Seasonal Placemat: Winter Veggies in Michigan
Gather up your crayons and get excited about the local produce available during the chilly months of a Michigan winter: squash, garlic, hardy greens, and root vegetables! Great…
Crop Spot: Michigan Salad Greens
Salad greens range from the cool sweetness of spinach, to the biting freshness of baby arugula. Depending on your preference, greens can take center stage in the form…
Crop Spot: Michigan Squash
Learn more about Michigan summer and winter squash including how to prepare, store, and freeze!
Apples and Roasted Beets with Dukkah and Charred Radicchio
Michigan apples invoke the distinct taste of fall whether you’re baking a pie, stirring a cinnamon-y sauce, or enjoying the fresh crunch of a freshly picked Honeycrisp. However,…
What is a Food Co-op?
Michigan has a number of local food cooperatives (co-ops). Learn about their history, structure, and how to join your local food co-op.
Try a New Recipe at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market
Head to the Taste the Local Difference tent at the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market for a taste of what’s in season!
Crop Spot: Stone Fruits
It’s stone fruit season in Michigan. What are they? How are they prepared? Find out about these seasonal fruits in this Taste the Local Difference article.
Neighborhood Grocery: Detroit’s Only Black-Owned Grocery Store
Detroit’s sole Black-owned grocery store, Neighborhood Grocery, is coming to Jefferson Chalmers in late summer 2022. Seasoned entrepreneur and founder of the project, Raphael Wright, launched the campaign…
Local Foodie Tour: Holland
Tiptoeing through the tulips is certainly a highlight for Hollanders and tourists alike, but the mid-sized southwest city offers plenty of activities and treats throughout the year. What…
2022 Local Food Guide Release Parties
We are so excited to share our 2022 Local Food Guide to Michigan with you! Join us at these parties to pick up a Guide and meet fellow local food lovers!