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		<title>Head to Traverse City for a Foodie Vacation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of my husband's and my favorite spots for a weekend getaway is Traverse City. Recently we had a chance to celebrate our anniversary in that area and enjoyed every minute.
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		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/05/14/head-to-traverse-city-for-a-foodie-vacation/</link>
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		<title>Fulton Street Farmers Market Ribbon Cutting This Saturday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday, May 5th Fulton Street Farmers Market will open for business under a new roof following a short ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m. The opening marks the success of a portion of the capital campaign “Our Goodness is Growing.”
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		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/05/01/fulton-street-farmers-market-ribbon-cutting-this-saturday/</link>
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		<title>The Rapidian: Of the People, By the People, For the People of Grand Rapids</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As you may know, I occasionally contribute to The Rapidian, the online, hyperlocal news source for Grand Rapids. April 23-29 they are holding their first ever fund drive, and I'd like to encourage you to show them support!
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		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/04/23/the-rapidian-of-the-people-by-the-people-for-the-people-of-grand-rapids/</link>
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		<title>Native Plants an Affordable Option for Your Garden</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With help from Bruce of Schuler Farms, a few weeks ago I ripped out my overgrown perennial beds and greatly expanded the gardening space in my front yard. Now what?]]></description>
		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/04/18/native-plants-an-affordable-option-for-your-garden/</link>
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		<title>West Central Wine Trail Doesn&#8217;t Disappoint</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the plethora of wine tasting events this month, it's difficult to know which event to attend. I decided to go to the Spring Vintage Unveiling in Hudsonville last week, since it was only $15 and featured wineries from our region--plus it was raising money for a good cause (Healing with Hope and Happiness).
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		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/04/16/west-central-wine-trail-doesnt-disappoint/</link>
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		<title>April is Michigan Wine Month</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In honor of Michigan wine month, I'd like to draw your attention to Michigan Wines, which is the official website of The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, and should be your first stop when exploring Michigan wine!
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		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/04/03/michigan-wine-month-lets-get-this-party-started/</link>
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		<title>Upcoming Fundraiser at Tre Cugini to Benefit Capital Campaign for Fulton Street Farmers Market Improvements</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE (GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan) – The Fulton Street Farmers Market (FSFM), located in the southeast corner of the Midtown Neighborhood, is the last remaining of three original Grand Rapids farmers markets established in the early 1900s. Originally constructed in 1922, the market has retained its regional popularity over the years. Drawing more than 10,000 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/03/29/upcoming-fundraiser-at-tre-cugini-to-benefit-capital-campaign-for-fulton-street-farmers-market-improvements/</link>
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		<title>Get the gardening bug!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just when I start going through the seed catalogs in earnest, gardening classes and workshops start springing up. Whether you've been doing this for years or are thinking this just might be the year you take the gardening plunge, here are some events and resources just for you:
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		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/03/12/get-the-gardening-bug/</link>
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		<title>West Michigan Home &amp; Garden Show Features Cooking with Local, Seasonal Produce!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This year, attendees at the West Michigan Home &#38; Garden Show will be treated to an emphasis on seasonal, local produce. In addition to a special exhibit, &#8220;Cultivating Change: A Showcase of Local Food Organizations,&#8221; there will be several cooking workshops. Chef Angus Campbell of the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC will be demonstrating seasonal [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/02/29/west-michigan-home-garden-show-features-cooking-with-local-seasonal-produce/</link>
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		<title>There&#8217;s Nothing Like Michigan Maple Syrup!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to a recent Detroit News article, the unusually warm weather we've had has caused many to tap their trees earlier than usual.]]></description>
		<link>http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/2012/02/27/theres-nothing-like-michigan-maple-syrup/</link>
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