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In Season: September 28, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 09-28-2012 under NONPROFITS
Get it before it's gone!! Peppers Tomatoes New in season at the Market Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Onions Leeks Winter Squash Currently at the Market Beets Cilantro Parsley Basil Onions (Green, Candy, Vidalia) Bell Peppers (green, yellow, red...
East Hills food tour promotes local food and businesses
by (lizstudt)
Submitted 09-25-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Tasty Adventures Food Tours, a new project created by Greenville native Ruth Rittersdorf, provides a unique experience for Grand Rapidians who are looking to explore different possibilities for local food. Rittersdorf guides participants on foot...
In Season: September 14, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 09-14-2012 under NONPROFITS
Get it before it's gone!! Sweet Corn Pickles Melons New at the Market APPLES Pumpkins Fall Rasberries Mums Gourds! Winter Squash! Currently at the Market Beets Cilantro Parsley Basil Onions (Green, Candy, Vidalia) Bell Peppers (green,...
Taking the 10X10 challenge only made sense
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 08-30-2012 under VOICES
For me, taking the 10X10 Challenge was not a difficult thing for me to do. It actually became both a necessity and an opportunity. Let me explain, starting with the necessity. As I am rocketing towards my twilight years, I have picked up something...
Food you don't know about: Part 2
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 08-29-2012 under OPINION
In the above video, we introduce four hidden gems that you should know about. Chicago Hood Spot (605 Franklin) fills a void for rib tips, and creates a Chicago-style Italian Beef that was so good I have already enjoyed many return visits. La...
Hello 10x10 Challenge, goodbye Ramen noodles
by (Onawa Gardiner)
Submitted 08-28-2012 under VOICES
Ramen noodles are delicious, quick and filling. At 35 cents a package and a long shelf life, who wouldn’t want to get down on some Ramen? Well this girl is no longer getting down on the Ramen as a part of my pledge to the Local First 10x10...
My selfish reasons for taking the Eat Local Challenge
by (Onawa Gardiner)
Submitted 08-23-2012 under VOICES
Local First announced is 10x10 Eat Local Challenge last week and I immediately pledged. I’ll admit it was for personal gain primarily since my first thoughts weren’t on creating a better world or helping one’s neighbor. Rather, I...
Do you sushi?
by (Kathy Bruins)
Submitted 08-22-2012 under OPINION
“Have you tried sushi?” my girlfriend asked at lunch one day. Images of raw cold fish swam through my mind. “No, I haven’t … you?” “I did and I love it. You have to try it.” I am one who loves food...
In the midst of Restaurant Week, Wealthy Street eatery gives back
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
Right now in Grand Rapids, 60-some local restaurants are wooing customers with jazzed-up menus and ostentatious specials. This week, Brick Road Pizza Co. in the Wealthy Street Business District, is going another route. Co-owner Cindy Talbert decided...
Grandwich 2012: The final judgement
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 08-18-2012 under OPINION
Friday night, I spent my time in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum at the Grandwich final judging event. Last year and this year I tried every single Grandwich offering. That means I had tried forty-five or so Grandwiches. This year, I was...