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.

February 11, 2022

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April 23, 2021

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…

September 6, 2018

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…

July 7, 2018

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…

April 2, 2018

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…

February 5, 2018

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…

June 6, 2017

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…

May 1, 2017

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…

March 7, 2017

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…