November 3, 2011 – 3:44 pm
The 2011 Grand Rapids Wine, Beer & Food Festival takes place Thursday, November 17th through Saturday, November 19th at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. It draws over 10,000 over three days, making it the largest food and wine festival in Michigan and one of the premier events of its kind in the Midwest. Classes, tastings from [...]
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October 27, 2011 – 10:44 am
“What we’re trying to do is a systems change. We’re trying to build up a small, local economy that’s place based – that can’t pick up and go somewhere else.” ~Stephen Arellano, Ruth Mott Foundation in Flint Mallory Horton Waters Plants in the GreenHouse at Harvesting Earth Urban Garden by Michigan Municipal League (MML) Click [...]
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October 24, 2011 – 8:49 am
Delicious Michigan is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, authors of the award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries and The History of Michigan Wines. Learn more and get autographed books at deliciousmichigan.com and read some of their past articles on Absolute Michigan at Michigan Uncorked! Hard apple cider. Apple wine. Apple mead. [...]
October 20, 2011 – 7:10 am
About this photo, Larry the Biker writes “Linus may have found his spot in Bruce Township, Michigan. A farmer told me once that Macomb County, Michigan is one of the largest producers of pumpkins in the United States.” Kathy Siler of the Michigan Ag Council has a great article entitled In Search of the Great [...]
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October 19, 2011 – 7:46 am
“It could never happen in another city. I mean, this is ridiculous to think about this much land. There are very few houses that have another house next to them. So everybody can have at least an extra yard, you know. That’s really the gift of Detroit.” ~Farnsworth neighborhood resident Andrew Kemp Brother Nature Produce [...]
October 5, 2011 – 8:02 am
Absolute Michigan photographer Sarah Louisignau took part in an apple cider pressing party last weekend and since few things in Michigan say “fall” like a big glass of fresh & delicious Michigan cider, that was enough for us to run a feature on apple cider! Just click the photos below for a larger view. According [...]
September 6, 2011 – 6:30 am
Mick Road Maple Monster by jimflix Say hello to September and enjoy the bountiful harvests and beautiful scenery it brings. September is a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with it’s warm days and cool evening temperatures (not to mention the declining mosquito population). As far as things to do in the Great Lakes State [...]
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August 25, 2011 – 10:09 am
Head north to Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa on Saturday, September 3 for a Taste of Michigan. It’s a celebration of all things Michigan and part of Crystal Mountain’s Pure Michigan Labor Days! Sample Michigan-made wines, craft beers, homegrown delicacies and signature products from throughout the state while you enjoy live entertainment by northern Michigan’s [...]
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August 17, 2011 – 7:27 am
Enjoy a cup of Summer~ by Blondieyooper Taste the Local Difference says that blackberries are ready to pick! Blackberries are very high in Vitamin C and K and manganese and a good source of Vitamin E, folate, magnesium, potassium, and copper. They have one of the highest levels of the antioxidant antocyanin, which may help [...]
Delicious Michigan is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, authors of the award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries and The History of Michigan Wines. Learn more and get autographed books at deliciousmichigan.com and read some of their past articles on Absolute Michigan at Michigan Uncorked! Strawberry season wrapped up in southern Michigan? [...]
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