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Meet Our Local Vendors – Inevitable Farm
Meet Denise Samuels and Jim Lemire, farmers of gorgeous peonies in Leelanau County.
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Tuna Tasting
Is there any difference in taste between different tunas? We did a taste test to find out.
It’s a Farmer’s Market at Oryana!
The produce department is already filling up with local produce, much of it organic, from our fantastic local farmers. This list changes daily but here is what we have this week.
Cocoa Shortage Looming
We recently learned that the cocoa industry is currently in crisis and as a result, the price of chocolate will most likely rise dramatically in the weeks ahead.
The Importance of Native Plants
Native plants are critical to restoring ecosystems and biodiversity. Learn exactly why you should avoid planting non-native, and especially invasive plants and plant natives instead.
How to Pop Amaranth
Amaranth is a nutty tasting gluten-free grain. It’s a tiny, tan-colored seed that you cook similar to rice, and that makes a good porridge. Amaranth can also be popped, just like popcorn, and then eaten like cereal or added to yogurt or granola.
Meatless Easter
Let the vegetarian deliciousness flow this Easter with an easy entree or pick up ready-made quiche from our kitchens.
Delicious Food Writing with Greenspire School
Writing is hard work as any writer or student can attest. A few students from Greenspire School in Traverse City tried their hand at the genre of food writing and asked if we would critique and publish their pieces. It is with pleasure that we present the aspiring writers’ food essays for Oryana readers. Enjoy!
2024 General Membership Meeting
All owners are welcome to attend the annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 18. Dinner starts promptly at 5:30 pm, followed by the business meeting at 6 pm.
Hidden GMOs in Personal Care Products
Oryana’s product buying guidelines prioritize non-GMO Project certified products and this includes body care and wellness products. Discerning GMO ingredients can be very challenging as their presence is often deceptive.