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…

May 15, 2015

Rhubarb Ginger Puree

Rhubarb grows in many farms and backyards throughout Michigan. It’s often used in pies as a tart component to an overall sweet dish, but we find that people…

August 20, 2014

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Blueberry Muffins with fresh blueberries from Buchan’s Blueberry Hill and a touch of lemon.

July 24, 2014

Summer Fruit Smoothie

Use this recipe adapted by Chef Eric Patterson of the Cook’s House in Traverse City for local fruit smoothies all Summer long – no matter what’s in season!…

June 24, 2014

Homemade Flatbread Pizza

This simple grilled flatbread will become a staple this summer. Toppings can vary by season, but the simple five-minute naan is even tasty enough to eat by itself.…

November 20, 2013

Oryana’s Pumpkin Custard

Serves 4 • ¾ cup Omena Organics pumpkin puree• 2 large eggs• 1 ½ cups whole coconut milk• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract• ½ cup brown sugar• 2 teaspoons…

November 20, 2013

Oryana’s Pumpkin Soup

 Serves 4 • 1 small onion, chopped• 1 smaller stalk celery, chopped• 2 teaspoons butter or extra virgin olive oil• 1 8 oz. can Omena Organics pumpkin puree…