October 24, 2022

Taste the Terroir in Alpena’s Newest Cidery

Presque Isle Farm is open for business in downtown Alpena! Try their cider made from only Northern Michigan apples.

July 6, 2021

How to Buy Michigan Flowers

Here in Michigan, summertime means the majority of our local foods and products are in season! The best way to crown a table full of seasonal, local foods…

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…

December 3, 2019

Cozy Winter Meals: Boosting Nutrition in Winter

Michigan winter can feel long and grey. While there may be less variety in food grown around the state, what is grown makes for some excellent comfort food.…

January 29, 2019

A Challenge to Support Local

This summer, I was the catering manager for Rock River Farm, a flower farm in the central U.P. They are focusing their efforts on flower production, so they…

January 29, 2019

Slow Traditions

For me, food has always been a source of connection, a tool to communicate love, and a way to pass on family traditions. Some of my most vivid…

December 19, 2018

Winter Sweetness: Candy Greens

As our state becomes blanketed in snow, it is easy to think life on the farm grinds to a halt. Fortunately for us eaters, however, many farmers utilize…

November 13, 2018

Dannee’s Baked Kohlrabi Fritters

This is a baked kohlrabi fritter. It can be served over greens or used as a patty for a veggie sandwich. It’s very versatile and tastes great at…

October 8, 2018

Fall Flavors: Winter Squash

Crunchy leaves. Campfires. Football. Sweaters. And an abundance of squash! Fall is here.

July 28, 2017

Asian Lettuce Wraps from the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market

The Pittsfield Township Farmers Market turns FIVE this year! In coordination with National Farmers Market Week, we are hosting a Birthday Bash on Thursday, August 10th.