February 18, 2020

5 Food Focused Films for 2020

Films provide a channel for inspiration, escape, education and sometimes even a new-found purpose. Alex, our UP Local Food Coordinator, picked out the following 5 films to keep…

January 22, 2020

The UP Food Exchange: A New Online Marketplace

The Upper Peninsula region’s local food council, the U.P. Food Exchange, is fueled by the momentum of individuals, organizations and businesses looking to support more centralized and healthier…

October 21, 2019

Spice it up with Curried Squash Soup!

The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market held their annual winter squash tasting recently led by Sarah Monte of the Marquette Food Co-op. Our UP Local Food Coordinator, Alex Palzewicz,…

August 18, 2019

Thinking Fall: Pork, Potatoes & Peas

Here in the Upper Peninsula the nights are getting chilly again, which means we all are busy soaking up what’s left summer. Kayaking, hiking, biking and event after…

August 18, 2019

Get to the Farm! Central UP Farm Tours

Every farm visit is unique, but the one common denominator is that you’ll always leave with a deeper appreciation for food and those who work so hard to…

July 16, 2019

Alex’s Favorite Smoothie Recipes

Here we are already in July, and the temperatures are finally feeling like summer here in the UP. June gave growers a slow start, but now we’ve had…

June 27, 2019

We’re Growing! Taste the Local Difference Expands

Exciting changes are coming to Taste the Local Difference this year! First, we are pleased to announce two new employees in West Michigan. Second, we will publish one…

June 14, 2019

Know Your Farmer: Mighty Soil Farm

Mighty Soil Farm is a small organic farm run by Kate Debs and Joe Newman in the Upper Peninsula town of Chatham. They pack a punch on their…

May 20, 2019

You’re Invited! 2019 Guides to Local Food Parties

We are celebrating our new 2019 Guides throughout Michigan and you’re invited! Each year, we publish a glossy, magazine-style Guide to Local Food for Northern Michigan & the…

May 15, 2019

Eat Small: Roasted Rabbit with Gravy

In 2017, Tim & Naomi decided to start the Happy Hoppers Organic Rabbit Farm. They both grew up with rabbits so it was a natural fit. Originally, they…