Celebrate tomatoes! Here’s what you need to know to savor them all year round.
It’s a Peach Festival!
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This Saturday, August 13, Robinette’s will be hosting a Peach Festival as part of the Eat Local Challenge. Wondering what to do with all the peaches that are in season? Here are some recipes from West Michigan bloggers:
Community Canning Available in Lowell
June 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Now that strawberries are here, my thoughts turn to rhubarb strawberry jam. And canning in general, actually. We ran out of salsa months ago and are using up the rest of the pasta sauce. Last September I ran a story about local canning classes, but I haven’t seen much for this year–until I heard about [...]
Want REALLY local beer? Brew your own!
May 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Whenever we take a growler of my husband’s homebrew to a party of non-homebrewers, people are astonished that it tastes so . . . good! I’m sure they hear “homebrew” and think of the skunky stuff their friend in college made in the closet with a Mr. Beer Kit.
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Offers Gardening Workshops!
January 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Remember how a few weeks ago I said it wasn’t too early to start planning your Michigan garden? I just discovered that Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is offering a gardening workshop series!
Nourishing Ways of West Michigan: Lots of fun and free workshops!
January 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
On Tuesday I had the opportunity to attend a Nourishing Ways of West Michigan meeting, and was really looking forward to learning how to whack up a chicken.
Try Your Hand at Soap Making!
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Award-winning dairy goat breeder and local homesteader Marge Perrin may have started raising goats for practical reasons, but has since found her niche—and many, many uses for goat’s milk. Goat’s milk soap is one of Perrin’s latest passions. She says she uses her homemade goat’s milk soap exclusively and appreciates its many benefits. “Working with [...]
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