“Trust,” as it pertains to the food system, has become an increasing concern for all of us. As part of the ongoing research and planning for the James Beard Foundation’s annual conference over the last few years, a series of regional salons were conducted around the country on the subject of Trust. A small group… Continue reading In Food We Trust
Every fall at harvest time, I write about the Michigan farmers markets which are bursting with colorful fruits and vegetables. Throngs of people converge on the markets to join in the harvest bonanza. The vibrant orange, red and yellow heirloom tomatoes, pure green zucchini, bright yellow summer squash and deep green kales, collards and chards… Continue reading Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness ~ John Keats
As my readers know, I love to frequent farmers markets to shop for vegetables, talk to the farmers and participate in the age-old traditions of community marketplaces. Here in Michigan, the heavy June rains have delayed the summer harvest. So, in a recent visit to one of my favorite markets, the Royal Oak Farmers Market,… Continue reading Market to Table
The hallmark of summer in Birmingham, Michigan is the opening of its farmers market. Since its beginnings, ten years ago, the market has become one of the most festive in the Detroit area with special events, fresh food, organic produce, flowers and live music. As I entered the market last Sunday, the welcoming notes of… Continue reading The First Farmers Market
In May, 2010, I released my cookbook, Vegetarian Traditions. The following 10 months, I traveled from San Diego to Michigan a number of times for events, book signings and cooking demonstrations–short trips which barely gave me time to catch my breath. My wife, Sara, and I decided to spend the summer of 2011 in the… Continue reading Summertime, and the Livin’ is Easy–in Michigan!
When I was in Michigan recently, I participated in events ranging from cooking demonstrations and classes to lively talks about how food is medicine. After all the work was done, my favorite past-time was hanging out with the organic farmers in the local farmers markets. One of my more memorable stops was at the historic… Continue reading Extraordinary Grains in Historic Eastern Market
