The Local Food Companion

Curious about Asian greens, like tatsoi and mizuna? See our guide to these varieties, how to cook them, and how to freeze them for later!

Try our recipe for comforting Veggie Ramen using local Spring produce, like boy choy!

Curious about what’s in those big white structures when you pass by a Northern Michigan farm? Learn more about why Z&N Farm, Lakeview Hill Farm and TLC Farms use greenhouses and hoop houses.

‘Dishes like this remind us to prioritize feeding our souls while we feed our bodies.’ Try this recipe for hearty winter ingredients!

Ready to eat local fish? Use this resource from the Michigan Sea Grant, originally printed in the 2022 Local Food Guide.

Try this Lentil Dal recipe from Karma Wellness Kitchen of Detroit in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop!

Eating locally has big impacts on your mental health. Kelly Wilson of Trinity Health Ann Arbor lays out how good food affects mood.

Did you know that Avalon in Detroit uses 100% organic flour and has used 2,500 lbs of local sunflower sprouts?

“Southwest Michigan has the perfect climate for growing blueberries,” says Joan Donaldson of Pleasant Hill Farm in Fennville. “Historically, the area was called the Fruit Belt of Michigan.”

Try this recipe for Molasses Cookies using local eggs from Food Dance in Kalamazoo!