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.
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!
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.
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.
The "Food Revolution", as author and TV personality Jamie Oliver coined, is happening in Manistee County. And growers, retailers, restaurateurs, food distributors and consumers are invited to join in a Food Policy Council Symposium on August 17 to talk about how Manistee County, as well as other communities, can organize to support a revolution that is critical to our economy, just as it is to our health and well-being. The Symposium will be held at the West Shore Medical Center Education Center from 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m., including a networking lunch that will begin at noon provided by the Manistee Community Kitchen.
"Traverse City turned out to be a foodie paradise," according to this Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article. "That wasn't the big surprise, though. It was the wine."
More than 70 products ready to buy at Frankfort Farmers Market's new online store. Farmers markets in Elberta and Suttons Bay online ordering will be available too.
Shameless plug : this is what Cherry Capital Foods has been investing and building for : making product available to a broader customer base. We support CSA's and Farm Markets, but it's time to grow.
The Ticker reports that plans are in the works to set up three "incubator" kitchens in Building 58 at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, as well as a mobile slaughterhouse. Read the story here.
Jen and Nic Welty of 9 Bean Rows opened their Traverse City bakery on Front St. earlier this week. Over the past couple years they've offered Jen's delicious croissants, tarts, breads and other baked goods at local farmer's markets, but the new storefront gives them a welcome presence throughout the week. Today we tried the cream cheese croissant and Jen's "new favorite pastry" a brioche royale. This muffin-sized brioche is filled with pastry cream, cinnamon and raisins and is soaked in a simple syrup. It sounds so rich, but was surprisingly light. And the combination of cream cheese, croissant and powdered sugar was a big hit too. To satisfy your sweet tooth, or to grab a loaf of bread, make sure to stop by. The bakery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon. You'll find it as 439 E Front St. where the Cooks' House used to be. (And don't worry...the Cooks' House is still here. They just relocated to the Wellington Market around the corner on Wellington.)
MSU research study looks at NW Michigan agri-tourism experiences.
Northern Natural Winery is holding a Grand Opening October 16 featuring live music, wine tastings, and a meet-and-greet with six area vendors whose products are sold in the winery and available for sampling. Located at the corner of US-31 and M-115 in Benzonia, the winery offers a new Riesling, a variety of fruit wines -- apple, peach, cherry and strawberry -- along with organic hard cider and the rare iced apple cider. Learn more here.
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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!
