You Can’t Spell Northern Michigan Without Whitefish. Okay… technically you can. But around here, it sure feels like whitefish is at the heart of every great Northern Michigan summer meal. Fresh, flaky, and perfectly at home alongside local produce, it’s
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With local produce and berries starting to roll in, and the summer heatwave finally hitting town, there’s only one thing to do as we head into this long Fourth of July weekend… bake! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite
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Recipe adapted from: tastesbetterfromscratch Nothing says summer quite like a golden, flaky pie bursting with sweet-tart cherry filling. This recipe is your excuse to turn cherries into a celebration-worthy dessert. With a buttery homemade crust and just the right amount
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Posted on June 25, 2025 in Desserts
You can’t talk about Traverse City without talking about cherries. It’s in our DNA, our pies, our orchards, even our parades. While cherry season isn’t until late summer, the National Cherry Festival just around the corner! We figured it was
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Posted on June 25, 2025 in Appetizers, Breakfast, Desserts, Grilling, Holiday, Main Dishes, Misc, Salads, Sandwiches, Sauces, Side Dishes, Snacks, Soups and Stews, Vegetarian
Recipe and photography courtesy of grocery.coop. A vibrant and shareable Mediterranean-inspired spread that makes entertaining easy and impressive. It centers on creamy homemade labneh drizzled with olive oil and garnished with za’atar, surrounded by dips, fresh veggies, olives, pita, and feta.
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Posted on June 17, 2025 in Appetizers, Breads, Game Day, Middle Eastern, Picnic, Vegetarian
Recipe and photography courtesy of grocery.coop. Is it really summer in Northern Michigan without a big bowl of potato salad on the table? This Classic Potato Salad is creamy, tangy, and loaded with familiar flavors that bring comfort and nostalgia
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Posted on June 17, 2025 in Appetizers, Camping, Game Day, Holiday, Picnic, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
Recipe and photography courtesy of grocery.coop. This vibrant salad is a celebration of summer flavors: sweet grilled pears, juicy strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and toasted pecans, all on a bed of fresh greens with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. It’s colorful,
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Posted on June 10, 2025 in Grilling, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
Recipe and photography courtesy of grocery.coop. Looking for a dish that hits the sweet spot between spicy, savory, and satisfying? This Peppery Honey Glazed Chicken brings bold flavor to the table with just a few pantry staples and a quick
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Posted on June 10, 2025 in Chicken, Grilling, Main Dishes, Recipes
A summer grilling recipe shared by Oryana owner Robert Aicher Tomato season is heating up, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than by throwing some on the grill. This recipe, shared by Oryana shopper Robert Aicher, brings out
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Posted on June 3, 2025 in Appetizers, Grilling, Picnic, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Sweet. Simple. Sizzling with co-op love. There’s something about summer up north that calls for gathering around the grill. Whether you’re lakeside, backyard-bound, it’s the season for keeping things fresh, flavorful, and fun. Oryana owner Bob Aicher shared one of
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Posted on June 3, 2025 in Appetizers, Camping, Grilling, Picnic, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
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