Small Stores that are Big on Local
Where’s your go-to shop to treat yourself? Explore these Michigan local food grocers and retail stores that uplift other makers and artisans.
Explore Crafts & Cafés at these 3 NE Michigan Businesses
Do you live or travel to the Sunrise side of Michigan? Make sure to add these three food and art boutiques to your itinerary!
5 Local Tips for Easy Holiday Entertaining
Michigan sources make entertaining for the holidays easy! Be a locally minded host with anything from local pasta to Christmas Mead.
Proteins and Vegan Mains for the Holiday Table
Interested in trying something new and local for the holidays? We’ve listed Michigan local sources for centerpiece mains, from leg of lamb to butternut squash.
Local Upgrades for Your Packed Lunch
Michigan makers make it easy to pack local for lunch! Find our favorites, from cookies to hand pies.
Local Foodie Tour: Lansing
Find our picks for a Michigan capital food tour – from coffee from Blue Owl to stouts from Ellison Brewery and Spirits, and everything in between.
Taco Tuesday Goes Local
With most Summer food holidays already under our belt for the year, it’s easy to forget that there’s a fun weekly celebration all August (and year) long! Taco…
A Guide to Shopping Locally at your Neighborhood Market by Meijer
Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Royal Oak are three distinct cities with one thing in common: they’re home to a local neighborhood market by Meijer. Meijer, a Michigan company…
In Detroit, Collaboration is Key for Farm and Food Businesses’ Success
Last spring, when lockdown measures were in place and trips to the grocery store were fraught, Detroit farm and food businesses stepped in to offer an alternative. “Covid…
Perspectives: What It’s Like to be a Michigan Black Business Owner
This past year was not easy for business owners. Restaurant owners navigated constant changes in policy and safety updates, farmers rallied for the safety of their employees, markets…