June 10, 2020

Dining Out? Here’s What to Know

Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend in Northern Michigan would have been the beginning of the Summer tourist season. But this year, it marked the beginning of a step towards…

May 26, 2020

“Meating” The Demand

From farmers to distributors to processing plants to grocery workers, the coronavirus continues to blindly take a large toll on essential workers across the food system. On day…

July 19, 2019

Know Your Farmer: Hallstedt Homestead

For all sweet cherry lovers out there, Hallstedt Homestead is the place for you. The Northport orchard, run by Sarah and Phil Hallstedt, is a new haven for…

June 26, 2019

Detroit’s Top 3 Most Walkable Foodie Neighborhoods

Detroit is the Motor City but, believe it or not, you don’t need to drive everywhere. Renowned restaurants, farmers markets, and tasting rooms can be found along easily…

June 25, 2019

Know Your Farmer: Open Sky Organic Farm

Open Sky Organic Farm is a certified organic farm four miles from Cross Village, Michigan. Together, Sam and Susan Sharp produce a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables,…

May 14, 2019

United Way of Washtenaw Leads Strategies for Success

By 2030, we aspire to live in a community where your zip code no longer determines your opportunity in life. United Way of Washtenaw County fights for the…

March 15, 2019

Give Your Kidneys a Break With Glazed Carrots

Keep your blood pressure in check by eating plenty of local produce– your kidney will thank you for it. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables ensures there…

February 25, 2019

Crop Spot: Garlic

What is related to onions, leeks and lilies, keeps mythical creatures at bay, enhances the flavor of many dishes, and has antimicrobial properties? If you guessed Allium sativum…

February 8, 2018

Elegance & Good Taste in Hamtramck

An early October sun is setting over the storefronts of Joseph Campau Avenue in Hamtramck. It’s Friday night, and small groups of people filter casually into Peter Dalinowski’s…

February 6, 2018

Old World Pasta now on Your Plate

Canton, Michigan boasts a rare Italian culinary treasure: Mama Mucci’s Pasta. For the past 29 years, Mama Mucci’s has been crafting high-quality, rolled pastas for choosy chefs around…