Tomato Canning Workshop
Come learn how to can tomatoes; or if you know how, come join in the fun of a community canning party. The workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Growing Hops in Northern Michigan
The Record-Eagle reports on a new crop in town in Hop to it: Local crop makes a splash in beer.
Peaches Galore
We found a wonderful new source for peaches just down the road, and ended up with the best peach jam ever.
Time for Wine and Microbrew Festivals
The Traverse City Wine & Art Festival returns for its second year at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons tomorrow, August 21, from 3-10 p.m. Celebrating the wine, food and culture of Michigan's wine coast, the festival features local wines, food from local restaurants, music headlined by Larry McCray, Greg Nagy, Song of the Lakes Trio, May Erlewine & Seth Bernard, and artwork from 3 arts organizations and more than 60 regional artists.
Next up is the Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival, which takes place at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Friday & Saturday, August 27 & 28. The festival features craft beers, ciders and meads from all over the country, plus food, games, meet-the-brewers tasting sessions, and live music on two stages.
Strawberry Jam and Smoothie recipes
Stock up for winter! Here are a couple ways to use frozen strawberries throughout the year.
Still Strawberry Season in Cedar
U-pick/We-pick healthy, All-Natural strawberries through the fall at Cedar Sol Hydro Farm.
Cooking Local & Culinary Basics with Chef Keil Moshier
Space is still available in next week's adult cooking class: COOKING LOCAL & CULINARY BASICS with Chef Keil Moshier August 16 - 20 9:00-12:00 in the kitchen at The Children's House in Traverse city. $125.
Check out our garden and learn the importance of fresh local produce. Take an in-depth look at sauce making techniques, roasting, grilling and how to break down recipes. This class teaches basics from a master chef's perspective. Chef Keil is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute and co-owner of Patisserie Amie and Chez Peres in Traverse City. Call the school at 231.929.9384 or register online.
Fair Season!
If you're looking for old-fashion family fun, you're in luck. Michigan communities host more than 80 fairs throughout the state. See what's scheduled for up north!
MLUI - The Video
Last Friday was the "World Premier" of MLUI : The Movie, with some good material on local food.
My 2010 Garden
What a summer this has been! Lots of things growing, and growing quite large, in my little urban plot.
Garlic Harvest at Birch Point Farm
Trying to beat the rain to get the garlic in at Birch Point Farm.
Raspberry Jam
This morning I headed out with three sisters and a niece to pick berries at Potter Road Raspberries. Brenda and Mike Mahn have a beautiful spot with several varieties of raspberries, including some fall berries that will be available for picking until the snow flies. With the sun warming our shoulders, we spent a couple peaceful hours picking. Sixty-two pints later we headed into the kitchen and whipped up 134 jars of jam.
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