Carrot French 75
Try this brunch cocktail recipe using carrot juice and local spirits to celebrate International Carrot Day!
Mackinaw Sunset Sour
Love New York Sours but wish there was more Michigan? Try this recipe from the Carriage House at Hotel Iroquois on Mackinac Island!
Jalapeño Watermelon Slushie
This recipe cools down chili heat with frozen Michigan-grown watermelon!
Crop Spot: Hot Peppers
Hot peppers, or chilis, are a ubiquitous part of cuisines worldwide, but actually are native to the Americas. In fact, the word ‘chili’ comes from the Aztec language,…
Cold Cocktails for a Hot Summer
During a summer like the one we’re experiencing right now, it seems like the temperatures go from hot to hotter. Combat the 90-degree weather with these cold, colder,…
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…
Become a Local Food Enthusiast
Did you know that your dollar is multiplied more than three times when you spend it at a local store, than by purchasing at a national chain? Plus,…
Award-Winning Fruit Syrups Celebrating Local Flavors
Drive due south of Michigan State University’s campus and in 5 short miles you’ll happily find yourself at Swallowtail Farm. This charming diversified fruit, vegetable and flower farm…
A year of Gratitude, Cheers, and Growth at Cultured Ferments
As another summer draws to a close, we pause for a group blessing at the Cultured Ferments brewery for all the season has provided to us. This year has been one…
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…