The Local Food Companion

In the dead of winter, we long for the abundance of summer gardens and farmers’ markets. While their bounty is hard to outshine, it is amazing to take…

Embrace the long Winter season with these local dinners, community events, and cooking classes in the Traverse City area! There’s plenty of opportunities for everyone to get out…

Adapted From All Recipes Ingredients 2 large turnips, peeled and cubed 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup milk (can substitute vegetable broth) 3 Tb unsalted butter…

Adapted from this Bon Appetit Recipe Ingredients: 3 bunches baby hakurei turnips, baby turnips, or red radishes (about 2 pounds), trimmed, greens reserved 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted…

As our state becomes blanketed in snow, it is easy to think life on the farm grinds to a halt. Fortunately for us eaters, however, many farmers utilize…

Kelly and Patrick of Daybreak Dreamfarm shared a recipe in our 2018 Guide to Local Food using Michigan grown mushrooms that is a great alternative to traditional crab cakes!…

Butternut squash are a boon during the winter months as they work extraordinarily well as a storage crop. Enjoy this rich and savory squash soup this holiday season!…

Looking for the perfect last-minute local gift idea? A cooking class makes a great gift and offers a hands on experience to improve skills in the kitchen, learn something…

Being the second most diverse agricultural producer in the nation, Michigan has no shortage of specialty crops. In fact, lake effect microclimates are generally the most ideal for…

The countdown is dwindling til Christmas! These are last minute stocking stuffers that support local producers in your area. Find these treats at your local farmers market, co-op, or…