“I am sorry to say that Peter was not very well during the evening. His mother put him to bed, and made some camomile tea; and she gave a dose of it to Peter! “One table-spoonful to be taken at bedtime.” –Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter Here’s a quick recipe to put your carrots to bed with some […]
The Upper Peninsula is a hot road trip destination for midwesterners these days. The famed Pictured Rocks draw many to the Central UP. Less than an hour away from these rocks is Marquette, Michigan, the UP’s largest city. Check out these spots in Marquette that feature locally grown and made food and goods. Please note, […]
The Brinery (Ann Arbor, MI) aims to nourish the community with traditionally fermented foods, such as hot sauces, sauerkrauts, kimchi, and once again, tempeh. Tempeh from the Brinery has been on hiatus since the end of 2017, when they decided to focus on their core vegetable ferments. The Brinery staff, and fans, are excited to […]
A chance trip to the Ohio State Fair in 2013 completely altered the course of Shara Trierweiler’s life. After wandering the fair, she found herself in deep conversation with a female livestock farmer. “She was so knowledgeable and impressive that we ended up chatting for hours and that was the impetus of my interest in, […]
Last week, I stopped off at Burritt’s Fresh Market in Traverse City. It’s always been a favorite of mine, because every visit feels special. With a huge wine selection and wide array of local products, fresh beef, and daily fish deliveries, Burritt’s is your one-stop shop for all the best ingredients needed for a great […]
Light of Day Organic’s certified Organic (MOSA) & Biodynamic (Demeter) farms are located in Leelanau County. They have been growing and producing small batches of loose leaf tea since 2003. The company was founded by Angela Macke, a Registered Nurse and Horticulturalist who believes that a gentle, holistic approach is the most effective way to restore optimal […]
Sending you good vibes from Eight Plates Farm in Mayville, which is located in the southern Thumb of Michigan. Our farm is family run, and is kept up and nourished by myself, Carla, my husband, Paul, and our four kids: Silas, Eve, Phoebe, and Piper. My parents, Mitchell and Krystal LaBair are also an integral […]
As Michigan’s local food marketing firm, we produce a free, glossy, magazine-style Local Food Guide each year. It contains a directory to local food businesses like farms, restaurants, breweries, and more. Plus, the Guide always features seasonal recipes from some of our favorite Michigan business, stories of local food champions, and tips on enjoying the […]
Blueberries, a member of the heather family, are native to Michigan and can be found growing in prairies, woodlands, rocky bluffs, sand dunes and bogs across the state. Most Michiganders, however, don’t forage for these tasty treats but instead get them from our state’s nearly 600 blueberry farms- most of which are in the Southwest […]
Did you know that Michigan is the only State that has Produce Safety Technicians? There are six Produce Safety Techs in the State that assist fresh produce growers in implementing and tailoring their practices to meet the highest produce safety standards. The Technicians are housed in the Conservation Districts, and are located in areas that […]