Saturday, Oct. 04, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Nice article about the Cooks' House co-owner/chef Eric Patterson's venture to the farmers market. "Really meander up and down and see what looks good to you," he's quoted in the article. "But it and figure out what to do with it later." Includes recipes full of autumn flavor.
Monday, Sep. 08, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Blackberries are ready to pick and the Michigan Land Use Institute has some interesting recipes on their website. How about Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup and Yogurt? Or Wild Greens and Chevre in a Blackberry Cider Vinaigrette?
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Green beans are ready to pick, and Janice Benson at the Michigan Land Use Institute shares info and recipes, including Green Bean Bake Revisited. One of my favorite ways to prepare green beans is to blanche them, saute some sliced shallots in olive oil, then mix all together with toasted slivered almonds.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Posted by Ann Drury
August Dinner Club for eight features Caribbean Menu with *up north ingredients: Spice-Rubbed Pork Loin with Jalapeno-Lime Salsa, Viola's Corn and Hazelnut Spoon Bread, Mesclun Salad with Jalapeno Orange Cream, Starfruit Nutted Rice with Raisons, Curried Long Beans, Almond Fruit Tart with Lemon Cream
*denotes local food substitute in recipes
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Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
It's summer squash time. Check out the Taste the Local Difference website for recipes, tips and info.
Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008
Posted by Ann Drury
July and August seem to be the months most sailors...head to distant anchorages...Memories of our cruising days elicit thoughts of provisioning for the weeks on board.
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Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2008
Posted by Ann Drury
All you ever wanted to know about chard. Check out Sally Ketchum's Record Eagle column "In the Kitchen: The truth about chard." Sheds a whole new light on this often disliked veggie. The Chard/Feta Torte sounds delicious, can't wait to try it.
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Saturday, Jul. 26, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
That delicious delicate berry is ready to pick, and Janice Benson shares recipes and info about them in her Ready to Pick article.
Monday, Jul. 21, 2008
Posted by Mark Videan
An excellent recipe to use up some of the wonderful bounty of fresh raspberries we're blessed with this year.
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Monday, Jul. 14, 2008
Posted by Mark Videan
A recipe for a sweet, strong mead, bursting with the aroma and flavor of raspberries.
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Saturday, Jul. 12, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Janice Benson shares cherry recipes, fun facts and info on selecting and storing the fruit in her Ready to Pick article. Speaking of cherries, have you tried Brownwood Farms' Michigan Cherry Salsa? It's great on turkey sandwiches!
Wednesday, Jul. 09, 2008
Posted by kenscott
and the greens keep coming ... 
For the veggie-impaired: 1) mustard greens (top left) 2) garlic scapes (top middle) 3) red leaf lettuce (top right) 4) mizuna greens (middle left) 5) green onions (middle) 6) bok choy (middle right) 7) snap peas (bottom left) 8) cilantro (bottom right).
and in support of the 'celebrating northern michigan ...' theme, I have posted this video from the 3rd of July ... enjoy!
Wednesday, Jul. 02, 2008
Posted by Paula McIntyre
Radishes are coming up now, and if you typically avoid them altogether, or just slice them on salads, check out these resources to expand your radish repertoire!
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Tuesday, Jun. 17, 2008
Posted 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.
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