Foodie News

The MI Foodie News is a monthly publication featuring a different Michigan commodity in each issue. It highlights a family dedicated to producing that commodity, as well as several recipes, fun facts and more articles about Michigan agriculture.

The Best Beef Cuts for your Budget -- And How to Prepare Them!

Steak on the grillHappy Beef Month! Looking for the perfect cut of beef in anticipation of grilling season? Curious about how to cook each cut for maximum flavor and tenderness? Need tips for stretching your dollar at the meat case? We're here to help!  Click here for the best tips and tricks for creating delicious beef dishes on a budget.

5 Sensational Salads on the Grill

roasted corn saladThese salads are the perfect complement to a juicy grilled burger or steak, and they satisfy the grill's calling when you crave something on the lighter side. Enjoy their savory crunch, sweet and salty harmony and marinated flavor. Click here for the grilled goodness.

Trend Alert: Mediterranean Cuisine a Hot Commodity for Spring

Meditarranean saladRestaurants will be dishing out Mediterranean-inspired menu items to foodies nationwide, as American's palates lust for more unique, ethnic dishes. Nation's Restaurant News recently reported foods from Greece, Italy, North Africa, Spain, southern France and Turkey will be fluent as accents and main dishes this spring. Click here to learn more.

Trend Alert: Pizza Breaking Through to Breakfast Market

Breakfast pizzaA Nation's Restaurant News article cited pizza as a welcome surprise on restaurant menus nationwide. And no, we don't mean cold, leftover slices from last night's dinner. Click here to learn why breakfast pizzas are popping up on menus across the nation.

Ag Council Partner Spotlight: Q&A with Kathleen Hawkins of the Michigan Beef Industry Commission

Kathleen Hawkins of the Michigan Beef Industry CommissionKathleen Hawkins loves the opportunity to talk about one of her favorite subjects-beef. Get to know her and learn why she encourages families to incorporate beef into their diets. Click here for more information.

Recipe: Grilled Steak and Asparagus

Grilled steak and asparagusPut your beef cut knowledge to use with a recipe that combines delicate round steak with fresh Michigan asparagus! Click here for the directions.

Foodie Blog: Lambing Heralds Spring -- and Cottage Pie!

Girl holding lamb in MichiganThere's a consistently dependable sign that heralds spring here in Washtenaw County. It's lambing season, and the bleating of newborns and the responsive baaaas from their mothers keep local shepherds (and shepherdesses) busy day and night for several weeks. Click here to learn more about lambing season in Michigan (and for a lovely recipe!)


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