December 7, 2021

Cookie Swap: Buttered Rum Shortbread from Sister Pie

Detroit bakery Sister Pie shares a popular recipe from their bakeshop and cookbook: Buttered Rum Shortbread Cookies.

December 6, 2021

Cookie Swap: Alex’s Local Jam Thumbprints

Try Alex’s recipe for Local Jam Thumbprints for Upper Peninsula local flavor in every holiday cookie bite!

December 3, 2021

The Spirit of the Season: Our 8 Favorite Holiday Beverages

We’re toasting to Michigan-made spirits, mixers and more when it comes to holiday drinks! Find our suggestions for adding local to your drink menu.

November 30, 2021

5 Local Tips for Easy Holiday Entertaining

Michigan sources make entertaining for the holidays easy! Be a locally minded host with anything from local pasta to Christmas Mead.

November 23, 2021

Cookie Swap: Holly Cookies from Bellaire B+B

Try this holly cookie recipe from Northern Michigan’s Bellaire B+B for a great start to a Christmas morning!

November 19, 2021

Shop Small at Holiday Markets in Metro Detroit

Find unique Michigan gifts at these holiday markets in Southeast Michigan! From handmade to edible gifts, there is something for everyone at these events.

November 15, 2021

Taste the Local Difference Releases 2021 Michigan Local Gift Guide

Explore unique Michigan made gift ideas in Taste the Local Difference’s Michigan Local Gift Guide!

November 11, 2021

5 Tips to Reduce Waste this Thanksgiving

Cooking for a crowd this Thanksgiving? Check out our top 5 tips for reducing kitchen waste this holiday season and year-round.

November 9, 2021

A Day in the Life of a Turkey Farmer

Learn how Rick Duerksen, a Northern Michigan turkey farmer, works year-round to get birds to tables in time for Thanksgiving.

November 4, 2021

Proteins and Vegan Mains for the Holiday Table

Interested in trying something new and local for the holidays? We’ve listed Michigan local sources for centerpiece mains, from leg of lamb to butternut squash.