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.


Lead Story: Get to the grill! May is Beef Month: Celebrate with delicious cuts and grilling techniques Picture this: It's Saturday evening, you're outside enjoying time with friends, and the kids are burning off their newfound spring energy in what's left of the day's sunshine. The picnic table is set, the drinks are cold, and the salad is full of fresh vegetables. The grill is flaming, and as you lift up its lid, a burst of heat greets your nose with the scent and sounds of searing steaks. Drooling yet? Thought so. Click here for a helping of grilling tips, tricks and recipes!
Guest Column: Get Your Summer Garden In Shape by Seed Boy, Jasper Cunningham Living in Michigan, we've adapted to experiencing all four weather seasons in one day. Now, its official - spring is here! Spring brings warm weather, April showers, May flowers and gardens! Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or aspiring to be, this article will take you step by step through the process of preparing, planting and caring for your garden. Read on to pick through these useful tips and tricks to a thriving garden.
Hot Topic: Mad Cow in California: Is Beef Safe? On April 24, 2012, a new case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) - better known as "mad cow disease" - was confirmed. The animal infected was a dairy cow in central California, whose meat was destroyed. Read on to learn why BSE is not a human disease and why eating meat and consuming milk products is safe.
Hot Topic: Without "Pink Slime" - Now What? Lean finely textured beef, also known as "pink slime," has made headlines around the world. From Jamie Oliver's YouTube video to stories from ABC News, you've probably heard all sides of the story by now. Many grocery stores have stopped selling ground beef that also contains lean finely textured beef. And schools can opt-out of receiving it, too. Click here to learn more about Pink Slime bans and how they will affect you.
MAC Partner Spotlight: Q & A with Mary Kelpinski from the Michigan Pork Producers Association Click here to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Michigan Pork Producers Association and learn more about the nutritious, delicious tastes of Michigan pork!
Foodie Blog: "Julia Child ate like a cow!" A long time ago I saw a television interview of the famous chef Julia Child. Because she was always cooking and tasting so much rich, fattening food, Julia explained that she imposed on herself four very basic dietary rules: "Small helpings. No seconds. No snacking. A little bit of everything." Hey, I thought to myself, Julia Child eats just like a cow! Click here to learn how cows eat their food, and you too might believe Julia Child ate like a cow.
Nib-let Tid-bits: Grilling Season Edition What are the most popular foods to grill? Which U.S. region busts out their grills the most frequently? What are the most popular BBQ flavors? Which city is known as "The Barbecue Capital of the U.S.?" What presidents have been avid grill fans? Click here to get the low-down on the hottest grilling facts sure to get you in the mood this grilling season.
Recipe: Beef Sirloin Kabobs with Roasted Red Pepper Dipping Sauce Kick off grilling season in style with this highly rated beef kabob recipe from the Michigan Beef Industry Commission. Impress your neighbors with this easy recipe that feeds six and only takes 35 minutes. Click here to add this keeper to your recipe book.