February 28, 2023

Allergen-Friendly Local Eats

Check out our guide to gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, or egg-free eating in Michigan, from veggie burgers in Alpena to teff pancakes in Kalamazoo!

January 31, 2023

February Fermented Favorites

We love Michigan-made fermented foods! Check out our list of local pickle and kombucha makers.

January 29, 2023

Natural. Ethical. Local. Vestergaard Farms

Visit Ann Arbor’s Vestergaard Farm’s three educational gardens through their Farm to Table School!

December 1, 2022

Wines and Ciders for Michigan Winters 

Make sure you cheers with Michigan wines and ciders! Drink local with these great bottles and sipping events.

November 10, 2022

Cheers! An espresso martini featuring Michigan ingredients

Use this recipe for a satisfying espresso martini using all-Michigan ingredients, including American Liquor Co. vodka.

November 7, 2022

Get to Know Your LFC, Neil and Karey!

Meet our Southeast and Southwest Local Food Coordinators, Karey Stid and Neil Davey!

October 17, 2022

Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen Introduces Culinary Concepts Teaching Kitchen

Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen has a new way to help new culinary businesses: a teaching kitchen! Learn how to take part in a Culinary Concepts class in Plymouth, MI.

August 12, 2022

Now Hiring: Southeast Michigan Food Jobs that Make a Difference 

Looking for a fresh start? Explore these exciting job opportunities in Southeast Michigan with great benefits for their employees. 

August 1, 2022

What’s in our Local Picnic Basket?

What are we snacking on for our Michigan-made picnic? Local beers, cheese, cucumbers and more! Check out our suggestions.

June 22, 2022

Let’s hear it for Avalon International Breads! 

In the mid-1990’s, Jackie Victor and Ann Perrault created an artisan bakery in Detroit with 4 employees. 25 years later, Avalon International Breads is booming – and setting the example.