Rove Estate & Winery: Part of Traverse City’s Iconic Wine Scene
What makes northern Michigan so iconic? One could argue that it’s the 105 miles of “fresh coast” surrounded by countless hiking trails, ski hills, lake life, and the…
Kombucha Culture
What is kombucha exactly? The simplest answer is “fermented tea” – a statement that rarely encourages a first time sipper to indulge in the sweet and tart flavors…
Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate: A Place to Love and Learn about Chocolate
Here in northern Michigan, the summer months reconnect us to our food. From farm stands to farmers markets, fresh fruits and veggies call our attention to the origin…
Welcome to the Hacienda de Gutierrez
Lydia Gutierrez works. She works as president of Hacienda Mexican Foods in Detroit. She works as a stellar community leader in, and as a fervent ambassador of, southwest…
Lady Jane Gourmet Seed Co.: Hemp & Health
In an era when many food products are processed and modified, Lady Jane Gourmet Seed Co seeks to provide better access to healthy, whole food options. Based in…
Bløm Meadworks Highlights Michigan Ingredients and Growers
Lauren Bloom and Matt Ritchey don’t have much time these days for anything that doesn’t ferment. The couple is putting in long hours at their new business, Bløm…
Lavender Lane: A Scent-Sational Farm
Lavender Lane is a specialty lavender farm located 15 minutes south of Ann Arbor in Milan. As educators, my wife and I founded our farm in 2014 and…
Growing Together: Fostering Creation in Shared Space
All your friends beg for your famous granola for holiday and birthday gifts. You find yourself spending hours in the kitchen and everyone encourages you to start selling…
Lady Jane Seed Co.: Understanding the Hemp Plant
Hemp is a plant we’re hearing more about these days. However, there is a lot of confusion around this delicious and versatile plant. Many people wonder if hemp…
A Fresh Catch and What It Really Means to Eat Local Food
Here in Northern Michigan, we have the option – and the luxury – of buying and consuming a cornucopia of raw and processed food products procured right here…