Fairs, fairs and more fairs!

Communities are gearing up for fair season all around Northern Michigan. Take a look at our events page for details.

Global Wine Tasting Event last week

There were truly some amazing wines, delicious food by Wellington Market (including blueberry pizza!), Amical (whitefish dip, Mediterranean rice salad), Trattoria Stella (heirloom tomato or aspargus/spinach bruschetta), and Red Ginger (sushi rolls). Thanks to Matt Sutherland, the wineries, distributors, restaurants, and to the National Cherry Festival for the nice space. Our time there was fun and relaxing. Maybe too relaxing!

Shetler Yogurt Smoothie Revamp

Shetler Family Dairy is tweaking their yogurt smoothies to include a new fruit puree formulated by Food for Thought that uses fruit grown naturally by local farmers. Very cool!

TC a Foodie Haven

Traverse City gets some foodie props on Huffington Post. Check out Traverse City, Michigan Is A New Foodie Haven ... but we've known that all along!

Short Takes on The 45th - Bowers Harbor Inn

A quick look at the changes made at venerable Bowers Harbor Inn from the staff at The 45th magazine.

Calling all gardeners!

Chef Eric Patterson blogged about wanting to create an organic garden in the space next to The Cooks' House, his restaurant on Traverse City's West Front Street. He just announced he got the go ahead from the city commission, and is now inviting gardeners to join in.

Hearth & Vine

Black Star Farms recently celebrated the opening of Hearth & Vine, a vineyard cafe, market and bakery.

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Change is a catalyst

Eating and staying local is better for you!

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New Produce Manager at Cherry Capital Foods

Barb Tholin joins Cherry Capital Foods.

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Gills Pier 5th Anniversary

Anniversary celebration to be held May 23rd. More info online.

Time for Asparagus

It's that time of year! Asparagus is Ready to Pick says the MLUI, and Food for Thought reports that the asparagus is ready at Norconk Farm on Aral Rd., south of Empire off M-22, just in time for the Empire Asparagus Festival, which gets underway this weekend. Enjoy those spears!

Taste the Local Difference Guide is here

The Michigan Land Use Institute's Taste the Local Difference guide is here, sporting a new look. Copies will be mailed out next week to our farms, retailers, and supporters. You can also get a copy from MLUI. Just call 941-6584, check out their website localdifference.org, or stop by their office at 148 East Front Street, Suite 301, Traverse City.

Tea-infused Cuisine at The Cook’s House, May 17

The Cooks' House and By the Light of Day Teas have announced a special dinner pairing food and teas on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 5 p.m. Read more for the menu...

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Edible Grande Traverse spring issue now available

The spring issue of Edible Grande Traverse has been distributed and is now available free at all your favorite area food and farm locations.

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