December 19, 2022

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…

December 4, 2022

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…

October 2, 2022

Crop Spot: Michigan Squash

Learn more about Michigan summer and winter squash including how to prepare, store, and freeze!

September 13, 2022

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,…

July 20, 2022

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.

July 5, 2022

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!

July 3, 2022

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.

June 8, 2022

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…

June 7, 2022

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…

May 13, 2022

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!