local food
Farm to Freezer
by (MILocalFoodBeet)
Submitted 06-13-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s finally here! And you’re ready to preserve some of Michigan’s bounty, right? Some Michigan produce is super simple to preserve by just washing and freezing. A variety of Michigan fruits can be frozen for smoothies...
YMCA Farmers Market: supporting local growers, local businesses, local families
by (YMCAofGR)
Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
As it approaches its fourth season, the YMCA Farmers Market is continuing to educate consumers, build community and improve food access in Grand Rapids. Along with an array of locally produced food, the market offers its shoppers fun children’...
In Season: May 31, 2014
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 05-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
Coming Soon: Strawberries Just Arrived: Asparagus (green & purple) Rhubarb Currently Available: Apples Carrots Pizza Crusts Tomatoes Green & Yellow Beans Kale Quiche Lettuce Greens Swiss Chard Micro Greens Wheat Grass Potatoes...
Founders Brewing Co. to kick off summer with 11th annual Local First Street Party
by (lisadebone)
Submitted 05-27-2014 under NEWS
On Saturday, June 7, Local First is "calling all party animals" to celebrate local beer, food and music at the 11th Annual Local First Street Party. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. and will last until midnight in front of Bistro Bella...
In Season: May 24, 2014
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 05-23-2014 under NONPROFITS
Coming Soon: Strawberries Just Arrived: Asparagus (green & purple) Rhubarb Currently Available: Apples Carrots Pizza Crusts Kale Quiche Lettuce Greens Swiss Chard Micro Greens Wheat Grass Potatoes Celery Root Parsnips Onions Carrots...
In Season: May 17, 2014
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 05-16-2014 under NONPROFITS
Just Arrived: Asparagus (green & purple) Rhubarb Currently Available: Apples Carrots Pizza Crusts Kale Quiche Lettuce Greens Swiss Chard Micro Greens Wheat Grass Potatoes Celery Root Parsnips Onions Carrots Radishes Beans Garlic Ramps Leeks...
Local restaurants, businesses help The Rapidian thank investors
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-22-2014 under NONPROFITS
This year, for The Rapidian's third annual spring fund drive, over 28 local restaurants and businesses have provided gift certificates to their establishments. These gift certificates, used to thank donors at the $25 level and up, provide a...
Build a strong local food economy: How investing in The Rapidian invests in your community
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
This video tells the story of how we build a stronger local food economy and build community thanks to investments in The Rapidian. In this video, Rapidian reporter Amy Hinman and Fulton Street Farmers Market manager Melissa Harrington create...
East Hills chef reflects on community involvement, experience in global cooking
by (HGrzych)
Submitted 04-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Chef Roman Petrack was born in New Zealand, grew up in the Netherlands and has worked in several countries across the world. His experience in restaurants and as a personal chef within these cultures gives him a dynamic perspective on food and...
Locally grown gourmet mushrooms on the way to consumers, restaurants
by (jon_dunn)
Submitted 04-08-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Trever Clark, founder of The Urban Mushroom, is passionate about mushrooms and it shows. He’s still pretty new to the fungus game, but he speaks so knowledgably about growing mushrooms and all the applications of them, one may think he’s...