food
Shop seasonally: everything you need for a stir-fry
by (Amy Hinman)
Submitted 07-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
If you were thinking that it's too hot to cook (but you still want to), have no fear, it's stir-fry season! There are few things that sautee up better than summer squash or zucchini, and with minimal time over the hot stove. Not feeling so...
Cabin-Time heads west
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-08-2013 under NEWS
Cabin-Time is an opportunity to leave the world behind and discover another one. Twice a year since January 2012, Cabin-Time has brought artists, photographers, writers, designers, chefs and every other kind of creative from all around the country...
Shop Seasonally: saying 'farewell' to rhubarb, and 'hello' to cherries, snap peas and pickling cucumbers
by (Amy Hinman)
Submitted 07-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
'Tis the season for a culinary adventure. Not sure what to do with all the veggies in your CSA? Want to add a few techniques to your culinary arsenal? Ever wondered how to pronounce kohlrabi? Chances are that the person selling you food probably...
Shop Seasonally: berries, broccoli, and canning classes, oh my!
by (Amy Hinman)
Submitted 06-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
With so many sights, smells and vegetables, going to the farmers market is an event in and of itself. With food vendors, live music and the occasional canning class, picking up some bok choi is just that much more enjoyable. Events at the Markets:...
Newly-released book by local author highlights Grand Rapids food justice issues
by (wendypchef)
Submitted 06-26-2013 under OPINION
When I received a copy of Grand Rapids Food: A Culinary Revolution by Lisa Rose Starner (American Palate, 2013), I wasn’t sure what to expect. The topic of food in West Michigan is near and dear to my heart. Would it go beyond the obvious...
Growing, eating, reading: New book tells story of Grand Rapids food
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 06-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Timing is everything. It matters for growing and harvesting plants and for Lisa Rose Starner, it matters for writing her new book, "Grand Rapids Food: A Culinary Revolution." Laid up by knee surgery in April of last year after tearing her...
Shop seasonally: what's at the market now
by (Amy Hinman)
Submitted 06-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Getting kids to eat their vegetables has never been easier, not when there is chalk drawing and tractor pulls in addition to their veggies. Bring the whole family to the market, as more produce and activities are in season for everyone to enjoy....
Eat.Shop.Rock. to celebrate local economy with food, music
by (CL)
Submitted 06-18-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
The Uptown business districts invite the community to the Eat. Shop. Rock. event this Thursday, June 20, for a night full of entertainment in Grand Rapids' most thriving business districts: East Fulton, East Hills, Eastown and Wealthy Street....
Festival of the Arts to celebrate creativity, community
by (empichot)
Submitted 06-06-2013 under NEWS
The Festival of the Arts provides plenty of opportunities for gazing at local intriguing works of art while listening to local live music with locally made food in hand. This year some new and exciting things are put into the mix. The Circle Stage...
Grand Rapids Brewing Co: great beer, mediocre food
by (Ryan Hagerman)
Submitted 01-28-2013 under OPINION
To begin, I am not a beer or food connoisseur. Having turned 21 six months ago, I have not had many opportunities to develop a professional taste or knowledge about beers. I do not even know all the types of beers there are. I know the difference...