News & Fun in Michigan
We look for the best tasting food and fun in Michigan. Places to eat, traditional local recipes, Michigan food brands, food trucks, and many other Foodie topics.
We also cover issues like food accessibility, farm-to-table, food safety, and Michigan Food Stamps, and SNAP.
From the UP pasties to the grilled walleye and famous pickles we cover it all.
Here are our favorite Michigan foodie posts.
The Turkey Trot Tater-Tot Hotdish is a quintessential Minnesota comfort food featuring seasoned ground turkey, fresh veggies, cheese, and crispy tater tots. Ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish combines rich flavors and textures. Tim Walz’s recipe promises to delight, making it a hit at any occasion.
New research from Michigan State University examines the impact of sustainable farming on food safety, highlighting the complex trade-offs in health and environmental outcomes. MSU Research Uncovers Health Impacts of Sustainable Agriculture Practices East Lansing, MI – While sustainable agriculture is …
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is launching the ‘Michigan the Beautiful’ campaign to conserve 30% of the state’s lands and waters by 2030. Through public webinars and an online survey, residents are invited to share their conservation priorities, addressing climate change and biodiversity loss while fostering community engagement and collaboration.
Michigan’s Upper Thumb region boasts a rich culinary scene, shaped by the area’s natural beauty and abundant waters. Michigan Sweet Corn and Whitefish Cakes perfectly capture the essence of a Michigan summer, blending fresh sweet corn and whitefish. These cakes, reminiscent of classic crab cakes, offer a regional twist highlighting local seafood.
Noodles are a staple in many cultures, enjoyed through dishes like Vietnamese Pho, Japanese Ramen, and Soba. Pho is a rich noodle soup with beef or chicken, Ramen features wheat noodles with pork, and Soba uses delicate buckwheat noodles. We were surprised to learn that these were amoung Michigan’s Favorite Fall Soup Recipes.
Homemade potato chips are a fun and rewarding kitchen project. Michigan’s climate and soil make it the potato chip capital of the US. To make your own chips, slice potatoes, soak, fry in batches, and season. Tips for success include uniform slices, monitoring oil temperature, and experimenting with flavors. Enjoy fresher, customizable chips at home.
In our effort to be eclectic we offer these six outstanding, yet typically overlooked, Michigan food companies each with their specialties that are not to be missed.
The Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival is the granddaddy of them all. Since 1978 folks come in and lined up for a fish sandwich that “takes two hands to hold one.
