Michigan is home to hundreds of breweries. From ales to stouts, there are thousands of flavors, styles, and methods of Michigan beer to explore. If you want to be in the know about all things local food and ale, we’ve got a contest for you! Enter to win our Michigan Local Food & Drink Enthusiast […]
Genisys Credit Union is proud to announce a partnership with Taste the Local Difference® to bring “What’s Cookin’?” cooking demonstrations to Metro Detroit farmers markets this season. Each cooking demo will feature a unique recipe from a local chef with ingredients shoppers can find at the farmers market. Plus, market goers will get to enjoy […]
It’s Pride month! One of the most commonly used symbols to celebrate LGBT+ diversity is the rainbow and the rainbow flag. This flag was created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker to create a unifying symbol of pride for the gay community. (source) These colors symbolize harmony, spirit, life, and more. The same colors of the […]
What goes into the price of cuts of local meat? In addition to the cost of raising and caring for the animals, the expense of processing the meat is another factor. Throw-in-the-pan cuts, like chops or steaks, are popular because of their ease of use, but require more processing by the farmer before getting to […]
From the Keweenaw Co-op to the Detroit People’s Food Co-op, Michigan is home to many cooperatively owned grocery stores (shoutout to Marquette Food Co-op on celebrating 50 years!)Marquette is now also home to its first cooperatively owned craft brewery, Drifa Brewing Company.
Radishes are one of the first joys of spring, bringing pops of red and green to the field, market, and kitchen. They are easy to maintain in the field and grow in as little as 3 weeks. Thousands of years ago, they began as cultivars in China before spreading West. Additionally, radishes were commonly eaten […]
Hop on one of MoGo’s red cruisers and pedal your way through West Village, Eastern Market, and Midtown’s finest local food businesses. New this year, MoGo, Detroit’s non-profit bike-share organization, is proud to partner with Taste the Local Difference for a featured foodie bike tour. Riders can find the ride in the TOTAGO app by […]
Situated within walking distance of city and county parks, The Redford Township Market at the Marquee offers an outdoor farmers market with the comforts of indoor shopping provided by its unique open air design. Beginning June 20th and running through October 17th, the farmers market will be open for shopping each Sunday from 10:00 am. […]
The past year has seen its fair share of new online ordering systems and doorstep delivery services in and outside of the local food system. Very few of these tools, however, combine an exclusive focus on local food with the ease of online ordering and the convenience of delivery. The exception is Market Wagon– an […]
It’s early summer in Michigan! And here at Taste the Local Difference, that means one thing: a new edition of our annual Local Food Guide. We’re busy hand delivering our Guides to a local food business near you! Our Local Food Guide is the ultimate resource for finding local food in your neighborhood, with local […]