Last week was an exciting time at Munson Medical Center as they hosted their very first end-of-season farmers market on campus in Traverse City. Four farms were invited to come and sell their produce to employees and visitors alike. In a spot just outside the parking...
I’m pleased to say that travelers stopping in many of our small northern Michigan towns, looking for local fare, will be delighted to find quite a bit of it!
Jim Barnes, owner of The Crystal Lake Catering Company, Eco-Building Products, and Wild Leek Productions, produced and promoted the Green Plate Challenge this summer in order to connect local restaurants with local farmers.
As I turn the calendar to September, things look different to me. Yes, apples are coming in, the days are getting shorter, and I’m noticing the usual seasonal changes at this time of year. But this year is different.
During that time, I was immersed in the glories, the sorrows, and the constant that is coal.
I had the great fortune to attend one of Martha Ryan’s Wednesday night Cook and Dine classes at Martha’s Leelanau Table last week. What a fun, enjoyable evening!