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FUN THINGS TO DO IN DETROIT DURING VEGFEST
The biggest VegMichigan event is just around the corner! To join in on the fun, remember to save the date Sunday, June 4th, from 10 am – 4 pm for VegMichigan’s Spring VegFest. Michigan’s ultimate veggie palooza is back at Eastern Market for the second year in a row. Last year’s event had an amazing turnout and such positive energy so we were thrilled when Eastern Market invited us back!
6 REASONS TO GO DAIRY-FREE THIS MOTHER’S DAY
There are many reasons to go dairy-free this Mother’s Day. Here are just six of the many reasons to commit to going dairy-free this Mother’s Day, demonstrating your support to mothers who work hard every day to create a kind, equitable, and rejuvenated world where their children can thrive.
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE STATION: DETROIT STREET FILLING STATION
Phillis Engelbert, a long-time Ann Arbor resident and once acclaimed social activist, never thought herself a restaurateur; but following her abiding passion for vegan eats and community fellowship made her one. What started with hosting dinner parties for neighbors and friends has now morphed into the Ann Arbor favorite, Detroit Street Filling Station (and sister property, the Lunch Room Bakery & Café, also located in Ann Arbor).
FARM TO FOLK: A GLIMPSE AT FOLK DETROIT’S SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
Folk’s story starts with the humble tomato. When Rohani Foulkes moved to Detroit in 2012, she tried to source a fresh, local tomato from a local grocery. As a native-born Australian, Foulkes was unaccustomed to the seasonal availability of Michigan’s produce and astonished by the lack of wholesome grocers downtown. This lead the classically trained chef and food educator to help develop the concept of The Farmer’s Hand, a farm stand providing locally sourced produce to Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood (and the precursor of sorts to what we now know as Folk Market and Café).
THE BEST PLACES FOR A VEGAN DINNER DATE IN METRO DETROIT
If you are anything like this vegan foodie, your date nights may have gone the way of the dodo over the last two years. We are so ready for some eating excursions with the hubs! We adore a nice Thai takeout and Netflix, maybe even more than the next guy, but sometimes takeout containers and lounge pants just don’t cut it.
WAYS TO CELEBRATE A VEGAN ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN MICHIGAN
Grab a pint of green beer and your favorite green sweater—after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, St. Patrick’s Day festivities are roaring back to life! While the holiday’s iconic food—corned beef—is far from vegan-friendly, there are plenty of Irish-inspired vegan eats to be found, activities to enjoy, and much more.
WHERE TO BUY MICHIGAN-MADE VEGAN GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
‘Tis the season to get shopping! If you’re like me, you probably haven’t even made a list, let alone started shopping. Well here is some good news. If you’re in the market for Michigan-made gifts that are vegan, then you have come to the right place!
WHERE TO FIND VEGAN THANKSGIVING DINNERS IN METRO DETROIT AND BEYOND
There are 13 places throughout metro Detroit and beyond serving up delicious Thanksgiving dinners and all you have to do is pick it up and enjoy!
7 MUST-TRY VEGAN EATS AT EASTERN MARKET: A VEGAN GUIDE TO EASTERN MARKET PART 2
Can’t get enough of Detroit’s Eastern Market? Don’t worry, neither can we! We are back at Detroit’s premiere market to explore its veritable cornucopia of vegan eats. And let me tell you, we can’t wait to showcase even more vegan eats.
A VEGAN GUIDE TO LANSING
Thanks in part to its proximity to the educational behemoth, Lansing is home to an amazing diversity of cuisine and culture. Diners will be delighted to not only find greasy American favorites, but also a variety of cuisines from Turkish to Jamaican along with a focus on farm-to-table.
A VEGAN GUIDE TO DETROIT’S EASTERN MARKET
Not much beats the beauty of a Michigan summer or the bounty of a farmers market during said summertime. August is prime time for such a market, as much of Michigan’s succulent produce is at its peak.
MICHIGAN’S FRUIT AND VEG U-PICK GUIDE
Apples, cherries, and raspberries, oh my! Michigan is ripe with an abundance of beautiful fruits and delicious veggies throughout the summer and fall. In fact, picking mounds of plump, juicy berries is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy! If you have ever wondered where to go and when then this Michigan u-pick guide has you covered!