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 a variety of ways: raw, steamed, grilled, roasted, or sautéed, which makes it a great choice for an easy and healthy addition to any meal. Keep your […]
How’s your garden planning coming along? Whether you’re a seasoned grower or new to the hobby, raised bed gardens are favored for their many growing benefits. They allow you to grow more food in a small space and can be customized to your growing needs and style. Plus, if you use Morgan Composting’s DAIRY DOO, […]
Groundswell Community Farm in Zeeland is planting a new seed in the West Michigan farming community. BruceMichael Wilson is a Black and Native farmer who took over Groundswell Farm from its previous owners in July 2019 and started a mid-season CSA. Even though his first full season occurred with the onslaught of the pandemic in […]
Spend your afternoon strolling, sipping and savoring at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons! This historic and beautiful location offers a taste of Traverse City, all within walking distance. Here’s some of the stops to include in your next tour: Earthen Ales Drop by Earthen Ales for a can or growler to-go of locally-brewed beer! […]
“Co-ops are for the people, inspired by the people, built and driven by the people,” says Dr. Akua Woolbright, Board President of the Detroit People’s Food Co-op, a lifelong community health educator and a Program Director at the Whole Cities Foundation. Across the country, cooperative grocery stores increase food access and agency in communities. These […]
Spring is all about the excitement of fresh vegetables heading back to farmers markets and farm stands, and we’ve chosen a book to highlight the excitement of cooking with vegetables! Ruffage by Abra Berens explores springtime seasonal eats like sunchokes, radishes, ramps and asparagus, and is perfect for our Spring Cookbook Club! About the Author: […]
Everybody’s version of normal looks a little different right now, but whether you are on-the-go or staying at home, healthy snacking can be an attainable goal! In fact, sourcing local ingredients can not only provide more nutritional value in your snacks, but it also can be just as quick and easy as your typical “go-to”. […]
Do you have a mom that goes to her favorite u-pick farm stand every year? A dad who swears by his local farm eggs? If Mother’s Day and Father’s Day always sneak up on you, then check out our suggestions for great gifts to thank Mom and Dad, all while supporting local farms and small […]
If you use meat in your kitchen, how often do you use the bones? First off, if you’re never encountering bones because you only eat ground meat or chicken breasts, it might be a good time to consider why, and what happens to the rest of the animal you don’t buy. When you buy local […]
Enjoy the season’s finest bounty through a sweet dessert in honor of our matriarch, Helen Lula, whose love for family is shown through good food that is carried on for generations. INGREDIENTS • 2 cups flour• 1 Tbsp cinnamon• 1 tsp ginger• ½ tsp nutmeg• ½ tsp baking powder• ¾ tsp baking soda• ½ tsp […]