Food and Drink

The couple behind Owosso Organics started out with “a postage-stamp garden at our rental property in 1978." How did their garden grow? ELi's Ann Nichols has the dirt.

Maple syrup doesn't really run in the blood of this family of East Lansing Farmers' Market vendors...we don't think. Ann Nichols has the story.

Two area businesses have teamed up to support Haven House with a fundraiser this Saturday from 11-2 at Patriarche Park. Casandra Eriksen reports.

How did a woman with two degrees in chemistry become a Farmers' Market vendor specializing in all things herbal? Ann Nichols reports.

Jacob Farley of Circle F Ranch has roots in farming that go back decades, a commitment to sustainability, and a really full schedule. Ann Nichols reports.

The East Lansing Farmer's Market opens for the 2017 season on Sunday, June 4, and it's a safe bet that you'll find some asparagus for sale. ELi's Ann Nichols (who is totally biased in favor of asparagus) gives you some ideas about what to do with those tender, green spears.

A representative of Target tells ELi that a downtown Target store could offer fresh produce and meats, bringing currently unavailable grocery options downtown.

The State of Michigan recently amended the law to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages at extended-care facilities, and Burcham Hills is hoping to obtain such a license.

Last year, Marble 4th grader Leyliana Moreno sold 4,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies; this year she's trying to up her game. Mosey Rojewski brings us the story.

For 33 years, an East Lansing City ordinance has required that any establishment serving alcohol must take in at least 50% of its revenue from food sales. At last night's discussion-only meeting, City Council agreed to revisit the rule. Jessy Gregg reports.

What would it take to bring more diverse dining and more fine-dining options to downtown East Lansing? ELi's Alice Dreger talked to those in the know and reports back for our readers.

What should you do to take advantage of this weekend's warm spell? We have ideas.

How can you take a night off from cooking and support East Lansing elementary students? Linda Nuttall reports.

Ann About Town crosses over the Meridian Township border in search of that most Canadian of carb-fests: poutine.

Reno's East will be enclosing its patio and increasing the maximum allowed occupancy by twenty persons.