Spring Watchlist: Strawberries, Rhubarb, Asparagus
Farmers across Michigan talk about their first Spring and early Summer harvests, from rhubarb to asparagus, and strawberries.
Searching for the Best Sandwich in Michigan
On the hunt for the best Sandwich in Michigan? Take a bite out of these three local sandwich shops, and explore which ‘wich to choose!
Small Stores that are Big on Local
Where’s your go-to shop to treat yourself? Explore these Michigan local food grocers and retail stores that uplift other makers and artisans.
Lifting up Women-owned Businesses in Michigan
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we connected with a few of our Michigan partner businesses owned by women. Get to know their secrets to success!
Idyll Farms: Great Cheese is in the Details
What makes Idyll Farms’ goat cheese so special? Learn about their process that literally starts from the ground up.
Subscribe to Local Food in NW Michigan
Support a local farmer with a Michigan CSA share! Community supported agriculture makes eating seasonally easy.
Crop Spot: Beans
Do you eat Michigan local beans? Find out why to eat and grow beans, and learn how with our recipe for a Bean Party with Smoked Whitefish!
6 Michigan Brews Guaranteed to Warm Up Your Winter
Check out 6 Michigan local coffee companies and tea blends to sip this Winter – from foraged tea blends, to coffee subscriptions!
A Year in Review for Taste the Local Difference
Since 2004, Taste the Local Difference has supported Michigan local food and farming businesses. Check out our year in review of what we accomplished in 2021!
Perspectives on Northern Michigan Cheesemaking
Have you bought cheese from Northern Michigan? Learn about four cheesemakers and their businesses, favorite style of cheese, and more!