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The Daily Michigan: 5# of Dried Cherries from Cherry Republic
In the first of our new The Daily Michigan features, one of our readers will win 5 pounds of tart cherries! February is National Cherry Month, and what better way to celebrate than with plump & tasty dried cherries from Cherry Republic is a Glen Arbor, Michigan-based company that sells almost 200 cherry products and employs over 200 people.

February Michigan Event Calendar
Our February Calendar shows that the more the weather tries to keep us holed up inside, the more ways we find to get out and have fun!! Of course, there's still many, many more and we invite you to fill us in on other February events in the comments section.

Discover Michigan Wines at Regional Wine and Food Tasting Events
Read on for information about two cool wine touring events (Taste the Passion on the Leelanau Peninsula and Romancing the Riesling on the Old Mission Peninsula) as well as a pair of books on the Michigan wine industry AND how you can have a chance to win through an Absolute Michigan giveaway!

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Delicious Recipes Made with Michigan-Grown Products
The title says it all. Delicious recipes made with Michigan-grown products.
  • Afternoon Delight Cafe
    Providing the downtown Ann Arbor Michigan area with the freshest variety of delicious food and desserts. Afternoon Delight offers a scrumptious salad bar, homemade soups, fresh deli sandwiches and more. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
  • Antlers Restaurant and Gift Shop
    A unique dinning experience. Enjoy viewing over 200 mounted animals while waiting for your meal. Don't forget to ask to hear the bells! (Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County)
  • Black Star Farms
    An Agricultural Destination in the heart of Leelanau wine country offering a luxury B&B Inn, vinifera wines, fruit wines, dessert wines, brandies and grappa, hand-crafted cheese & food products on a equestrian estate of orchards, vineyards and trails. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
  • Boskydel
    Leelanau County's first vineyard. Vintner Bernie Rink's mission is to bring good quality wines to ordinary people at reasonable cost. Visit the tasting room for art, roast chestnuts, 100% estate-bottled French-American hybrids and great conversation. (Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County)
  • Chateau Fontaine Vineyard
    Getting its French title from proprietor Lucie Matthies' middle name and paying homage to the French immigrants who settled in the area, Chateau Fontaine was a deserted potato farm and cow pasture when Dan Matthies discovered the property in the 1970's. (Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County)
  • Community Supported Agriculture in Michigan
    At a time when farms are disappearing at an alarming rate, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) provides members a share of the harvest. Subscribers get a share of the harvest, and farmers get to farm. Visit them for northwest Michigan CSA farm links! (Bear Lake, Manistee County)
  • Corez Wine Bar - Grand Rapids
    Corez is a place where people gather to experience the highest level of excellence in wine, drink, food and service. It is a place to come together and discover new aromas, new flavors, new combinations of sensory experience. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
  • Delicious Recipes Made with Michigan-Grown Products
    The title says it all. Delicious recipes made with Michigan-grown products. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Diversified Natural Products Inc.
    Diversified Natural Products , Inc. (DNP) is an industrial biotechnology company organized into two divisions: Bio-Based Fuels and Chemicals, and Gourmet and Functional Foods. (Scottville, Mason County)
  • Dragonmead Microbrewery
    On a typical evening, you're likely to see families playing board games-the kids drinking pops and the parents quaffing the pub's most popular product, a Belgian beer called Final Absolution. There are no televisions or smoking and food can be brought in. (Warren, Macomb County)
  • Dusty's Cellar
    Dusty's features an award winning wine list served in a relaxed "Wine Bar"-Bistro atmosphere. The Dusty's Cellar store features Mid-Michigan's largest selection of fine wines, beer, fresh bread, pastries, gourment foods, cigars and other great gifts. (Okemos, Ingham County)
  • Earthshine Farm
    We guarantee that you will not find a better tasting bird that is bred, grown and processed with higher standards. Last summer our chickens were featured at a party at George Lucasís Skywalker Ranch and everyone agreed that they were the best ever! (Durand, Shiawassee County)
  • Eat The Mitten
    Eat the Mitten is my website devoted to Michigan made food products and beverages. It is my growing personal blog about many terrific local items. (Royal Oak, Oakland County)
  • Epicure Catering - Full Service Catering Company
    Custom seasonal menus written for each event; Two to ten course sit-down dinners for 2-100 guests; Specialized theme menus; Superior buffets for 20 to 300 guests; and Exceptional presentation with friendly, professional service. (Leland, Leelanau County)
  • Five Lakes Grill - Delicious Ambiance in every way!
    Want great food, terrific ambience, amazing cooking classes, and a chef and sommelier that care that you have an amazing experience? Want to go somewhere that will welcome you back like a long lost friend the second time you go? This is the place!!!! (Milford, Livingston County)
  • Food For Thought- Gourmet Organic & Fair Trade Delights
    "Food for Thought is one of the most incredible companies in all of Northern Michigan, in all of everywhere!" – Janice Benson, Entrepreneurial Agriculture Project Assistant, Michigan Land Use Institute - Traverse City (Honor, Benzie County)
  • Fricano's
    Claimed by thousands of loyal customers to be the best they've ever had. Fricano's pizza remains the original and most famous pizza and pizzeria in Michigan. (Grand Haven, Ottawa County)
  • Fruitcake or Nuts - A Michigan Food Blogger
    This is a Blog created by a Southeast Michigan Woman that is updated weekly. it has a little of this and a little of that but all food. (Livonia, Wayne County)
  • Goody's Juice & Java
    Coffee, espresso, latte & cappuccino along with baked goods, soup, sandwiches, Italian style gelato and free wireless internet make Goody's a great stop when you're in downtown Manistee. (Manistee, Manistee County)
  • Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
    Grocer's Daughter uses Rainforest Alliance chocolate, organic creams, local fruit, herbs and edible flowers to produce truffles, caramels and other chocolate delights! (Empire, Leelanau County)
  • Hopcat
    HopCat has one mission in mind: to bring you great beer. 48 taps, one hand pull, 150 bottles and soon a small-batch brewing system for guest brewers and one-of-a-kind in-house brews. We specialize in Michigan brews, but offer a wide range of global beer. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
  • I am the owner of Muschie's Baked Goods
    My company makes the most delicious hand rolled gluten free granola, granola bars and spreads for breads, using many Michigan grown or produced ingredients. One taste and you too will recognize clean and honest good taste and will become a Muschie fan. (rochester, Oakland County)
  • Just a Plain Farm, LLC
    A family-owned farm market and farm that grows over a 100 acres of pumpkins, squash, gourds, popcorn, and native corns (Carp Lake, Emmet County)
  • Key Ingredients Michigan Foodways
    The Michigan Humanities Council is proud to host Key Ingredients Michigan Foodways, a year long series of exhibits and public programs touring six Michigan Communities in 2007-08: Chelsea, Calumet, Cheboygan, Whitehall, Frankenmuth, and Dundee. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Lansing Area Localvores
    Localvore--n. Person who eats locally grown food, as in carnivore, herbivore, localvore! We'll help you get started with menus, recipes and places to buy locally grown foods. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Lansing City Market
    The historic Lansing City Market was established in 1909 at the corner of Cedar Street and Shiawassee. For the past 91 years, local farmers and craftspeople have been bringing their goods to sell to the public in a warm, family-friendly environment. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
    A collection of 12 wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula. Tour our tasting rooms or participate in one of our 4 exciting wine trail events. Visit our website to learn more about our wines and wineries and to learn about the many wine events around the state. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
  • Marquee Marque Pasties
    We're located in Sterling Heights Michigan and bring to you the finest pasties made. All our pasties are hand made with the finest and freshest ingredients available. Beef, Chicken and much more. A friendly family atmosphere, we invite you to drop by. (Sterling Heights, Macomb County)
  • Michigan Beer Guide
    MBG welcomes letters, news, brews, events, stories and photos about the brewing industry in Michigan and about beer sold in Michigan. (Leonard, Oakland County)
  • Michigan Brew Tour
    We've been touring all the Michigan breweries and put together our own little site detailing our adventures. We started rating the beers (based on our preferences) the atmosphere and even the food when present. Just a personal site - no ads. (Midland, Midland County)
  • Michigan Brewers Guild
    The Michigan Brewers Guild exists to unify the Michigan brewing community; to increase sales of Michigan-brewed beer through promotions, marketing, public awareness and consumer education; and to monitor and assure a healthy beer industry within the state (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Michigan By The Bottle
    A blog devoted to exploring and promoting Michigan wineries and the wines they produce. (Macomb, Macomb County)
  • Michigan Hop Alliance
    Michigan hop growers working together to produce sustainably grown, high quality, certified organic hops. Visit our site to purchase hops and hop alliance clothing and for information about hop varieties in production. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
  • Michigan Travels Gourmet Specialties, LLC
    A Michigan gift unlike any other! After specializing for 17 years in gift baskets featuring Michigan-made foods, Carol Brandt recognized a need for an elegant gift that chronicled Michigan landmarks in a delicious gift idea. Her idea is now reality! (Saint Joseph, Berrien County)
  • Michigan Turkey Producers
    Provide nutritious and good tasting quality turkey products by growing, processing and delivering a consistent, reliable, value added and commodity for industrial foodservice and retail customers. (Wyoming, Kent County)
  • Michigan U-Pick & Farm Market Directory
    The Michigan Farm Market and U-Pick Directory is a guide to over 255 farm markets, u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. Visiting farm markets and u-pick farms is a family event that can be enjoyed all year long. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Michigan Wines
    Plan a weekend or day trip touring Michigan's winery tasting rooms and discover the diversity of Michigan wines. Request a free copy of "Michigan Wine Country" magazine, with maps to more than 40 wineries around the state. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Michigan's Marketline
    Buy Local, Buy Fresh. Michigan's "Marketline" is a website, where buyers and sellers of Michigan grown farm products and farm-based recreational opportunities can be listed. It lists products and services by county, product, and provides directions (East Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Real Time Farms
    A Live, Local Food Guide! Discover & Contribute! Real Time Farms gives you up to the minute information, in pictures, of what's available and fresh at farmer's markets and farm stands near you! (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
  • Sallys Family Restaurant
    Full service menu, children's menu available, Located in the middle of Manistee National Forest on M-37. Huge Salad Bar, Homemade soups, specials,and our Famous Cinnamon Roll. Breakfast Buffet on week-ends. Stop in for an excellent dining experience. (White Cloud, Newaygo County)
  • Select Michigan - MDA
    A program through the Michigan Department of Agriculture designed to increase marketing opportunities for Michigan locally grown food products and increase awareness and purchases of Michigan locally grown food products. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Short's Brewing Company
    Located in the former Bellaire Hardware building at 121 North Bridge Street, Short's is packing crowds drawn by its social scene, quality brews, live music and healthful deli fare. (Bellaire, Antrim County)
  • Sleeping Bear Farms
    Gourmet honey products produced by beekeepers in Northern Michigan- including Honey Spreads, Honey Mustards, Honey Jams, Maple Syrup and our own unique Star Thistle Honey. (Beulah, Benzie County)
  • Southwest Michigan Wine Trail
    A unique collection of wines and wineries. Visiting our many wineries allow you to relax while enjoying our surroundings. Our Tasting Rooms offer you the opportunity to sample our wines and learn about our wineries. (St. Joseph, Berrien County)
  • The Bluebird Restaurant
    For over 70 years, the Bluebird has been the gathering place for locals and tourists alike. With a casual 100 seat bar and the more elegant, scenic dining room on the banks of the Leland River, the Bluebird is a family favorite for whitefish & much more. (Leland, Leelanau County)
  • The English Inn
    Award-winning fine cuisine; Extensive, nationally recognized wine cellar; Intimate Dickensian English pub; Custom wedding receptions and ceremonies; Ballroom for up to 200 guests; Elegant bed-and-breakfast accommodations; Formal English gardens (Eaton Rapids, Eaton County)
  • The Farmer's Marketer
    The Farmer's Marketer is a blog about food, farms, farmer's markets, and sustainable agriculture in Michigan, with a focus on the stories of people growing and making real food for our community. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
  • The Leelanau Brewing Company
    The Leelanau Brewing Company- presents fine hand-crafted artisan ales. Coming out summer 2005 with a traditional biere blanche, called Whaleback White, hand-crafted and barrel aged. Pale golden, tart and refreshing. In your favorite stores July 20 (Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County)
  • Travelers Club International Restaurant & Tuba Museum
    Travelers Club features food from a different region of the world every month. Our entrees & vegetarian samples come with a representative condiment tray. (Okemos, Ingham County)
  • Traverse Area Meal Tickets & Unusual Ideas
    If you're planning a trip to Benzie, Grand Traverse or Leelanau county you'll want to visit us first. Access our site for area lodging, dining, attractions, transportation and daytrips. We have everything you'll need for a great time Up North. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
  • Troppo
    Inspired by the great American Supper Clubs of the 1920’s that served simple, delicious, home cooked meals using only the freshest ingredients that were served in the friendliest and cleanest dining rooms imaginable. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Uncle John's Cider Mill
    Have some Ol' Fashioned Family Fun at Uncle John's... We have fresh Cider, Apples, Donuts, Caramel Apples, Wagon Rides, Train Rides, Kids Corral, Fresh Fruit and Produce, Weekend Activities, Gift Shop and more! New Fruit House Winery and Tasting Room. (St. Johns, Clinton County)
  • Upper Michigan Culinarians - U.P. Chapter of the ACF
    We are the U.P. Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. We are a group of culinary professionals from around the U.P. affiliated with the National organization. Among the approx. 250 National chapters, we represent the largest geographical area. (Escanaba, Delta County)
  • Veggie Cards
    VeggieCards were created by neighbors & long-time friends Peggy De Perry & Leslie Arwin. On the cover, there is a whimsical Veggiegirl,and on the back, another drawing shows the finished recipe. Each card features an original recipe. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
  • Vitale's Pizza
    Many attribute the success of the Vitale's family to quality homemade secret recipes and generous portions. Their tradition of fine Italian cooking that has become known and respected in the West Michigan area for nearly 40 years. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
  • Wine Website for Women
    WineWomenOnline.com is an interactive educational site where you can "get connected" and learn about local Michigan wine-centered events, enjoy featured wine guests, wine sips of the month and online discussion plus purchase local artist's wares. (Brighton, Livingston County)
  • WineMichigan
    WineMichigan is an industry organization dedicated to defending the rights of Michigan wineries to ship to Michigan consumers. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
  • Zingerman's
    Zingerman's is an Ann Arbor institution, the source of great food and great experiences. They are committed to delivering the most flavorful, traditionally-made foods to their customers such as fine breads, cheeses, oils, vinegars & other gourmet items. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)

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Cabbage Shed & Waterfront Pub (Elberta, Benzie County)
Covered Wagon Market (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Detroit Urban Agriculture and Community Garden Programs (Detroit, Wayne County)
Dining Places in Grand Rapid (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Grand Traverse Distillery (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Kitchen Chick (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Michigan Gourmet Popcorn (Lansing, Ingham County)
National Asparagus Festival (Hart, Oceana County)
Riverfront Pizza & Specialties, Glen Arbor 231-334-3876 (Glen Arbor, Leelanau County)
The Riverside Inn (Leland, Leelanau County)
Troppo (Lansing, Ingham County)

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