July 1, 2021

Local Foodie Checklist for Summer 2021

Summer is here and already flying by! Want to make sure your Summer includes Michigan’s best local food experiences? Use our Local Foodie Checklist for a fun and…

August 27, 2020

Compound Butter for All Occasions

There’s a reason French food is famed: locality, seasonality, and of course, butter. My favorite form of fat, butter, is a fabulous way to bring beautiful flavor to…

July 27, 2020

Make Dinner with Burritt’s Fresh Market

Last week, I stopped off at Burritt’s Fresh Market in Traverse City. It’s always been a favorite of mine, because every visit feels special. With a huge wine…

July 7, 2020

Local Foodie Checklist: July!

The Local Foodie Checklist is a monthly list of ways to support your local Michigan food scene. Here’s some suggestions for July: 

August 5, 2019

4 Ways to Store Summer Berries

At the farmers market, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries abound. A visit to the local U-pick farm is an essential item on the weekend agenda. As we hit peak…

June 26, 2019

Quick Pickles: Meal Prep Hero

Pickling is one of my favorite ways to celebrate seasonal produce. The process is simple, quick, and almost mess-free. Pickled vegetables are great to have on hand in…

June 7, 2019

Get to Know our Summer Interns

We are excited to host three great interns this summer! In northern Michigan, we have Emily Lesky as our Community Health Intern and Julia Linder as our Communications…

July 7, 2018

Summer Spaghetti with Pea Shoot Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

Here is one of my favorite quick and easy recipes to enjoy during the Summer. I always try to make pea shoot pesto in the early Spring and…

July 7, 2018

Ready, Set, Grill! Summertime Grilled Vegetables

Summer grilling is in full swing!  Local vegetables are ready to join the picnic. Here are our favorite vegetables to throw on the grill: • Carrots• Cauliflower• Corn• Eggplant• Garlic• Green Beans• Mushrooms• Onions• Peppers• Summer squash &…

April 3, 2018

It’s CSA sign-up season!

The return of the longer days, bouts of sunshine, and the promised pop of crocus and snowdrops have signaled that spring is here. If you’re like me, you’re…