Food

RF Johnson & Sons Farm shows dedication to quality, strawberries and soil

Submitted 06-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

RF Johnson & Sons Farm strives to produce quality fruits and veggies by avoiding chemicals and caring for the soil.

Walk this Sunday to support refugees

Submitted 06-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On Sunday June 23, the first Grand Rapids Refugee Walk will take place at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. The 5K walk will help Bethany's to refugee resettlement program in West Michigan.

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Green Wagon Farm grows goodness together

Submitted 06-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Chad and Heather Anderson grow food and relationships with care at Green Wagon Farm. They specialize in micro greens, a variety of vegetables and herbs.

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There's a new baker in town: Field and Fire to provide healthy options downtown

Submitted 06-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Shelby Kibler has come from Zingerman's in Ann Arbor to open a wood-fired bakery in the new Downtown Market this summer

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In Season: June 22, 2013

Submitted 06-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

Asparagus is on its way out, while broccoli and green beans are on their way in!

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Local founder and owner keeps Kava House strong for more than 20 years

Submitted 06-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Pam Murray and her daughter Leigh Vander Molen saw the city go from coffeehouses being a rarity when they opened to being common- and have stayed strong through the two decades.

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GR Bagel wants to show Grand Rapids that real bagels swim

Submitted 06-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local bagel-masters René Pascal Kalter and Lisa Barhydt are gaining fans of their hand-rolled, boiled bagels.

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Growing, eating, reading: New book tells story of Grand Rapids food

Submitted 06-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Lisa Rose Starner has written a new book about food in Grand Rapids, full of the stories of the gardens, restaurants and movements behind the culinary revolution happening in our own area.

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