March 18, 2024

Finding the Farm in the Bottle

Explore farm-to-bottle distilleries in Michigan in this story from the 2023 Local Food Guide.

February 5, 2024

Valentine’s Date Night Ideas for Local Food Lovers

Do you have your plans for Valentine’s Day? Celebrate love and local food in Michigan!

December 4, 2023

Get Outside this Winter with our Northern Michigan Staff Recommendations

Get out there with our team’s recommendations for great wintertime activities — and the local food to try along the way!

October 31, 2023

Support Local Farmers with Winter CSA Shares in Michigan

Find a Michigan CSA share, even in the snowy winter! Enjoy mushrooms, fresh greens and root vegetables all season long.

September 27, 2023

Roasted Delicata Squash Soup with Walnut & Pumpkin Dukkah

Make this warm soup and spiced garnish with Fustini’s oils and vinegars from downtown Traverse City!

September 5, 2023

Michigan Oktoberfest: 4 Ways to Celebrate!

You don’t have to head to Bavaria for great brews and brats. Stay local and live large this Oktoberfest season! 

July 31, 2023

Summer Eats with a View

These restaurants offer up more than local food with gorgeous views of Michigan farms, lake shores, and more!

June 9, 2023

A Local’s Local Food Week in Traverse City 

See how a member of our staff eats local all week long – including attending the Fresh Coast Quarterly Club with Michigan’s Creative Coast.

May 31, 2023

Food Truck Favorites

TLD staff share their recommendations for food truck favorites throughout Michigan!

May 2, 2023

April Showers Bring May Flowers!

Where do you shop for local, seasonal flowers? We’ve got you covered, from heirloom seeds for your garden to sunflower bouquets!