March 12, 2023

Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens in Coconut Milk

‘Dishes like this remind us to prioritize feeding our souls while we feed our bodies.’ Try this recipe for hearty winter ingredients!

February 26, 2023

Moving People Forward with Good Food

North Kent Connect brings Good Food to their Rockford community with a tiered pricing system.

February 11, 2023

A Tour of Grand Rapid’s Downtown Market

Check out some of Downtown Market’s food entrepreneurs and their culinary creations – from Love’s Ice Cream to Nduja Melt sandwiches.

November 7, 2022

Get to Know Your LFC, Neil and Karey!

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

September 7, 2022

Michigan Condiments, from Savory to Sweet!

A side of local, please! Check out some of our favorite Michigan-made condiments, from peanut butter to vinegar to ketchup!

June 7, 2022

Local Foodie Tour: Holland

Tiptoeing through the tulips is certainly a highlight for Hollanders and tourists alike, but the mid-sized southwest city offers plenty of activities and treats throughout the year. What…

February 10, 2022

Introducing Nadine’s West MI Local Loves

Introducing two new TLD staff members, Nadine Karadsheh and Kim True! Get to know their favorite local spots in Grand Rapids and St. Joseph.

November 4, 2021

Proteins and Vegan Mains for the Holiday Table

Interested in trying something new and local for the holidays? We’ve listed Michigan local sources for centerpiece mains, from leg of lamb to butternut squash.

August 4, 2021

A Guide to Shopping Locally at your Neighborhood Market by Meijer

Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Royal Oak are three distinct cities with one thing in common: they’re home to a local neighborhood market by Meijer. Meijer, a Michigan company…

June 2, 2021

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…