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.
Events
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.
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.
MLUI - The Video
Last Friday was the "World Premier" of MLUI : The Movie, with some good material on local food.
Signature Chefs Auction
The Traverse City Signature Chefs Auction will take place at the Hagerty Center on Monday, Octber 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. We will have 20 local chefs and wine pairings for our guest to enjoy.
Green Cuisine Tomorrow
Green Cuisine is tomorrow! 5 to 8 pm at Food For Thought 10704 Oviatt Rd. in Honor, Michigan. Green Cuisine is an expression of Food For Thought's philosophy. It is our effort to bring more awareness to the benefit of local food and sustainable business practices. Visitors will be able to sample some of the best products of local food and beverage artisans, tour Food For Thought's organic farm and green buildings as well as socialize, learn and have fun in a beautiful setting. Children welcome.
Chef Mario Batali to appear at Traverse City Borders
Chef Mario Batali will autograph his new book, Molto Gusto at Borders in Traverse City July 17.
Some Sponsorships
Cherry Capital Foods announces some local foodie sponsorships: Taste the Local Difference and Green Cuisine
On tap for this weekend: cows, wine and coops.
Traverse City's Urban Chicken Coop Tour
An eclectic tour of 7 local chicken coops in beautiful downtown Traverse City to share experiences, knowledge, and interest in urban chickens. Saturday, June 12. The tour is self-guided between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. but there is an optional guided bike tour as well.
25th Annual Leland Wine & Food Festival
Michigan's oldest wine festival takes place from 12-6 this Saturday, June 12 at the Leland Harbor. Enjoy live music, beautiful views, fine wines and specialties from local restaurants.
Traverse Colantha Walker Dairy Festival
On Sunday, June 13, head on over to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons to celebrate one special heifer. Part of the former Traverse City State Hospital's herd, Colantha was the highest milk producer in the world! Events include a pancake breakfast, farmers market, a public parade to Colantha's headstone, live music, a grilled cheese grill-off, live music and special activities for the kids. 10 a.m.-7p.m.
Chateau Fontaine Wine Dinner at Blu, May 27th
7 courses, 7 wines, $65
May 27th, 6pm
Reservations necessary.
Spring Harvest Festival
Sunday, May 23rd, 1-5 pm
Presented by a partnership of ISLAND, the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Centerand the Grass River Natural Area
Celebrate the bounty of spring! Come participate in spring-related workshops such as mushroom hunting, wild edibles, wild medicinals, mead-making, and more! Browse our vendors selling local spring-time products. Come away with an increased knowledge of our local ecology, and renewed appreciation for the spring season!
Cost is $10 if you pre-register by May 20th or $15 at the door. To register, or if you are interested in becoming a vendor, call Maria at 231-536-0333 or email wagbo@torchlake.com.
National Trout Festival Starts Wednesday
Catch "Trout Fever" at the National Trout Festival in Kalkaska. The 74th (almost!) annual festival runs Wednesday through Sunday, April 21 through 25. See the festival's web site for more info.
Taste of Grand Traverse this Sunday
This Sunday is the Taste of Grand Traverse, a food and beverage tasting fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center in Traverse City. Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center. Check their website for details, including a list of participants. $15 admission per adult includes 3 tasting tickets.
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