This year, attendees at the West Michigan Home & Garden Show will be treated to an emphasis on seasonal, local produce. In addition to a special exhibit, “Cultivating Change: A Showcase of Local Food Organizations,” there will be several cooking workshops. Chef Angus Campbell of the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC will be demonstrating seasonal […]
While we all know the climax of GR Beer Week is the Winter Beer Fest, there is lots more for beer lovers to experience this week.
Although the Grand Rapids Urban Market has been much anticipated as it will provide a year-round farmers market, turns out it is much more than a farmers market.
Last Valentine’s Day, my husband and I took a cooking class from Chefs Amy and Irene. It was a total blast, and a nice change of pace from our usual paired wine dinner. We are just not into gifts, so experiences are a great choice for us.
For the past several years, the city of Grand Rapids has been garnering attention for its numerous and popular micro-breweries. The newest addition is Harmony Brewing Company, located at Lake Drive and Wealthy Street. The establishment is owned by Heather VanDyke-Titus and her two brothers, Barry and Jackson VanDyke. Harmony is not only the name […]
Someone pinch me, I think my dreams are coming true! For the past few years I’ve been a member of Trillium Haven Farm’s CSA program. At all of the cooking classes and events, I’ve always come away wishing for a restaurant that would offer that kind of food: pure, fresh, and delicious. And it’s coming!
August - October 2013
Thank you for stopping by Eat Local, West Michigan! I hope you find lots of inspiration for eating (and drinking) locally, whether that means cooking produce from local farms to feed your family or checking out the latest microbrewery or restaurant. [Read More …]
