Crop Spot: Chicories
Our rundown of bitter greens, or chicories, includes a recipe for Roasted Radicchio with Maple Cranberry Reduction.
Día de Los Muertos in Southwest Detroit
What is Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, and how is it celebrated in Detroit? Learn about how to connect to this holiday!
Local Upgrades for Your Packed Lunch
Michigan makers make it easy to pack local for lunch! Find our favorites, from cookies to hand pies.
Crop Spot: Hot Peppers
Hot peppers, or chilis, are a ubiquitous part of cuisines worldwide, but actually are native to the Americas. In fact, the word ‘chili’ comes from the Aztec language,…
How to Buy Michigan Flowers
Here in Michigan, summertime means the majority of our local foods and products are in season! The best way to crown a table full of seasonal, local foods…
Local Foodie Checklist for Summer 2021
Summer is here and already flying by! Want to make sure your Summer includes Michigan’s best local food experiences? Use our Local Foodie Checklist for a fun and…
Braised Beef (or Pork or Lamb or Bison or) Tacos
Take any larger cut of meat to make these easy braised tacos with Michigan beer!
Unique Cuts: What to Do with the Big Cuts
What goes into the price of cuts of local meat? In addition to the cost of raising and caring for the animals, the expense of processing the meat…
Where to Find your Local Food Guide
It’s early summer in Michigan! And here at Taste the Local Difference, that means one thing: a new edition of our annual Local Food Guide. We’re busy hand…
Perspectives: What It’s Like to be a Michigan Black Business Owner
This past year was not easy for business owners. Restaurant owners navigated constant changes in policy and safety updates, farmers rallied for the safety of their employees, markets…