http://upnorthfoodies.com/ en paula@upnorthfoodies.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-21T21:04:00-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/cooking_classes_up_north/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/cooking_classes_up_north/#When:21:04:00Z Although we finally have enough snow to get out and enjoy the winter, the thought of staying inside to enjoy the tastes and aromas of good cooking, guided by the expertise of local chefs sounds pretty appealing too! Northern Michigan has plenty of cooking classes available for recreational cooks. News & Views 2012-01-21T21:04:00-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/the_ultimate_warming_tray/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/the_ultimate_warming_tray/#When:05:13:00Z Earlier this month I received an email asking if I'd be interested in reviewing a cordless warming tray, manufactured right here in Michigan. I'm ambivalent about doing product reviews, but I liked the story behind the Ultimate Warming Tray, and it looked like a smartly designed product that would serve its purpose well. So, I said, sure, why not! News & Views 2011-12-12T05:13:00-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/airtime_in_chitown_for_up_north/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/airtime_in_chitown_for_up_north/#When:01:17:00Z Peter Payette gives us some "air" News & Views 2011-11-18T01:17:00-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/some_local_pr/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/some_local_pr/#When:01:10:00Z Just sharing some tout for what we have going on here. News & Views 2011-11-18T01:10:00-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/orchard_vandalism_help_needed/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/orchard_vandalism_help_needed/#When:18:12:00Z Vandals cut down more than 400 young tart cherry trees, setting back their owners by 8 to 9 years. Reward offered to find the people responsible. If you have any information, you may pass it along to the Silent Observer Line. News & Views 2011-10-13T18:12:00-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/welcome_to_traverse_gourmet/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/welcome_to_traverse_gourmet/#When:01:40:00Z We think northwest Michigan has it all! The seasons, the people, the food all make this area a great place to visit; a great place to live. Our goal with Traverse Gourmet is to make available a variety of your favorite local foods. We have created one location from which you can shop some of the tastiest food created by thoughtful artisans. News & Views 2011-09-23T01:40:00-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/pigstocktc_2011/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/pigstocktc_2011/#When:16:45:00Z Prices cut. It's tough times all around and we trimmed our expenses. New pricing: $975 for non-locals (with rooms) and $750 for those with their own place to stay. [https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146764848750671](https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146764848750671) Events 2011-09-21T16:45:00-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/hog_breakdown_and_charcuterie_workshop_with_steven_grostick/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/hog_breakdown_and_charcuterie_workshop_with_steven_grostick/#When:16:21:01Z The workshop will start with a hands-on hog breakdown from primal cuts of meat into cuts for charcuterie. Then, using simple cooking techniques, you will learn to preserve meat in your own home through salting, smoking and curing. Events 2011-09-02T16:21:01-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/tc_summer_microbrew_festival_2011/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/tc_summer_microbrew_festival_2011/#When:23:52:00Z Over 50 breweries -- as well as a cider, mead and wine court -- will offer up hundreds of samples of their products August 26-27 at the 3rd Annual Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival on the historic lawn of the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Beer, Events 2011-08-20T23:52:00-05:00 http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/4th_annual_great_lakes_cider_perry_festival/ http://upnorthfoodies.com/index/4th_annual_great_lakes_cider_perry_festival/#When:23:48:00Z More than one hundred different ciders and perries will be available for sampling from producers throughout the Great Lakes region at the 4th Annual Great Lakes Cider & Perry Festival, September 10, at Uncle John's Cider Mill, St. Johns, MI. Events 2011-08-20T23:48:00-05:00