New Foodie Beginnings for Michigan’s Economy
One of Michigan's best economic opportunities is growing all around us: Local food from local farms. Check out a recent Antrim County farm tour and some statewide thinking that came out of it here.
Foodie finds
In Food Loving Summer, Emily Betz Tyra lists foodie finds that capture the essence of summer up north. Add visiting these spots to your to do list... a lot more fun than the usual chores!
True North Vodka nets second gold
Grand Traverse Distillery released its True North Vodka last June, and has since earned two gold medals. The most recent was at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the first last September at the prestigious 2007 Beverage Testing Institute's International Review of Spirits Competition. "Receiving two Gold Medals with our first year is real validation that we're on the right track," says True North Owner Kent Rabish. A fine start for the fastest growing vodka in the premium vodka class, and one that uses our very own northern Michigan rye.
Reach local foodies
Up North Foodies just launched an advertising program designed for local businesses to reach a targeted audience interested in the northern Michigan food scene. Check out the details, feature your business in a focused, uncluttered environment, and help Up North Foodies support the local food scene!
Memories of spring beckon us north . . . morels, asparagus, greens, berries . . .
We're home again from wintering in the Caribbean where we frequent local markets. . .
CSA week 3
This weeks share contains:
Mustard Greens
Strawberries
Basil
Lettuce
Peas
Sage
mmm, love those peas ... !
Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail
Sandra Silfven reports on the new Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail, which not only includes two wineries and a microbrewery, but an elk preserve, too. The "Sunrise Side" is the nickname for the northeast Michigan coast from Standish to Mackinaw City.
Asian Rock Cornish Game Hens by A Matter of Taste
Impress your company with this easy-to-prepare recipe that leaves you with these fruity flavored hens loaded with fresh ginger juice and dried cherries.
Leland Report on Leland Wine & Food Festival
The Leland Report shares photos and comments on the well-attended Leland Wine & Food Festival...including info on the bear spotted in town.
Black Star Farms’ Don Coe wins Rueben Brigham Award
Don Coe, managing partner of Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay, Michigan, won the 2008 Rueben Brigham Award from the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences. Established in 1947, the award recognizes a communicator who has made a major contribution in the field of agriculture, natural resources, or life and human sciences at the regional, national or international level.
Ready to Pick Baby Salad Greens
Baby Salad Greens are ready to pick, and Taste the Local Difference shares recipes, storage tips and more. Nice to see the green again!
Salmon Cakes from A Matter of Taste
Living in Charlevoix allows us to shop at John Cross Fisheries frequently and we're always inspired to make fish and seafood appetizers and entrees.
Smoked Whitefish Dip from A Matter of Taste
Here is one of our most popular appetizers at A Matter of Taste in Charlevoix, Michigan.
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