Edson Farms: 40 Years devoted to Local Food in Traverse City

Emma Beauchamp, Find Local Food, Retail, Stories, Traverse City

For the last 40 years, Edson Farms Natural Food Store has served Traverse City’s natural food needs. Now the store is bigger than ever with their recent expansion project. Their increased deli and local produce section contributes to their mission of supporting their community.

“With the expansion of product offerings and a more navigable store, we are a more viable option for shoppers looking for healthy food and quality supplements,” said Jessica Edson, owner of Edson Farms. “We are better able to serve the growing number of people in Traverse City looking for a full service health food store.”

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Read local: A new flavor of locavore-ism

Authors, Guest Post, Stories, Traverse City

You already eat, drink, and shop local, right? Today, I invite you to expand your locavore-ism to a new realm: Reading local. Specifically, reading The Orphan Daughter, the story of how two fragile souls – 11-year-old orphan Lucy Ortiz and her aunt, prickly empty- nester Jane McArdle — forge a family in the aftermath of tragedy. Set on Traverse City’s Old Mission Peninsula, it touches on themes of motherhood, finding home, resilience and forgiveness. Here’s why:

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7 Warming Winter Food Events in Traverse City

Bailey Samp, Benefit, Drinks, Eat Local, Environment, Event, Find Local Food, Specialty Producers, Traverse City, Wine

Embrace the long Winter season with these local dinners, community events, and cooking classes in the Traverse City area! There’s plenty of opportunities for everyone to get out of the house on the frightful Winter days ahead.

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Experience Gift Ideas for Hands On Fun this Holiday

Bailey Samp, Eat Local, Find Local Food, Get Involved, Specialty Producers, Traverse City

Looking for the perfect last-minute local gift idea? A cooking class makes a great gift and offers a hands on experience to improve skills in the kitchen, learn something new, and supports local producers throughout northern Michigan. Whether you want to plan a family event or treat your kids to something sweet, these classes offer something for everyone!

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Grow Benzie Food Truck Continues at Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Event, Farmers Markets, Find Local Food, Food Trucks, Guest Post, Loghan Call, Traverse City

Taste the Local Difference is excited to announce that The Grow Benzie Food Truck will continue brunch at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 8 – Noon for the month of October! Stop by the market to enjoy hyper local, vegan brunch featuring produce from many of the vendors who sell at the market, including: Loma Farm, Lakeview Hill Farm, Second Spring Farm, Heartwood Forest Farm. With a strong commitment to sourcing local, 100% of the produce is sourced locally and 95% of all ingredients within Michigan!

As the season changes, Chef Loghan will have delicious hot menu items to keep you warm and satisfied as you browse the market! Be on the lookout for brunch burritos, hot soups, spiced cider, Higher Grounds coffee and their very popular tacos in the coming weeks!

Chef Loghan Call is the owner and regenerative foods chef of Planted Cuisine. He has been working closely with Grow Benzie for the last several months and has become well known for his hyperlocal, plant-based fare.

Tom’s Food Markets: More than Just a Market

Emma Beauchamp, Find Local Food, Retail, Stories, Traverse City

In 1946, Tom and Eva Deering founded Deering’s Market on 11th St in Traverse City. Originally, it served as a small corner market specializing in meat products near downtown. Fifteen years later, in 1961, Tom’s Food Market’s first full sized grocery store was built on the west side of town. Since then, Tom’s Food Markets has grown into six full size grocery stores throughout the region. Despite their expansion, Tom’s has continued its focus on supporting the Traverse City area community.

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Enjoy Certified Local Wine Dinners at Chateau Chantal this Fall

Bailey Samp, Drinks, Event, Find Local Food, Traverse City, Wine

Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn is situated high on a ridge overlooking the rolling vineyards and cherry orchards of Old Mission Peninsula, a perfect backdrop to experience Fall in Northern Michigan. Enjoy the sweeping views of East and West Grand Traverse Bay while enjoying local food and the perfect wine pairing that awaits you. With a 25-year legacy of food and wine education through cooking classes, pairing seminars, wine dinners and gourmet breakfast preparation, Chateau Chantal will impress with an elevating wine experience and a relaxed atmosphere.

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Rove Estate & Winery: Part of Traverse City’s Iconic Wine Scene

Drinks, Find Local Food, Guest Post, Jeni Schmidt, Local Ingredients, Specialty Producers, Traverse City, Wine

What makes northern Michigan so iconic? One could argue that it’s the 105 miles of “fresh coast” surrounded by countless hiking trails, ski hills, lake life, and the world-renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes. Others would say it’s the dozens of festivals hosted throughout the year including the Cherry Festival, Film Festival, or Polka Festival. Some may say it’s simply the diverse foodie options served by that sweet midwestern hospitality. But, only one thing pairs well with all of these iconic experiences: wine. Rove Estate & Winery in northern Michigan is an absolute staple of all things Traverse City, therefore may be one of the most iconic locations of them all.

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Redefining Leadership

Jobs, Traverse City, Tricia Phelps

Imagine a leader of a successful company. They’re probably assertive, right? Have indisputable self confidence, maybe erring on the side of ego, and often lead the company with an iron fist.

It’s true, a lot of businesses have leaders that resemble this description, but one thing is likely – the leader you imagined was probably a man. For generations, women have faced barriers to obtaining careers with a leadership role. Even when they ultimately reach the position, women still encounter a double-edged sword based on the belief that leaders take one single form.

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Cheers to 29 Years at Poppycock’s!

Drinks, Find Local Food, Guest Post, Traverse City, Whitney Butzier Biggs

Our desire is to culture a unique dining experience where exciting, fresh flavors entice your palette and senses. At Poppycock’s, our Executive Chef Chris Day focuses on fresh local ingredients to create his artfully elevated cuisine.

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