Mark the calendar - mid-July for ripe raspberries. In Cymbre Foster's Delicate and Delicious article, the Guntvillers and Coopers of Elk Rapids share picking tips, as well as hints for storing and using these summer delicacies. They say the best way to enjoy raspberries is to eat them fresh... Calling my sisters for another jam day! How many jars can we make this time?
Make plans to attend Green Cuisine: Celebrating Local Food and Living on July 16, from 5 - 8 p.m at Food for Thought in Honor, Michigan.
The folks at the Epicurean Classic have posted an updated schedule online, with details about cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, receptions and dinners taking place during the September 11-13 event.
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!
Sandra Silfven writes in today's Detroit News about Michigan Rieslings getting some love around the country. Three of our local Riesling producers will attend the second annual Riesling Rendevous later this month in Washington state. They are Adam Satchwell of Shady Lane Cellars, Sean O'Keefe of Chateau Grand Traverse and Lee Lutes of Black Star Farms. Silfven also includes a compilation of gold-medal Rieslings from Michigan. Rieslings are the fastest-growing white wine in the country.
Cooking locally raised foods is a priority for Ted Cizma in his capacity as Executive Chef of the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Chef Cizma shares a day in the life overseeing the resort's culinary staff and operations.
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!
After a visit to the farmers market this morning, my sisters and I made 111 jars of jam. When we started, we were only planning around 32...but the strawberries were generously packaged and the blueberries are starting to come in, so hey, let's do blueberry jam too! Here's the result!
Manistee Area Public Schools, Bear Lake School District, and Kaleva Norman Dickson School District will hold a pre-bid meeting for fresh fruits and vegetables on July 18, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of Manistee High School at 525 12th St. in Manistee, Michigan.
Traverse City Business News reports that Moomers has enjoyed a 15 percent increase in business after being named America's Best Scoops by ABC's Good Morning America.
The Leelanau County Planning Commission recently recommended approval of an amendment to Bingham Township's zoning ordinance to make it easier for agricultural property owners to practice agritourism to attract visitors. The language expands the definition of agriculture to encourage activities previously not covered. The commission suggested the language was too narrowly focused on wineries and fruit growing operations, and suggested expanding it to include other agricultural businesses such as those that brew beer, make hard cider and grow flowers. Next up? The Bingham Township Board will consider adoption of the amendment at its next meeting on July 21.
It's Cherry Festival Time in Traverse City, and plenty of events will appeal to foodies out there! Here's a sample.
NMC is offering several culinary classes that explore local foods. Summer school never sounded so good!
Just a reminder that the Sara Hardy Farmers Market will relocate during the Cherry Festival from its regular location in downtown Traverse City, across from Clinch Park. It'll move to the barns behind the Grand Traverse Commons from 8 a.m. to noon on July 5, 9 and 12. Follow the signs from the corner of Division and 11th streets.
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Farmers' markets aren't just for the warm months any more. This winter, some Up North markets are taking it inside on Saturdays!
