and the temperatures are finally feeling like summer here in the UP. June gave growers a slow start, but now we’ve had…

June 26, 2019

Pork, Mushrooms & Wild Rice: Modern Twist on a Childhood Meal

Many of us all have that one dish that seemed to make it to the dinner table more often than most. My mom, who worked full time, often…

June 26, 2019

Quick Pickles: Meal Prep Hero

Pickling is one of my favorite ways to celebrate seasonal produce. The process is simple, quick, and almost mess-free. Pickled vegetables are great to have on hand in…