Spring Watchlist: Strawberries, Rhubarb, Asparagus
Farmers across Michigan talk about their first Spring and early Summer harvests, from rhubarb to asparagus, and strawberries.
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Know your Farmer: Heartwood Forest Farm
Nestled in the Leelanau Peninsula, Heartwood Forest Farm is a woman owned and operated USDA Certified Organic farm. With two acres of land dedicated to the pollinators who…
Rove Estate & Winery: Part of Traverse City’s Iconic Wine Scene
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…
Summer Spaghetti with Pea Shoot Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
Here is one of my favorite quick and easy recipes to enjoy during the Summer. I always try to make pea shoot pesto in the early Spring and…
Local Shade of Pale
Food Philosophy I personally think it is not only important for us to use as much locally produced food and products as possible, but we also have a…
Winter on the Farm: Leelanau Peninsula Maple Sugar Bush
“You can’t make syrup just anywhere. It requires all the seasons to prompt the trees to give their sweet nectar! The long nights of Winter eventually give way…
Farmer 2 Farmer : Land for the Next Generation
The average age of farm operators in the United States is 58. In the next 20 years, an estimated 70 percent of privately owned agricultural land is expected…
They’re Open! Try these Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate Treats
Yahoo! It’s May! I love May in Northern Michigan because it’s the month of promise and renewal. Soon we’ll revel in long sunny days and nothing pairs better…
Love of Local Food Leads to Tasty Partnerships
Nearly 15 years ago Epicure Catering was born of a desire to showcase the best artisanal products our region has to offer. In a rented commercial kitchen, we…