Results from last week's Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition were a bit of a surprise, according to judge and Detroit News wine columnist Sandra Silfven. Read her coverage of the event, where the usual Rieslings, Gewurztraminers and Pinot Blancs were overshadowed by Frontenacs and Traminettes.
It's summer squash time. Check out the Taste the Local Difference website for recipes, tips and info.
Diane Conners writes about Munson dietician Laura McCain, who offers monthly cooking classes at the Farmers market at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City. She invites her fellow employees from the hospital to come with her to the market, where she lugs her wok and portable burner to demonstrate simple dishes from whatever is available at the market that day.
Great article in the Traverse City Business News about Cherry Capital Foods. Since Eric Hahn started the business 15 months ago, sales have gone up 800 percent. And what's good for his business is good for the farmers participating. Since working with Cherry Capital Foods, five farmers have had to expand their growing operations. Currently, more than 150 area farmers sell their produce directly to Cherry Capital Foods, which then delivers the goods to businesses throughout Northern Michigan, as well as Detroit, Chicago and Grand Rapids. Nice to know more businesses are serving fresh local foods to their customers. It's a win-win for all concerned.
Ornery judges, no best of class for sparkling, and an ice wine with low sugar content garnering best of its class...it all spells out great news for Michigan wines according to Michwine founder Joel Goldberg, who helped judge. Check out his roundup of the annual competition held this week in East Lansing. And congrats to all the Northern Michigan winners!
mizuna, romaine, eggs, corn on the cob, zuccini, cherry tomatos and cantaloupe!
Join sponsors WSRT 106.7 FM for some special evenings of great food, fine wines, and one-on-one interaction with local chefs:
October 27 - La Becasse
November 10 - Sage
January 19 - Tuscan Bistro
February 9 - Samuel's
March 9 - Hannah's
March 23 - Betsie Bay Inn
April 6 - Bourbons 72
April 20 - The Riverside
Sign on to national "Eat the View" campaign for next president to plant the White House lawn to food!
This year's Traverse Epicurean Classic will include 10 Great Chef Dinners at Traverse City's best restaurants, and an international wine importer will be matched with each restaurant to select a complementary wine list. With all the dinners scheduled for Friday, September 12, it's too bad you have to pick just one. Check out the schedule to narrow down your choice.
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