Taste the Local Difference 11/17/23 Taste the Local Difference 11/17/23

10 Stocking Stuffers $15 and Under from Michigan Small Businesses

These small and cost-effective gifts from Michigan businesses are great for stocking stuffers, coworker gifts and more!

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These brown butter chocolate chip cookies, made with Grocer’s Daughter dark and milk chocolate, are sure to wow at the cookie swap!

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Maple Tarragon Breakfast Skillet-Strata

Try this perfect holiday season brunch dish for a crowd from Marrow Detroit Provisions, a sustainable restaurant and butcher shop.

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Tomato-Spinach Gigli Pasta with Seared Shrimp and Vodka Sauce

Use this recipe to easily ‘Cook like a Chef at Home’ with West Michigan Pasta and Provisions!

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Alternative Options for More Sustainable Gift Wrap

Try these sustainable alternatives for gifting this holiday season!

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Decorate Your Home with Local Flora + Food this Holiday Season

Follow along with this step-by-step guide to assembling a Local Holiday Wreath and Michigan Apple Garland!

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Holiday Lobster Mushroom Dip

You can’t go wrong with a holiday dip. Take yours to the next level with this local Holiday Lobster Mushroom Dip from The Mushroom Hub!

Taste the Local Difference 10/28/22 Taste the Local Difference 10/28/22

The Gift of Local: Invest in a CSA this Winter

Looking to gift something unique? Have you considered a CSA share? CSAs support local farmers and fill bellies all summer long (and in some cases, year-round!). Read about some excellent Michigan farms offering shares this year!

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Cook Like a Chef at Home with West MI Pasta & Provisions!

Looking for a new holiday recipe? Try this Natural Pumpkin Casarecce with Roasted Pumpkin pasta recipe from West MI Pasta and Provisions.

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5 Tips for a Successful Cookie Swap!

Get set up for a great cookie swap this season with these 5 tips! Plus, get recipes from Michigan sources like Sister Pie, Bellaire B+B and our very own UP Local Food Coordinator!

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Why Donations Make Great Gifts

There are many local nonprofits deserving of support now, and throughout the year. A unique solution to the end of year funding gap many nonprofits are experiencing is to consider gifting donations to the folks on your holiday list.