January 25, 2024

Grain and Flour in Michigan

Do you know the difference between ‘multigrain’ and ‘whole grain’? Find out about Michigan grain and flour!

November 30, 2023

Storing Your Local Goods: Environmentally-Friendly Food Storage Tips

Shopping local for the planet? Use these easy tips to store them in a way that benefits the environment, too!

November 6, 2023

Twenty Million Reasons to Support Food Rescue

Why support Northwest Michigan’s Food Rescue? Twenty million pounds of saved food means a better community AND a better environment.

July 21, 2023

Melon Season in Michigan

Learn about Michigan melons, from field to cutting board (and even what to do with the leftover rinds.)

May 16, 2023

Become a Healthy Harvester with Food Rescue 

Become a Healthy Harvester with Food Rescue and rescue food in the field for neighbors in need!

April 18, 2023

A Food Rescue Guide to Gleaning for Farmers

Farmers, community gardens, and even school gardens can donate to area food pantries without lifting a finger, thanks to Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan’s gleaning efforts!

October 6, 2022

Dive Deeper into the Work of Food with Traverse City’s ‘Taste of Work’

Join filmmakers Robert George and Becky Tranchell for the Community Forum surrounding their docuseries ‘Taste of Work’ on November 9th in Traverse City

September 10, 2022

Back-to-School Reading List: Staff Picks

Taste the Local Difference’s team of local food lovers include their favorite books in this ‘Staff Picks’ list.

Make Food Not Waste PLEDGE participants
July 27, 2022

The PLEDGE™️Fights Food Waste 

This year, Make Food Not Waste partnered with Food Rescue US – Detroit to be the first organization in the US to offer The PLEDGE™️ to fight food waste.

April 7, 2022

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Learn how to make natural dyes for your Easter eggs with local ingredients!