Edible Grande Traverse Magazine

11/24/2022

We’re all familiar with the expression “As American as apple pie.” But pumpkin pie is, if anything, even more traditionally American. Pumpkin pie is the humble star that takes a much-loved place at the Thanksgiving dessert table. Enjoy this story and favorite recipe from our archives and writer-farmer-historian Susan Odom.
From our home to yours, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

06/21/2021

Pick up some amazing offerings from Sword Seafood Company in Traverse City on July 22. Have a look at the Fish Clubs' different seafood offerings. Link in images.

04/24/2021

What a great fit for Traverse City's green, farmstead brewery! Farmer's Market this Sunday afternoon, 1PM - 6PM at Brewery Terra Firma.

04/11/2021

Happy anniversary to Oryana West! It was one year ago that TC's Oryana Community Co-op became a two-store food co-op when it acquired the old Lucky's Market on Highway 31. Celebrations included catered staff appreciation cookouts at both locations and a big Orange Bag giveaway for all the shoppers. Congratulations!

04/08/2021

Fish Club in TC?
It's kinda like a fish CSA :)
Fisherman, Caven Pfeiffer of Sword Seafood Company explains it all via his website. There is a cooking video too that inspired us. We loved his wild-caught coho salmon!
Have a look! https://swordseafood.com/

04/06/2021

What has local wine, bread, and tasting oils?

The Box of GOODness of course :)
See what Good Harbor wines, 9bean Rows, and Fustini's have curated for you.

Make your Northern Michigan summer even sweeter with the new Good Harbor Box of GOODness featuring locally sourced wine, bread, olive oil and vinegar.

04/02/2021

Here's a simple but tasty idea for you :) https://ediblegrandetraverse.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/annes-croute-au-fromage

In a small bowl, blend egg yolks with milk, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg. In separate bowl, beat egg whites until firm. Fold egg whites and cheese into egg yolk mixture.

04/01/2021

High Mowing Seeds is one of our favorite seed companies! Organically grown and good with northern zones :-) Are you gardening this year?

Women's involvement in is a tale as old as time and while the representation of in the United States has been historically limited, women have been operating , excelling in positions of , managing as partners and also humbly working behind the scenes to ensure that their families and livelihoods are supported and successful. ⁠
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Women's labor is a cornerstone of agriculture globally and current events in India have given the world a glimpse into this deep truth. In this blog post, we'd like to acknowledge the work of some talented and powerful who are dedicated to sowing seeds and sharing their bountiful harvests with their local communities, right here in the United States.⁠
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Read more about these incredible women farmers at: https://bit.ly/3dc5iE5 🌻🌻

03/29/2021

"Sprinter" inspired stew for dinner.
How are you keeping warm?

03/26/2021

Cranberry Ginger Granola

Something yummy to make this weekend.

https://ediblenortheastflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/miyas-kitchen-cranberry-ginger-granola-notes

What is your weekday morning routine? Mine is spent pressing snooze, chugging my coffee and rushing out the door with no time for breakfast. Ok, maybe there are a few more steps peppered in there, but that is how it feels. All I know is that my weekday mornings are exponentially better when I spend....

03/25/2021

Taking care of the trees:

Prune Your Oak Trees Before April 15

"Landowners throughout Michigan are being reminded to prune or complete any work around any red oak trees before April 15 in order to help stop the spread of oak wilt. Oak wilt is a non-native fungus that is 100% fatal to red oaks and can be controlled if recommended practices are followed. Any planned construction or utility work that requires removal or pruning of oaks, a timber harvest, or any activity that is likely to wound oaks, should all be completed before the growing season begins. If tree work is completed now, the tree wounds will seal off before the picnic beetles are active. These sap feeding beetles are the primary vectors transmitting the fungal spores overland.

Oak wilt is one of the most expensive diseases to treat so prevention is key. Avoiding new infections is the least costly of all the management options available. Tree professionals strongly recommend not pruning or injuring red oak trees when the trees are actively growing and the beetles are active, so between April 15 and October 31 is a guideline that will lower the risk of overland spread by the sap feeding beetles. Pests and diseases do not recognize dates on our calendar so waiting until temperatures are consistently cold and they go dormant is the time of lowest risk. If a tree receives storm damage or for hazard reasons, needs to be pruned during the growing season, immediately seal the wound with tree wound or latex paint.

New satellite oak wilt sites occurred last summer in the Glen Arbor and Benzonia areas, while Grand Traverse County continues to have more new oak wilt sites confirmed than any other county in the state. Landowners are encouraged to share the preventative information with neighbors so that together, we can keep the spread of this fatal fungus under control. Please visit the Michigan Oak Wilt Coalition website for up-to-date information, https://www.michiganoakwilt.org/.

The Forestry Assistance Program for Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse Counties offers free, on-site technical assistance to help landowners correctly identify wilt, and learn about treatment options. For more information, contact K**a Ross, District Forester, 231-256-9783 or [email protected]. "

Oak wilt is a fungal disease that affects oak trees. As the name implies, oak wilt causes leaves of affected trees to wilt and turn brown.  It is fatal for red oaks, including northern red oak, pin oak, scarlet oak and black oak. White oaks are affected but may survive.  The incidence of oak wilt ...

03/23/2021

Black Star Farms is having an Easter brunch! April 4th.

"It is with great pleasure that the Inn at Black Star Farms is delighted to welcome the community back to the Inn for an appropriately distanced Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 4th.

The multi-generational brunch will be served family style at your party’s private table in the spacious Aquarius ballroom inside the Inn.

The menu includes fresh fruit with yogurt and granola, assorted baked goods, Caesar salad, roasted asparagus, caramelized onion hash, apricot glazed ham, BSF benedict, scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon and sweet cream pancakes. Mimosas and wine will be available.

Guests may reserve tables for up to 6 guests beginning at 9:30, with the last seating at 2:00.

Advance reservations required. For ticketing please visit https://www.blackstarfarms.com/easter-brunch/

03/20/2021

Happy Spring!!

03/19/2021

Coming up and FREE! Winterlochen Virtual: March 27th!

Winterlochen, the annual family-friendly festival brought to you by Interlochen Center for the Arts and featuring arts exploration and creative fun for children of all ages, held virtually this year for the first time.

Free virtual programming will encompass live interactive sessions and pre-recorded offerings led by Interlochen Arts Academy faculty and students, including pots-and-pans percussion, improv games, singalongs, an interactive conducting demonstration with the Arts Academy Band, character sketch and build-a-poem workshops, a tutorial in making your own thaumatrope, a live demonstration of making potato prints and rubbings from surfaces in your house, children’s story readings, a live-streamed performance of Winter Dance by Arts Academy dancers, and more—all brought to you by the talented students and faculty of the nation’s premier arts high school.
WHEN: Saturday, March 27, 11:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.

For a detailed schedule, visit interlochen.org/winterlochen

03/17/2021

Exciting news from Short's Brewing Company :
Double Soft Parade! Yes—the OG Imperial of yore will be back in bottles and on draft later this month—starting 3/19 at the Bellaire Pub and Elk Rapids Pull Barn.

03/16/2021

Our friends Natural Northern Foods made this video last year ❤ Enjoy the pictures warmth and go get some spreads!

03/13/2021

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Farmers Market is happening today!
10am to 2pm to get some produce, baked goods, honey, cheese, and more!