local food
Fork Fest to champion harvest of local foods and beverages
by (Holly)
Submitted 10-17-2012 under NEWS
This Thursday night, Romence Gardens will be transformed into a walking taste-test playground for local food lovers by local business ownership advocates Local First of West Michigan. With over 35 local food and beverage vendors all...
Taste of Michigan brings 20 food bloggers to Grand Rapids
by (wendypchef)
Submitted 10-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The event was the brainchild of Liz Della Croce, who blogs at The Lemon Bowl, and Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks. “It all started as a little idea of mine to get together with a few other Michigan bloggers for dinner or something,” said...
In Season: September 7, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 09-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
Get it before it's gone!! Sweet Corn Cucumbers Summer Squash Pickles New at the Market Although they're not pretty or plenty, we've got a new variety of APPLES every day! Pumpkins Fall Rasberries Mums Gourds Winter Squash Currently...
What the Truck supports local youth programs
by (Steff)
Submitted 09-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
“Tacos!” “Chinese food!” “Ice cream!” The lunch menu suggestions from students at the Cook Arts Center’s summer program were not surprising: when you ask kids what they want to eat responses like these are...
In Season: August 31, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 08-31-2012 under NONPROFITS
Get it before it's gone!! Blueberries Peaches Sweet Corn New at the Market Peppers! All shapes, sizes, and intensities Mums Heirloom Tomatoes Watermelons Apples Currently at the Market Beets Cilantro Parsley Basil Onions (Green,...
Taking the 10X10 challenge only made sense
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 08-30-2012 under VOICES
For me, taking the 10X10 Challenge was not a difficult thing for me to do. It actually became both a necessity and an opportunity. Let me explain, starting with the necessity. As I am rocketing towards my twilight years, I have picked up something...
In Season August 24, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 08-24-2012 under NONPROFITS
New at the Market! Heirlooms, Heirlooms, Heirlooms! Watermelons Plums Cucumbers (lemon, green) Apples Currently at the Market! Beets Cilantro Parsley Basil Onions (Green, Candy, Vidalia) Bell Peppers (green, yellow, red, orange, purple, white)...
Grandwich 2012: The final judgement
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 08-18-2012 under OPINION
Friday night, I spent my time in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum at the Grandwich final judging event. Last year and this year I tried every single Grandwich offering. That means I had tried forty-five or so Grandwiches. This year, I was...
Learning how to cook healthy, local with Grand Rapids Cooking School
by (jtstoner)
Submitted 08-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
For those still intimidated by the idea of shopping for meals at the Farmer’s Market, Molly Clauhs and Chris McKellar of the Grand Rapids Cooking School are offering classes that they've designed in an effort to help people discover just...
Why I'm taking the Eat Local Challenge
by (wendypchef)
Submitted 08-15-2012 under VOICES
Many people around town and in the blogosphere know me as a local food advocate, especially if they're readers of The Local Cook or Eat Local, West Michigan! But I haven't always been this way. You might think it started when I was...