Here I was a year ago, shopping the produce department of the now departed Hiller’s Market (stores were sold to Kroger, boo!). As I am browsing over by the berry and grape refrigerated section my examining eyes catch the glimpse of a colorful brochure. Nearby are small clamshells of berries labeled Saskatoon berries. Had never…
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Pitmaston Pine Apple
At first glance it may seem that I don’t know how to spell pineapple. I am not here today to talk about pineapples, but a variety of apple – the Pitmaston Pine Apple. I love these heirloom varieties with these crazy fun names. I like my apples to have these kinds of names over all…
Hidden Rose Apples
If you are someone that only buys their apples in a supermarket, there is an apple secret out there that you may have missed out on. Apples can be red or pink on the inside. I love surprising people with these kinds of apples. People don’t expect to see the bright color on the inside….
Michigan Cherry Season 2013
The first thing to say about this cherry season is that at least it’s better than last year. The drought last summer coupled with the Mother’s Day night freeze has lead to a smaller than average crop of Michigan cherries in many places this year. Now we have had too much rain recently which is…
Michigan Strawberry Season 2013
The Picking Has Begun It’s finally time. After a long wait for Michigan grown fruit which seems even longer because of how bad last year’s fruit season one, Michigan strawberry season is upon us. The timing this year has been pretty normal, compared to last year when the season started Memorial Day weekend. The temperature…
Michigan Fruit Crop Frost Report 2013
I am very passionate about local produce. There is nothing like getting a piece of ripe fruit in season grown close by. The flavors and variety cannot be beat. That is why I closely follow the fruit crops here in Michigan. I was been concerned since late last week that we could be in for…
Best Turkey Deals or Sales in Michigan (2012)
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE 2014 BEST TURKEY DEALS IN MICHIGAN It’s time once again to talk turkey and talk about where to find them in you are living in the mitten state. Thanksgiving is coming as early in the month as possible this year. So you may not have as much time as…
Cranberry Harvest Day @ DeGrandchamp’s (South Haven, Michigan)
I wanted to take a moment to share with my Michigan readers a cool local event to check out. DeGrandchamp’s in South Haven, Michigan will be having a Cranberry Harvest Day on Saturday, October 13th from 10am to 4pm. You will have a chance to take a hay wagon ride out to their cranberry bogs….
Michigan Strawberry Season 2012 – Picking Begins Memorial Day
After one of the craziest winters and springs weather wise ever, the first fruit of the season from the Great Lakes States is ripe for the picking. Many u-picks farms are reporting they are planting to open for strawberry season on Memorial Day or close to it. Strawberry season is short, usually lasting no more…
Asparagus Season Comes Early in Michigan (2012)
Asparagus season has begun in Michigan, thanks to a mild winter and a March heat wave. Asparagus is definitely one of those things that I prefer to buy in season and only in season. The sweetness and tenderness of in season asparagus cannot be beat. I heard “rumors” that asparagus was making it’s season debut…