May 10, 2022

Spring Watchlist: Strawberries, Rhubarb, Asparagus

Farmers across Michigan talk about their first Spring and early Summer harvests, from rhubarb to asparagus, and strawberries.

May 5, 2022

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!

April 1, 2022

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.

March 11, 2022

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!

Goat munching on grass at Idyll Farms
March 9, 2022

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.

February 11, 2022

Subscribe to Local Food in NW Michigan

Support a local farmer with a Michigan CSA share! Community supported agriculture makes eating seasonally easy.

January 11, 2022

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!

January 7, 2022

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!

January 6, 2022

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!

December 9, 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!