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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…