April 12, 2023

Turkish Salad

Try this recipe for Turkish Salad anytime of the year, complimented with brown butter and a garlic vinaigrette!

April 5, 2023

Sunday Quiche

Serve this quiche, full of local market finds, for Sunday breakfast (or lunch or dinner!) This local recipe is from the Serving Spoon in Menominee.

March 26, 2023

Asparagus & Ribeye Rollatini

This recipe from Fresh Forage in Ann Arbor combines local ribeye steak with Spring asparagus for a great start to grilling season!

May 10, 2022

Spring Watchlist: Strawberries, Rhubarb, Asparagus

Farmers across Michigan talk about their first Spring and early Summer harvests, from rhubarb to asparagus, and strawberries.

April 22, 2021

Crop Spot: Asparagus

During Michigan springtime, one of the first vegetables you’ll find available in your garden and at the farmers market is asparagus! This versatile veggie can be prepared in…

March 26, 2021

Spring 2021 Cookbook: Ruffage by Abra Berens

Spring is all about the excitement of fresh vegetables heading back to farmers markets and farm stands, and we’ve chosen a book to highlight the excitement of cooking…

June 16, 2020

Asparagus Frico

Asparagus season is here! And here is a simple asparagus season recipe to create elevation to any soup, salad or pasta dish with a delicious garnish: an asparagus…

May 1, 2018

Celebrate the Kick-off of Asparagus Season in Empire

Did you know that May is National Asparagus month? If you are anything like me, you can’t wait for the first asparagus spears to start nudging their way…

November 30, 2016

Cafe Sante Blonde Bloody Mary

Living in Northern Michigan is a luxury and something I took for granted when I moved to Florida and then to Grand Rapids. I missed the peace and…

June 15, 2015

Norconk Farm

Harry Norconk is weighing asparagus when I arrive at Norconk Farms. Asparagus season is in full swing and he doesn’t have time to sit and chat, so instead…