food preservation
Farm to Freezer
by (MILocalFoodBeet)
Submitted 07-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s finally here! And you’re ready to preserve some of Michigan’s bounty, right? Some Michigan produce is super simple to preserve by just washing and freezing. A variety of Michigan fruits can be frozen for smoothies, snacks and... Farm to Freezer
by (MILocalFoodBeet)
Submitted 06-13-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s finally here! And you’re ready to preserve some of Michigan’s bounty, right? Some Michigan produce is super simple to preserve by just washing and freezing. A variety of Michigan fruits can be frozen for smoothies...
It's canning season!
by (MILocalFoodBeet)
Submitted 08-09-2013 under OPINION
Over the past two weeks, on WYCE’s The Local Feed, I have been talking about canning tips. The extended audio is linked above. There are more than a dozen farmers markets in the Grand Rapids area and plenty of farm stands further afield. The...
The Local Feed: It's berry and cherry season
by (MILocalFoodBeet)
Submitted 06-21-2013 under OPINION
Strawberries. Cherries, Raspberries. Blueberries. Nothing says summer like Michigan fruit. Have you started seeing them at your local farmers market yet? They are full of flavor and nutrition, and it is oh so easy to preserve these delicious bites...
The Local Feed: Spinach in local farmers markets
by (MILocalFoodBeet)
Submitted 06-14-2013 under OPINION
Spinach is an annual plant that grows best in cool, damp weather and rich, moist soil. It is started with seed and harvested when the largest leaves are 6 to 8 inches long. It’s available in Michigan in spring gardens and markets, so now is...
Local canner brings talents to community
by (Loukas Peterson)
Submitted 06-07-2013 under NEWS
Michigan native Diane Devereaux has been involved in traditional food preparation and preservation her entire life. As a young teenager, she began to can her own produce, herbs and meats, and now she has opened her doors and brought the joys of...