What Your Farmers Market Manager Wants You to Know

Market Managers from across Michigan tell us what they wish shoppers knew about their farmers market!

Hoppy July! It’s Craft Beer Month in Michigan

Summer in Michigan is the ideal time to visit a new brewery or return to an old favorite; no matter where you go in Michigan, there’s bound to…

Peach Crumble Ice Cream

Use Michigan peaches in this ice cream recipe, along with local maple syrup and eggs!

Show Off Your Local Swag!

Shop local — and wear local, too! Check out our suggestions for great tote bags and other merchandise from small local businesses in Michigan.

Dreamscape Desserts

DreamScape Desserts was originally founded in 2010 as a home based bakery. Since then it has continued to grow and we opened a retail store in 2020. We…

Beyond Saturdays: Explore Eastern Market’s Tuesday and Sunday Markets

When you think about the Eastern Market in Detroit, you may envision the bustling crowd of Michiganders and out-of-towners shuffling from shed to shed toting local summer produce,…

TLD Media

“Any destination looking for expert insights about the local food scene should strongly consider a collaboration with TLD.” “Taste the Local Difference has connected me with growers with…

A Local’s Local Food Week in Traverse City 

See how a member of our staff eats local all week long – including attending the Fresh Coast Quarterly Club with Michigan’s Creative Coast.

Fathers in the Local Food System

A father’s role extends beyond providing love for his children; it encompasses shaping their values and instilling lifelong lessons. One of the most critical teachings a father can…

Tastefull Vegan Desserts

Our Story As a teenager growing up in Detroit, I spent more time reading food labels than Nancy Drew novels because of my diet. It was not popular…