Winter is coming and, with it, local food businesses are bracing for impact. As we cozy up and stay safe at home, our beloved restaurants and shops are navigating the need to pivot, yet again. “There’s an upcoming season of hustling hard, reinventing, celebrating small joys, and unfortunately, suffering some substantial losses,” says Lauren Bloom […]
We are proud to release our annual holiday gift guide. This year, you can find delicious, useful, and of course, LOCAL, items that make for great gifts at michiganlocalgiftguide.com. Organized by categories, it’s easy to find the perfect present for anyone on your list, whether they have a sweet tooth or enjoy relaxing with a glass of Michigan […]
Marine Meat Market is one of seven main chandlers on the Great Lakes. This means they provide two weeks of groceries for 13-25 sailors on each ship that they service, year round. Their territory goes from the UP down to Toledo and Lake Eerie, and they even provide to Chicago once in a while. This […]
This year, I decided to try using traditional ingredients in new ways. I created this Pumpkin Pinto Cake recipe for the bean category in the Indigenous Chopped Challenge. As an aspiring Indigenous Chef and founder of my catering business; Makwa Niwiisin, the purpose of what I do is to bring our traditional ingredients to an all […]
We love Thanksgiving – but this year is going to look completely different due to Covid-19. The meal will be smaller and no longer can you justify that 6th trip to the store on the day of Thanksgiving or rely on one of your dozen dinner guests to bring that necessary onion or bottle of […]
Amidst the chaos of COVID, it’s no secret that consumers are looking for options that keep them out of the grocery store and safe at home. Trent Thompson from Green Gardens & Bridgett Blough of The Organic Gypsy have partnered up to offer Kalamazoo consumers not only locally sourced CSA style food boxes, but also […]
The Western Upper Peninsula is known for its beauty and remoteness. It’s there where you can see the Porcupine Mountains, the Keweenaw Peninsula, miles of beautiful, tree-lined roads and stunning views of the water. But did you know that the Western U.P. also offers a plethora of unique opportunities to find local food? Whether you’re […]
Like numerous other Michiganders, David Gough grew up with fond memories of visiting the Upper Peninsula as a kid. Every year, he found himself in this magical place where life seemed a little slower and a little more beautiful –he knew that’s where he wanted to end up. When a job opportunity arose that would […]
M-211 Mercantile Co. is just south of Onaway State Park at the Allis Hwy and 4-Mile corner. This delightful little purple shop houses a gourmet bakery, specialty beer & wine, and a unique art stop. Owner Julie Schaedig wasn’t certain what to expect when she and her husband, Kenneth, bought the retail store seven years […]
The fall colors are getting better each day in West MI. Grand Rapids, a.k.a. Beer City, is full of great Oktoberfest beers right now, as well as morning brews at local coffee shops. To celebrate all that GR has to offer, Local First, an area non-profit, is hosting Fork Fest this month! Normally an in […]