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.

Traverse magazine lists Best Eats

Emily Betz Tyra tracks down 41 of the best eats in Northern Michigan in the March issue of Traverse magazine. From the lobster cakes at Grand Traverse Resort's Aerie restaurant, to homemade baklawa at the counter of the 14th Street Mobil Station in Traverse City; a cookie dough frosted brownie (yum!) at Blue Heron Cafe in Cadillac, Apple Yum Salad at Thai Orchid Cuisine in Petoskey, to the kraut dogs at Bunting's in Cedar. I can vouch for those kraut dogs, having enjoyed them several times last year. Sounds like the other 40 delectables are a good excuse for some road trips this summer!

A summer of a honey

I've always liked honey, but for some reason, this winter it is really hitting the spot. On Christmas, my mom, sister and I sampled some my mom had received from a friend. The honey came from Julius Kolarik's farm in Northport, and its taste immediately brought to mind a field of wildflowers for all of us. I'd never experienced such an obvious connection to "place" from a food. And in the middle of winter, a connection to that field of flowers felt good! Then last month I tried Sleeping Bear Farms' Lemon Honey Creme. They're not kidding when they label it "sunshine in a jar!"

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