Discover Good Food Archives
Discover Good Food - September 5, 2010
Ford's Arts, Beats, & Eats - This week's "Discover Good Foods" concentrates on the food of "Ford's Arts, Beats, & Eats" taking place in downtown Royal Oak through Labor Day. With more than 60 different food participants, DGF focuses on Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, Palm Palace and Sander's Candy.
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Discover Good Food - August 29, 2010
Feeding The World With Insects - On this edition of Discover Good Food, host Steve Stewart explores a story in National Geographic that explains how the United Nations thinks insects could feed the world. Crawley Cuisine! Then, you’ll learn about a new BBQ Sauce that is the first and only to carry the seal of the American Diabetes Association on the label. It’s all natural and vegan friendly. It’s Chef Hymie Grande Sauce. And, then, you’ll learn more about farmers markets in Allen Park and Shelby.
Read more...Discover Good Food - August 22, 2010
Capuchin Soup Kitchen - Discover Good Food focuses on the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and their innovative Earthworks Urban Farm project. You’ll learn about the valuable resources provided by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and their program that is converting land to gardens while teaching young people to prepare healthier food, including the veggies they grow.
Read more...Discover Good Food - August 15, 2010
Green Synergy Festival - The upcoming Green Synergy Festival is the topic of this week’s “Discover Good Food”. You’ll learn how raw foods, nutrition, healthy living, sustainability, and more all come together at one event in Western Michigan. And, you’ll also learn more about the raw food movement and what it can mean to your health, physically and mentally. Guests include Andrea McNinch, founder of Regeneration Raw; “Yoga” Dan Gottlieb; Chief “Green Synergy Fest” organizer Ariane Glazer; and author and raw foods advocate Victoria Boutenko.
Read more...Discover Good Food - August 8, 2010
Special Event Food Service and Catering - Discover Good Food focuses on the world of Special Event Food Service and Catering. Whether it is a wedding, a special event, food at a banquet center, or perhaps where you work, the food is a lot different today. The menus are more varied, the food is tastier, and the incredients used are local, fresher, and natural. Host Steve Stewart talks with representatives of “Continental Catering and Events” and “Forte Belanger”…companies that put the “wow” in special event food.
Read more...Discover Good Food - August 1, 2010
Your Office Refrigerator - Your office refrigerator may be a scary place. You’ll learn why on this week’s Discover Good Food. And, you’ll hear about two new places for good food, Pizzeria Biga in Southfield and the Detroit Seafood Market.
Read more...Discover Good Food - July 25, 2010
Michigan Based Breweries - On this edition of Discover Good Food we focus on the growing number of Michigan based breweries, micro-breweries, and brew pubs. Host Steve Stewart talks to representatives from the Michigan Brewers Guild, The Jolly Pumpkin Brewery, The Royal Oak Brewery, and the Detroit Beer Company.
Read more...Discover Good Food - July 18, 2010
Cottage Food Laws - Thanks to new legislation signed into law this week some of those goodies you make at home could mean cash for you! You’ll learn about two cottage food laws that will allow Michiganders to make and package specific foods in their home kitchen, sell them at certain locations, all without having to use a commercial kitchen or having a license from the Michigan Department of Agriculture.
Read more...Discover Good Food - July 11, 2010
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Gala - Show host Steve Stewart focuses on a special event designed to raise money for farmers in need and to fund food education. It’s the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Gala” on August 22nd, at the Coach Insignia Restaurant at General Motors Ren Center. The President of Slow Food Detroit, the CEO of the Matt Prientice Restaurant, and Lee Purdy of the Westwind Milling Company in Linden, Michigan….talk about the event and their respective organizations and businesses.
Read more...Discover Good Food - July 4, 2010
4th of July Holiday Pinic - It’s a Fourth of July holiday picnic on this week’s edition of Discover Good Food. Our picnic consists of some treats from our past shows. One staple of many cookouts this holiday will be meat. So, we’re off to meet a local cattle farmer. We introduce you to a great grill and some grilling techniques. And we’ll also be serving up some munchies and beverages too! It’s our “Picnic” on this week’s edition of Discover Good Food.
Read more...Discover Good Food - June 27, 2010
Fine Cooking Magazine - A behind the scenes look at a magazine dedicated to good food and good recipes. Steve Stewart talks with Laurie Buckle, editor of “Fine Cooking Magazine”. You’ll also learn of a unique “food event” taking place in late August in St. Joseph, Michigan, an event called, “Fine Cooking Epicurean Classic”.
Read more...Discover Good Food - June 20, 2010
Good Food, Good Diets, and Good Living - On this edition of Discover Good Food, it’s all about Good Food, Good Diets, and Good Living. Host Steve Stewart takes a look at the government’s new dietary guidelines and gets some good advice from a registered dietitian. Then, a fresh look at Vegetarian Cuisine through the eyes of one of this areas better known Chef’s who has also penned a very special cookbook.
Read more...Discover Good Food - June 13, 2010
FOOD Getaways - On this edition of Discover Good Food, getaways that are designed around “FOOD”. Steve Stewart talks to Travel Michigan VP George Zimmerman about the importance of “Food” as a destination in Michigan. Then, a variety of culinary tours are highlighted, tours that are a one-day getaway, a weekend, or longer.
Read more...Discover Good Food - June 6, 2010
Pinic Season - What better way to spend a summer afternoon than on a picnic. Learn the rules for keeping food at safe temperatures, how to choose good meat, grilling techniques, and ways to enjoy local, fresh produce through Community Supported Agriculture.
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 30, 2010
Changing Eating Habits "One Meal At A Time" - On this week’s edition of Discover Good Food, changing eating habits “one meal at a time”…at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island! Steve Stewart talks to Tricia Keith of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Dan Musser III, President of Grand Hotel, about the plan to bring healthy eating to the forefront during the upcoming Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference.
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 23, 2010
Promoting Your Culinary Assets - On this week’s “Discover Good Food”, you’ll learn about a special program designed to encourage cities in Michigan to promote their culinary assets and for every restaurant to offer more menu items featuring “Michigan.” Then, Steve Stewart talks to the owner and distiller of The Grand Traverse Distillery. And, last but not least, you’ll meet the “Ray” behind “Ray’s Polish Hot Sauce.” It’s DEEP!
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 16, 2010
Almondina - It’s a Founders Edition of Discover Good Food as Steve Stewart “discovers” the story behind Almondina. Using his grandmothers “secret recipe”, Almondina becomes the destiny of Yuval Zaliouk….a world class conductor…who now calls Maumee, Ohio his home. From music to the ears, to music for our stomach’s…..it’s Almondina “the delicious cookie without the guilt”.
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 9, 2010
"Mustard" - On this week’s edition of Discover Good Food, the topic is “Mustard”. Steve Stewart talks walks us through the steps that give us one of the worlds most popular condiments. Starting with the grower, to the manufacturing facility, and then Chef Eric Giles of The Sunday Dinner Company shares his thoughts on mustard and announces the opening of his new restaurant in downtown Detroit.
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 2, 2010
"Edible WOW" - Discover Good Food focuses on “Edible WOW”, a quarterly magazine that is dedicated to all that’s GOOD in food from throughout our region. Guests include publisher/owner Rob Harper, Editor Chris Hardman, and Pam Aughe who is Edible WOW’s recipe editor.
Read more...Discover Good Food - April 25, 2010
Cops and Doughnuts - On this week’s edition of “Discover Good Food”, it’s all about Cops, Doughnuts, Jazz, and babies. It’s not really that unusual of a combination as Steve Stewart shares the story of the “Cops and Doughnuts” bakery in Clare, Michigan, you’ll learn how great jazz and incredible food create a special combination at the Dirty Dog Jazz Café, and then you’ll meet a Northville, Michigan woman whose desire to feed her babies “good food” led to most unique business.
Read more...Discover Good Food - April 18, 2010
Way North Foods - Chef Perry Harmon of Way North Foods in Traverse City is featured on this week’s edition of Discover Good Food. Handcrafted biscotti, granola, and unique brittle are among his very tasty signature items. And, it all began after his wife suggested that Perry end his career in sales and concentrate on what seemed to be his natural talent, based in the kitchen. www.waynorthfoods.com.
Read more...Discover Good Food - April 11, 2010
Kuhnhenn Brewery - On this week’s edition of Discover Good Food the unique story of a family owned hardware store that undergoes an unusual transformation into a Brewery. It’s the story of the Kuhnhenn Brewery in Warren, Michigan featuring a large variety/rotation of seasonal beers, wine, mead and soda too. Eric and Bret Kuhnhenn tell their story.
Read more...Discover Good Food - April 4, 2010
The Bettermade Snack Company - Discover Good Food looks at a company that begin in August of 1930. The name of the company was Cross and Peters. Their goal was to make a “Better” potato chip. Today we know it as “Bettermade”. Steve Stewart talks with Salvatore “Sal” Cipriano, son of one of the company’s co-founders and today is the President and CEO of The Bettermade Snack Company.
Read more...Discover Good Food - March 14, 2010
Forgotten Harvest - On this week's edition of Discover Good Food, Steve Stewart focus' on an operation that is all about "saving" good food to help the needy of our area. The Organization....Forgotten Harvest.
Read more...Discover Good Food - February 21, 2010
Morley Candy Makers and Sanders - This week’s edition of “Discover Good Food” is an Encore Presentation with the owners of Morley Candy Makers and Sanders. Founded in 1919 and located in Clinton Township, we revisit this show following Valentine’s Day, one of the biggest “Candy” holidays of the year.
Read more...Discover Good Food - February 14, 2010
Souper Wednesday - On this week’s edition of “Discover Good Food”, host Steve Stewart prepares to be a judge for “Souper Wednesday” at Eastern Michigan University. He talks with one of the organizers, Dan Burns and gets some judging tips from Eden Food’s Wendy Esko. Then, Steve talks with EMU Chef Tom Murray about how he has evolved the food service on campus. And, then, Steve shifts to Michigan State University’s Dr. John Spink about their first of a kind “Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection” program. There is counterfeit food!
Read more...Discover Good Food - February 7, 2010
Sunday Dinner Company - Discover Good Food “discovers” a new restaurant which has a mission beyond serving outstanding food. They will also help the needy. Host Steve Stewart talks with Chef Eric Giles and his business partner David Theriault about Sunday Dinner Company, which is scheduled to open in early March at 6470 East Jefferson Street in downtown Detroit. Sunday Dinner Company will offer an all-you-can-eat buffet of incredible Southern Comfort style foods.
From being the Executive Chef at the historic Eastlake Chuch in Detroit, to the origin of his Café Dressing & Marinade, to the Sunday Dinner Company it’s an incredible journey in the world of Food.
Discover Good Food - January 31, 2010
"Edible WOW" - Discover Good Food focuses on “Edible WOW”, a quarterly magazine that is dedicated to all that’s GOOD in food from throughout our region. Guests include publisher/owner Rob Harper, Editor Chris Hardman, and Pam Aughe who is Edible WOW’s recipe editor.
Read more...Discover Good Food - January 24, 2010
The Pie - Discover Good Food pays tribute to “The Pie” in celebration of National Pie Day which was January 23rd. Host Steve Stewart talks to Achatz Handmade Pie Company Co-Owner Wendy Achatz about she and her husband’s (David) remarkable company which began in Armada, Michigan. Not only do their pies taste good, but they take great care in making sure they use only the finest ingredients, much of which comes from Michigan.
Read more...Discover Good Food - January 17, 2010
The Farm - Origin of Our Food - Come listen to the compelling stories of several Michigan farmers and why being a farmer is not just a profession; it's a commitment. Find out how you can take a virtual tour of forty mid-western farms to better understand what it takes everyday to provide us with safe, nutritious, and affordable food. Also featured are special guests from the Center for Food Integrity and the Michigan Corn Growers Association.
Read more...Discover Good Food - January 10, 2010
Better Health in 2010 - Come listen to experienced advice on how to achieve better health in 2010. Featured guests Dr. Opada Alzuhaili, Endocrinologist from Oakwood Healthcare Systems of Dearborn, Michigan native Florine Mark, President and CEO of Weight Watchers, and Detroit health and fitness guru, Peter Nielsen offer practical tips on how to feel better, eat healthier, and exercise more.
Read more...Discover Good Food - January 3, 2010
Holiday Edition 2 - Come listen as we revisit EDEN Foods, the oldest natural food company in North America and the largest independent manufacturer of dry grocery organic foods. Special guest Michael Potter, President and CEO of EDEN Foods, gives an informative talk on the history of EDEN Foods and what organic means today.
Read more...Discover Good Food - December 27, 2009
Holiday Edition - Taking a look at 2009, this holiday edition features past interviews with Michael Sterns, author of 500 Things To Eat Before Its Too Late and The Very Best Places To Eat Them and the founders of Cherry Hut, Zingerman's Roadhouse, Dobber's Pasties, Beyond the Shaker, and Bizzy Lizzy Bakery.
Read more...Discover Good Food - December 20, 2009
Morley Candy - Come listen and learn about the history of Morley Candy Makers founded in 1919 and located in Clinton Township. Morley has something for everyone: fundraisers, gift baskets, assorted custom made chocolates, candy bars, caramel corn, Sander's Chocolate Fudge Topping, and more. Ninety years of candy making experience and original family recipes make Morley one of only a handful of confectionary companies who have earned their international gold standard quality reputation.
Read more...Discover Good Food - December 13, 2009
Homemade Soups & Sandwiches - Cold weather calls for warm soups and hearty sandwiches. Owners of Russell Street Deli and Steve's Deli tell us why homemade soups and fresh baked bread sandwiches are more popular today than ever. Wendy Esko of Eden Foods talks about Eden's 140 delicious soup recipes and four new EDEN Organic Chilies made with organic beans and whole grain.
Read more...Discover Good Food - December 6, 2009
Give Michigan - It's the season of giving and you can support Michigan with gifts made by Michigan businesses and artisans. Lisa Diggs of Buy Michigan Now tells how to find 101 great Michigan gifts, including the Eden Michigan Basket, Kelly's Karamels, Kilwin's Fudge, and Nature's Treats Gourmet Apple Slices using the Michigan Holiday Gift Guide. Wendy Esko, of Eden Foods, talks about what's in Eden's Michigan Basket and twelve other Eden gift baskets.
Read more...Discover Good Food - November 29, 2009
Special Holiday Edition - Setting The Table - With the holidays officially underway the value of cooking tips from seasoned chefs comes to the fore. From the bird to the beans, from the entrée to the after dinner coffee, let the experts help you set your table and get the job done right.
Read more...Discover Good Food - November 15, 2009
What's New? - Four guests, Grand Traverse Pie Company, Just Baked Shop, Nico & Vali, and CSA Maple Creek Farm owners share what's new with their successful Michigan enterprises. Come listen and learn about ABC Pie (Apples, Blueberries and Cherries) and the Kid's Make and Bake Road Show, Grumpy Cakes, new full service dining, and how you can purchase shares of organic produce.
Read more...Discover Good Food - November 8, 2009 - Trip of Discovery
Trip of Discovery - When cooking is just not an option, exploring new places to eat while experiencing new culinary adventure can be satisfying and educational. Come listen and let Michigan featured guests from Ronin Sushi Bar Restaurant and Kirk's Bar-B-Que share an informative journey of discovery - sushi isn't just about raw fish and barbecue isn't always spicy hot.
Read more...Discover Good Food - November 1, 2009 - Cookies and More
Cookies and More - From traditional bakery fare to flourless whole grain and vegetable creations, come listen to two Michigan bakery owners discuss baking basics and what they've learned makes the best cookies, cakes, bagels, and more.
Read more...Discover Good Food - October 25, 2009 - Feast of Families
Feast of Families - Ann Arbor native and Emmy award winning musician and songwriter, Kitty Donohoe, explains her five day elementary school program designed around music and food that brings together elementary students, senior citizens, and parents fostering connectedness between generations.
Read more...Discover Good Food - October 18, 2009 - It's Not Just Salt
It's Not Just Salt - Discover the flavors and benefits of real, unrefined sea salts from Michigan founders of 'Beyond The Shaker' and learn why it's time to toss refined table salt. Hear about natural sea salts from around the world and the latest culinary fad, innovative organic sea salt blends that help us reduce sodium consumption while enhancing flavors in what we cook.
Read more...Discover Good Food - October 11, 2009 - It's Chili
It's Chili - Hear from world, national, and regional competition chili champions and learn about the Great Lakes Regional Chili Cook Off right here in Michigan. Wendy Esko talks about Eden Foods' four unique meatless chilies made with organic beans and organic whole grains packed in bisphenol-A (BPA) free cans - convenient, quick, and healthy chili in minutes.
Read more...Discover Good Food - October 4, 2009 - Being A Vegetarian
Being A Vegetarian - Know the difference between a vegan and a vegetarian? October is Vegetarian Awareness Month and time to find out what it really means. Come listen to Michigan vegetarians from all walks of life - a retired fireman, restaurant owner, chef, and medical professional tell why they became vegetarian. Learn about or erase common misconceptions, discover the cornucopia of food choices, and find out why so many young people are embracing this healthful lifestyle.
Read more...Discover Good Food - September 27, 2009 - All About Breakfast
All About Breakfast - The most important meal, come listen to All About Breakfast. From the traditional breakfast fare to the latest breakfast craze, Breakfast Pizza, you're sure to find what you're looking for at one of the four, special featured, greater Detroit neighborhood eateries catering to the breakfast culture.
Read more...Discover Good Food - September 20, 2009 - Three Women Three Restaurants
Three Women Three Restaurants - Learn about CEED, the Center for Empowerment and Economic Development, a 25 year Michigan non-profit organization dedicated to helping Michigan women and minorities succeed in business ventures. Featuring three women and their three restaurants all helped by CEED: Eve the Restaurant, Due Venti, and Josephine Creperie & Bistro.
Read more...Discover Good Food - September 13, 2009 - Great Stories Good Food
Great Stories Good Food - Hear two inspiring stories of businesses offering good food throughout Michigan - Koegel Meats that's been providing quality meats since 1916 and Safie Specialty Foods, manufacturer of over 75 pickles and condiments that capture and preserves the flavor of Michigan's harvest using Old World traditions.
Read more...Discover Good Food - September 6, 2009 - Arts, Beats & Eats
Arts, Beats & Eats - It's all about Arts, Beats & Eats Festival of Hope, a non-profit festival in Pontiac, Michigan that's spreading hope to the community and local charities with the support of artists, musicians and local restaurants that participate in this yearly charitable event.
Read more...Discover Good Food - August 30, 2009 - What We Eat
What We Eat - We've all heard the famous Hippocrates quote, "You are what you eat." Find out why good food matters and why good health is a choice. Excerpts from the documentary Food Matters gives a big picture of the modern food and pharmaceutical industry. Special guest Andrea McNinch tells us why food matters and offers tips on how to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into our meals.
Read more...Discover Good Food - August 23, 2009 - Good Baby Food
Good Baby Food - Discover the history of one of Michigan's oldest and most famous companies, Gerber, the world's most trusted name in baby food. Special guests Kyle Converse, the Gerber family historian, Emily Korns, Assistant Director of Communication at Nestle Infant Nutrition, the current owner of Gerber, and Ann Turner Cook, the iconic Gerber baby face, weave a rich, humorous, and captivating story of Gerber. Also learn about the growing trend of homemade baby food.
Read more...Discover Good Food - August 16, 2009 - All About the Sandwich
All About the Sandwich - Select segments from past shows featuring Michigan businesses that specialize in sandwich fixings made from local, natural, and organic ingredients. Come and hear about the dreams, history, successes, and valuable incites of five entrepreneurs and what they think makes a good sandwich.
Read more...Discover Good Food - August 9, 2009 - All About Corn
All About Corn - Learn all about corn, corn products, and what Michigan's 11,000 corn farmers do to support the Michigan economy. Special guest Jody Pollock-Newsom, Executive Director of the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan and the Michigan Corn Growers Association, gives an informative discussion on what it takes to be a farmer and grow corn today. Wendy Esko from Eden Foods presents delicious corn recipes and ideas.
Read more...Discover Good Food - August 2, 2009 - Buy Michigan Now
Buy Michigan Now - Michigan business owners have increased and united says Lisa Diggs, founder of Buy Michigan Now. Learn how small business owners are reviving the Michigan economy and get sound advice on starting your own. The Lobster Boys and Billy Bones Barbeque talk about how their Michigan businesses started. Think Michigan First and listen to Buy Michigan Now.
Read more...Discover Good Food - July 26, 2009 - Business Dreams
Business Dreams - How do you start, improve, or expand a restaurant business? Meet the owners of Athens Coney Island in Royal Oak and The Emory in Ferndale, who achieved their business goals with help from the Oakland County Business Finance Corporation.
Read more...Discover Good Food - July 19, 2009 - Pie Lovers Unite
Pie Lovers Unite - Celebrate pie and Michigan agriculture with Slow Food Huron Valley's annual Pie Lovers Unite event. Bake a delicious dried cherry pie with Wendy Esko from Eden Foods. Sample good cuisine for a great cause at the Signature Chef Auction.
Read more...Discover Good Food - July 12, 2009 - 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late
500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late - Meet Michael Stern, co-author of 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late, a book dedicated to finding the best one-of-a-kind restaurants across the United States. Michigan's own Zingerman's Roadhouse, The Cherry Hut, and Dobber's Pasties are featured.
Read more...Discover Good Food - July 5, 2009 - Holiday Picnic
Holiday Picnic - This special edition of Come to the Table features a sampling of favorites from past shows. Celebrate summer with Michigan honey wine, homemade ice cream, fantastic bread, delicious Italian food, and a trip to the local farmers market.
Read more...Discover Good Food - June 28, 2009 - Pinic Season
Pinic Season - What better way to spend a summer afternoon than on a picnic. Learn the rules for keeping food at safe temperatures, how to choose good meat, grilling techniques, and ways to enjoy local, fresh produce through Community Supported Agriculture.
Read more...Discover Good Food - June 21, 2009 - Organic Soy and Pastry Gift Baskets
Organic Soy and Pastry Gift Baskets - Not all organic soy is created equal, as Charlotte Vallaeys from The Cornucopia Institute explains. Wendy Esko from Eden Foods shares recipes using Edensoy. Then meet Rose Fabian, owner of deRos Delicacies, an old-world style pastry gift basket company.
Read more...Discover Good Food - June 14, 2009 - Culinary Road Trip
Culinary Road Trip - Take a culinary road trip through Michigan. Ann Dougherty of Learn Great Foods discusses tours of Michigan farmers markets. Meet Paul DePalma, co-owner of the family owned and operated Italian eatery Nico & Vali. Then visit Lisa McDonald, owner of Ann Arbor's TeaHaus. Finish the tour back in Detroit, celebrating the birthday of West Willis Village with Jackie Victor of Avalon International Breads.
Read more...Discover Good Food - June 7, 2009 - Chicken Shack
Chicken Shack - On this special Founder's Edition meet three generations of Sobeks, the family behind Michigan's Chicken Shack restaurants. John and Iola Sobek came up with the idea for an ice cream shop while on their honeymoon in the 1940s. Today the business is known for its chicken, with 19 locations throughout southeast Michigan.
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 31, 2009 - Michigan Wineries
Michigan Wineries - This episode features three Michigan wineries. Discover Black Star Farms and L. Mawby Winery in the Leelanau Peninsula, and St. Julain Winery, Michigan's oldest and largest vineyard. Plus Mary Rodgers discusses new wine chillers from Waring Pro.
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 24, 2009 - Come to the Table Buffet
Come to the Table Buffet - This special edition of Come to the Table serves up a variety of favorite interviews from past shows. From nut butters to jams, cupcakes to granola, and homemade pasta to restaurant meals, this show features a buffet of delicious Michigan foods.
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 17, 2009 - Grilling and Chilling
Grilling and Chilling - Next weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Russ Faulk from Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet describes the history of grills, what to look for when buying a grill, and some outdoor cooking techniques. Mary Rodgers from Waring discusses the new Professional Cordless Wine Opener.
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 10, 2009 - Cake and Ice Cream
Cake and Ice Cream - Cake and ice cream are a treat. Discover 25 flavors of cupcakes from the Just Baked Shop in Livonia. Then meet Ray's Ice Cream, a Royal Oak family business since 1958. Learn how to make crock pot cooking easier with specially designed tools from Robinson Cookware.
Read more...Discover Good Food - May 3, 2009 - Farmers Markets and Cleaning Without Chemicals
Farmers Markets and Cleaning Without Chemicals - Spring is here and it's Michigan Farmers Market time. This episode features five local farmers markets that offer fresh produce and serve as community gathering places. Then learn about Germ Guardian, a product line of chemical-free cleaning tools.
Read more...Discover Good Food - April 26, 2009 - From Cafeterias to Apples to Cleaning
From Cafeterias to Apples to Cleaning - Meet executive chef Rob Passmore of Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center, where "cafeteria food" includes local produce, sustainable fish, no trans fat oils, and other healthier trends. Stay updated with the Michigan Apple Committee on Twitter. Keep your kitchen clean with new Smart Details products from Bissell, a 133-year-old Michigan company.
Read more...Discover Good Food - April 19, 2009 - Honey Wine, Food Tours, and Frying Turkeys
Honey Wine, Food Tours, and Frying Turkeys - We have heard about wineries, but what about meaderies? Learn the process of making mead, or honey wine, from B Nektar Meadery in Ferndale. Culinary Escapes offers guided walking tours of metro Detroit restaurants. Discover how to fry turkeys indoors with a new electric turkey fryer from Masterbuilt and Butterball.
Read more...Discover Good Food - April 12, 2009 - Nutrition, Gardens, and Eco-Friendly Kitchen Tools
Nutrition, Gardens, and Eco-Friendly Kitchen Tools - Meet the Living A Whole Life bloggers, two sisters-in-law dedicated to organic food, nutrition, and naturopathy. Start a vegetable garden with beginner tips from the Michigan State University extension office. Cook in eco-friendly style with kitchen utensils made from recycled materials.
Read more...Discover Good Food - April 5, 2009 - Set Your Table in Green
Set Your Table in Green - This episode is "all about green." Meet the founder and president of Ecologic Products, makers of sustainable, durable tableware from natural plant fibers. Discover socially and environmentally responsible companies with Ellis Jones, author of The Better World Shopping Guide.
Read more...Discover Good Food - March 22, 2009 - Foods Inspired from Around the World
Foods Inspired from Around the World - Discover international flavor right here in Michigan. Rheinland Baked Goods in Clinton Township prepares handmade German breads using organic ingredients. Blu, a contemporary Glen Arbor restaurant, sources seasonal local ingredients for their worldwide menu.
Read more...Discover Good Food - March 15, 2009 - The Ultimate Peanut Butter Sandwich
The Ultimate Peanut Butter Sandwich - Peanut butter sandwiches don't have to be hydrogenated oils on white bread. Naturally Nutty Foods and Crooked Tree Breadworks of northern Michigan handcraft nut butters and artisan breads from organic and natural ingredients. The owners share their experiences starting and operating these unique businesses.
Read more...Discover Good Food - February 15, 2009 - Eden Organic Pasta Company and The Cooks' House Story
Eden Organic Pasta Company and The Cooks' House Story - Founded in 1923 as the Schmidt Noodle Company, the Eden Organic Pasta Company is a Detroit landmark. Managers Steve and Rosanne Swaney share the history of this local gem and what makes Eden pasta so unique. This show also features The Cooks' House, a Traverse City restaurant dedicated to local ingredients and French cuisine.
Read more...Discover Good Food - February 8, 2009 - Good Food and Drink of Northern Michigan
Good Food and Drink of Northern Michigan - UpNorthFoodies.com is a fun website and community blog celebrating the food and drink of Northern Michigan. Co-founder Paula McIntyre describes her experience starting the site and shares news and events with a focus on supporting local business.
Read more...Discover Good Food - February 1, 2009 - Cooking with Your Car and Fair Trade Coffee
Cooking with Your Car and Fair Trade Coffee - Have you ever wanted to cook while traveling? Bill Scheller, co-author of Manifold Destiny: The One! The Only! Guide to Cooking on Your Car Engine! describes how to use engine heat to cook main dishes. Also hear from Chris Treter of Higher Grounds Trading Co., Michigan's only 100% organic fair trade coffee roasting company.
Read more...Discover Good Food - January 18, 2009 - All About Edibles
All About Edibles - How do you celebrate the abundance of local, natural foods in southeast Michigan? Edible WOW magazine promotes good foods that affect our health and the health of our planet. Also meet the owners of the new environmentally friendly restaurant Pekoe & Joe. Their menu features locally grown produce served with recyclable materials.
Read more...Discover Good Food - January 11, 2009 - Eden Foods
Eden Foods - Eden Foods started as a co-op among friends in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 41 years later it is the largest independent manufacturer of dry grocery organic foods. President and CEO Michael Potter explains the history of North America's oldest natural food company and its continued dedication to organic practices.
Read more...Discover Good Food - January 4, 2009 - Food for Thought
Food for Thought - This episode features Food for Thought, a Michigan-based organic, wild-harvested, gourmet food specialty company. President and chef Timothy Young describes how his background in international relations and sustainability led to the development of certified organic, domestic fair-trade products.
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