Category Archives: Food & Dining

Michigan Asparagus is Ready to Pick!

May 13, 2008 – 1:46 pm

YUCK/YUM - Pick a Side by Rudy Malmquist
Taste the Local Difference says that asparagus is ready to pick!
It's a member of the lily family and can grow as quickly as 10 inches in one day! Michigan ranks third in the nation for asparagus production (behind California and Washington) and the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board says [...]

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Michigan morels and the Boyne City Mushroom Festival

May 6, 2008 – 10:30 am

morel mushroom by Latitude 45
The 2008 Boyne City National Morel Mushroom Festival takes place May 15-18, 2008. This year is the 48th annual, and the 4 day celebration of the morel mushroom includes a morel seminar and guided mushroom hunt on Friday and of course the Boyne Valley Lions National Mushroom Hunt on on Saturday [...]

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From the Vine: Beyond the trails

April 28, 2008 – 8:16 am

As part of our celebration of Michigan Wine Month, we'll be featuring excerpts on each of Michigan's five wine trails (and one taking you beyond the trails) from the Michigan Notable Book award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries.
Beyond the trails
Like all endeavors of the heart, starting a winery outside well established viticulture regions requires [...]

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From the Vine: Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail

April 24, 2008 – 9:40 am

As part of our celebration of Michigan Wine Month, we'll be featuring excerpts on each of Michigan's five wine trails (and one taking you beyond the trails) from the Michigan Notable Book award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries.
(Lake Michigan Shore and Fennville AVAs)
The Lake Michigan Shore viticultural area, with its blend of northern continental [...]

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From the Vine: Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail

April 22, 2008 – 8:32 am

As part of our celebration of Michigan Wine Month, we'll be featuring excerpts on each of Michigan's five wine trails (and one taking you beyond the trails) from the Michigan Notable Book award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries.
(Old Mission Peninsula AVA)
The meso-climate of Old Mission Peninsula is unique not only in the state of [...]

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From the Vine: Pioneer Wine Trail

April 18, 2008 – 10:27 am

As part of our celebration of Michigan Wine Month, Absolute Michigan will be featuring excerpts on each of Michigan's five wine trails (and one taking you beyond the trails) from the Michigan Notable Book award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries by Sharon Kegerreis and Lorri Hathaway.
Over the years, the best vintners in the Old [...]

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From the Vine: Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail

April 15, 2008 – 11:52 am

As part of our celebration of Michigan Wine Month, Absolute Michigan will be featuring excerpts on each of Michigan's five wine trails (and one taking you beyond the trails) from the Michigan Notable Book award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries by Sharon Kegerreis and Lorri Hathaway.
Leelanau Peninsula AVA
Known for its lake vistas and pure [...]

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Discussing Michigan farming & agritourism

April 9, 2008 – 7:53 am

Fair Evening by CaptPiper
Interlochen Public Radio's Points North program recently spoke with Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Donald Koivisto about many aspects of farming in Michigan like biofuels and value added agriculture along with challenges to farming operations like food safety, water withdrawals, re-zoning and taxes on farms and availability of migrant labor. Agriculture is [...]

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April is 'Michigan Wine Month'

April 3, 2008 – 12:07 pm

Wine takes center stage this month with Governor Granholm proclaiming April 'Michigan Wine Month'. Having received numerous awards and adding hundreds of millions of dollars to the state's coffers each year, Michigan produced wines have become an important addition to the economy and connoisseurs alike.
The 2008 edition of Michigan Wine Country is now available. The [...]

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April is Garden Month on Absolute Michigan

March 24, 2008 – 8:01 am

A Light from Within by Daylily18
In just over a week, we'll turn our focus on Absolute Michigan to gardens and gardening.
Features will include some of Michigan's great botanical gardens, nurseries and greenhouses, garden-themed events and we'll also be featuring profiles of native Michigan plants.
If you'd like to get warmed up, have a look at the [...]

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