Welcome to the Hacienda de Gutierrez
Lydia Gutierrez works. She works as president of Hacienda Mexican Foods in Detroit. She works as a stellar community leader in, and as a fervent ambassador of, southwest…
There’s a New Chef in Town
Michael Timmins was initiated into the world of food at a young age. His parents owned three bakeries in metro Detroit. And since that time, although Timmins has…
Smoked Pork Chops à la Chef Michael Timmins
Smoked Pork Chops à la Chef Michael Timmins Ingredients: 2 smoked pork chops, Chef recommends Standen Acres pasture-raised pork T garlic, chopped finely ¼ c dried cranberries ½…
Summer Spaghetti with Pea Shoot Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
Here is one of my favorite quick and easy recipes to enjoy during the Summer. I always try to make pea shoot pesto in the early Spring and…
Ready, Set, Grill! Summertime Grilled Vegetables
Summer grilling is in full swing! Local vegetables are ready to join the picnic. Here are our favorite vegetables to throw on the grill: • Carrots• Cauliflower• Corn• Eggplant• Garlic• Green Beans• Mushrooms• Onions• Peppers• Summer squash &…
Community Connections Cooking Up at The Gathering Place
Senior Resources in Benzie County is committing to the community they serve in new ways. The Gathering Place is working with Taste the Local Difference to improve mealtime…
Lady Jane Gourmet Seed Co.: Hemp & Health
In an era when many food products are processed and modified, Lady Jane Gourmet Seed Co seeks to provide better access to healthy, whole food options. Based in…
Ann Arbor Farmers Market: Market-to-Chef Program
The Ann Arbor Farmers Market recently launched a new initiative to make shopping with market vendors easier for you, our chefs and the culinary community! The effort chefs…
Taste the Local Difference SE Michigan Magazine Release Party Ypsilanti 2018
The 2018 Southeast Michigan Magazine Release Party was full of friendship and community. The Beer Garden at Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse was buzzing with bees enjoying the vegetable…
Bløm Meadworks Highlights Michigan Ingredients and Growers
Lauren Bloom and Matt Ritchey don’t have much time these days for anything that doesn’t ferment. The couple is putting in long hours at their new business, Bløm…