7 Tips to Make the Most of your CSA Share
Spring has officially sprung! As you shake off the winter haze, now is the perfect time to start planning thinking about where your food is coming from this…
Investing in Local Pollinators
Pollinators may appear small, but they have a massive impact in our ecosystem. These buzzing bees and native pollinators are a necessary, yet often forgotten, component of our…
An Eater’s Guide to Hydroponics
What the heck is hydroponics? If this sounds like Greek to you, it is. “Hydroponic” is Greek for “water-cultivation,” and that sums it up well: hydroponics is growing…
Give Your Kidneys a Break With Glazed Carrots
Keep your blood pressure in check by eating plenty of local produce– your kidney will thank you for it. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables ensures there…
New Owners for Taste the Local Difference
“It’s the best of both worlds scenario,” I say when people ask. “TLD is able to grow — continuing its mission and strengthening its business all at once.”
Crop Spot: Garlic
What is related to onions, leeks and lilies, keeps mythical creatures at bay, enhances the flavor of many dishes, and has antimicrobial properties? If you guessed Allium sativum…
New Local Food Coordinator for Detroit: Nick Jones
Nick is an adopted Michigander. After growing up in Colorado, Nick discovered a passion for food and farming at Deep Springs College. That passion eventually led him to…
Zilke Farm Kitchen Serves Up Home-Cooked Meals in Milan
Long-time Milan, Michigan farmers, Vicki and Tom Zilke, know how to grow good food. Turns out, they also know how to cook. Since June 2018 when Zilke Farm…
Local Fusion Cooking: Beef & Potato Potstickers
This recipe is an ode to my life in Seattle. Folding dumplings was one of the most therapeutic tasks from my kitchen time there. Mostly, it was a…
5 Favorite Foodie Films for 2019
We all turn to film and video for inspiration, escape, education and sometimes even in search of purpose. A well done film will take you on a journey…