October 3, 2016

People’s Food Co-op Bumble Babies

Our Bumble Babies Bites are a People’s Food Co-op favorite- and for good reason! One of the ingredients that make them so irresistible is that we use pure…

October 3, 2016

Martha’s Rhubarb Pudding

What I like the most about having a restaurant in Leelanau County is the access I have to the abundant supply of fresh local food, wine, beer, and…

June 6, 2016

Flatbread Pizza With Asparagus and Goat Cheese

This simple grilled flatbread is a summer staple. In spring, top it with asparagus and goat cheese, but, as the seasons change, try mixing it up with local…

January 5, 2016

Simple Vegetable Soup

I first encountered this soup in Ireland, where the recipe varies from home to home based upon their likes and what they may have on hand.   Though wonderful…

November 16, 2015

Plum Galette

As the holidays approach, here is an ace for your sleeve: a wonderfully unfussy and extremely versatile tart that comes together quickly, thanks to the help of the…

October 25, 2015

Apple Cider Jus

This sauce is fall in liquid form. A brilliant balance of sweet, tart and savory comfort, worthy of diverting cider from your cup.  Use the best quality apple cider you…

September 25, 2015

Heirloom Tomato Paella

Step away from the pumpkin spice latte!   Yes, our days are getting noticeably shorter and Labor Day is but a memory, but this is when it gets GOOD…

September 14, 2015

Brown Butter Zucchini Cornbread

A recipe really is only as good as its ingredients and the care you put into it. Take this version of cornbread for example.  Source the best ingredients,…

August 26, 2015

Grilled Peach & Heirloom Tomato Salsa

Ripe peaches on the grill simply scream summer. The natural sugars in a peach are taken to an entirely new level when placed over the flame. Homemade salsas…

August 24, 2015

Grandpa’s Easy Fridge Pickles

The only exact things about this recipe are the measurements for the brine.  Everything else is up for grabs – the amount of garlic or dill, the amount of…