It’s the busy season for Danu Hof, a Mancelona farm and one of two recipients of microloans from Crosshatch and Oryana Community Co-op. For a farm built on being intentional and resourceful, it should be absolutely no surprise that they
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Avocado oil is an increasingly popular alternative to seed oils and butter for home chefs. Food manufacturers are also introducing avocado oil into many products; for some, it’s the key ingredient and differentiator. That’s made a recent report noting low-quality or adulterated products alarming –
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Many parents choose to pack their kids’ school lunch for any number of reasons. From allergy concerns to special nutritional needs, a packed lunch is a way to offer kids both quality foods and a loving connection while they’re away from home. Of course, packing even
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Northern Michigan is blessed with several high-quality produce farms, and our friends on the hill are certainly part of that mix. Lakeview Hill Farm and Market is the perfect example of a local, certified organic, and sustainable farm serving its
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Consumers have many options in today’s crowded marketplace, including accessing vendors online serving products from around the world. Even as tariffs and trade policy put unexpected kinks into supply chains, consumers continue to weigh the immediate cost-savings of imported products with
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Northern Michigan’s corn growers are critical to the local agricultural economy and a taste delight for millions every summer. Local corn stands, not to mention your favorite food co-op, bring locally grown sweet corn to the masses, presenting a very
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Kombucha is a traditional fermented drink that has quickly transitioned from a niche, often homemade drink to a mainstream beverage. Kombucha’s rapid rise in popularity is largely the result of a broader shift toward functional foods and beverages, with consumers
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Whether it’s a backyard fire pit or a remote campsite, cooking on a campfire is a fun, adventurous way to bring family and friends together. We’ve collected some of our favorite outdoor cooking ideas to make your next fireside dish
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Food waste is a problem at every step in the supply chain. The most recent food waste statistics show that growers, retailers, and consumers all contribute to the problem – and it’s a big problem. One-third of the world’s food
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Cheese has been a staple of diets in most parts of the world for centuries. Over time, regional creativity and climates have led to hundreds of different types of cheeses, each with a unique history and precise cheesemaking process. From
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