The Local Food Companion

Try this great Summertime cocktail from the Fresh Palate in Alpena, which uses Michigan raspberries, cherries and basil.

Start on your Michigan garden today with our free printable planner, including a square-foot garden map!

Take a trip into the past of American eating with the Janice Bluestein Longone culinary archive at the University of Michigan.

Try this easy weeknight recipe for Black Bean Soup from Greentree Cooperative in Mount Pleasant, MI.

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!