Hive Mentality
Lisa Bashert of Ypsilanti believes so passionately in urban beekeeping that she broke a law—a city ordinance, to be precise—to prove her point.
Love of Local Food Leads to Tasty Partnerships
Nearly 15 years ago Epicure Catering was born of a desire to showcase the best artisanal products our region has to offer. In a rented commercial kitchen, we…
Eat Local for People, Planet, Economy
Where does your money go when you buy products from California or a major corporation?
Growing Local Food through Growing New Farmers
Landen Tetil became the first farmer apprentice at Michigan State University’s North Farm in Chatham three years ago. The program aims to increase local food production in the…
Growing in Winter : Plastic Shelters let Farmers Extend the Season
Michigan’s growing season is frustratingly short. But at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, “We’re a booming market all year round,” says Robin Richardson, the market’s manager of event…
Come Together at the CTAC Artisans and Farmers Market
We’re more than a month into 2017, and even though temperatures are icy, the warmth of community collaboration keeps Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Artisans & Farmers Market a…
Tongue Huggers Haunted Egg Sandwich
Use this Tongue Huggers recipe for a Haunted Egg Sandwich, and learn the story behind the bottle!
Keeping Warm with French Cassoulet from La Becasse
On Tuesdays at La Becasse we celebrate the heart-warming wintry meal that is cassoulet. Cassoulet is a white bean and tomato casserole studded with duck confit, Toulouse sausage,…
Bee Mine: Algomah Acres Honey Farm
The wintery months like February are the months for everyone, including bees, to hibernate, dream of flowers, and plan for the months ahead. There are many reasons to…
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…