Cookbook or rule book? Amical Opts Local
Amical has been open since 1994, but I first became truly conscious of the local food availability in the late 90’s. Amical started to take off when we…
Reclaiming Our Food As Sacred
By Bill Palladino We are deep into the season of sacred traditions. The crisp darkness of winter brings with it many celebrations, each anticipating the light yet to…
Extending the Growing Season : Hoophouses and the Local Food Economy
In a climate like ours, farmers are challenged to turn a profit during a limited growing season. Like any business, there are tools they can use to help…
Keeping it Local : The Ypsilanti Food Co-op
Ypsilanti Food Co-op is known for providing value, quality food and knowledge to consumers. With 60 solar panels on our roof, we are known for being dedicated to…
Underserved Farmers Feeding The Underserved
For the last four years, Cary Junior has been working to create a market for a small group of black farmers not far from Detroit’s city center. As…
Cafe Sante Blonde Bloody Mary
Living in Northern Michigan is a luxury and something I took for granted when I moved to Florida and then to Grand Rapids. I missed the peace and…
Detroit Vegan Soul: A Regional Destination with a Neighborhood Soul
Late on a Sunday afternoon in Detroit’s West Village, lazy brunch-goers cozy up to mugs of organic coffee and dirty chai. It’s frigid outside, but inside Detroit Vegan…
Going Back to Our Roots
In 2014, when I moved with my husband and son to my family’s Centennial Farm in Posen, Michigan, I never thought I would have such an extraordinary…
Serve a Local Turkey this Thanksgiving
There are plenty of local products to incorporate into your Thanksgiving meal like brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, homemade pies and more! Don’t forget, you can use the TLD…
Connecting local food, nutrition with mental health
Mental health affects us all. In fact, one in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness in any given year. It is very likely you or…