Edson Farms Sign
March 7, 2021

3 Ways to Stay Healthy and Shop Local with Edson Farms

Edson Farms helps their community with wellness, and features local products on their shelves to achieve that mission. This Traverse City store has brought wholesome, sustainable and allergen-friendly…

March 4, 2021

Local Food Icons: Three Women You Should Know

It’s Women’s History Month! This month is all about amplifying the stories of women, and we’re highlighting a few who have made a significant impact on local food…

January 23, 2021

A True Farm to Doorstep CSA: Dancing Meadows Homestead

Close to the St. Clair river and spotted with idyllic campsites, the Dancing Meadows Homestead began when Martin and Melodee Beals left corporate life in favor of bringing…

January 22, 2021

Local Pottery for Your Local Food

A quick who’s who for who’s making local food look good: these Michigan potters are making mugs that will make your local coffee taste even better, and practical…

January 21, 2021

Life Lessons From Culinary School

I recently finished a journey through culinary school, graduating with my fresh Culinary Sales and Marketing degree from the Great Lakes Culinary Institute. While I did learn a…

January 15, 2021

Winter 2021 Cookbook Club: Zingerman’s Bakehouse

Michigan winters are filled with perfect baking days: the cold invites you to preheat the oven, snowy days ask for warm freshly-baked bread, and sweaters allow for extra…

December 9, 2020

Crop Spot: Potatoes

I’m a potato kind of person. Not only is the tuber ingrained in my personal heritage of a Midwestern girl with Irish ancestry, I am one to know…

November 18, 2020

Gathering for the Holidays – In a Time of Non-Gathering

** Please follow current state recommendations when gathering this holiday season. ** 2020 has been, frankly, an extremely challenging year. 12 months ago, no one wore a mask, elbow…

October 21, 2020

Crop Spot: Pumpkins

Each year, I look for the Great Pumpkin at every farm stand, at every grocery store, and in every field. I love to collect different varieties of these…

October 21, 2020

Campfire Pumpkin Fondue

Headed out for some fall camping? Bring a pumpkin along and some great cheese, and make a fondue for a warm and memorable evening! Pumpkins roast well in…