Resources for Shoppers

Learn To Use Your SNAP Benefits on Local Produce

Get Tips for Storing Your Produce

Recipes

Pumpkin Muffins

 Vegan Kimchi

Pesto & Sweet Potatoes

  • Good & Cheap Cookbook

    This digital cookbook is packed full of healthy recipes that you can make for less than $4 per day.

    Get the Cookbook

  • Crop Spot Recipes

    Simple recipes for eggplant, dark leafy greens, radishes and parsnips.

    Download Recipes

  • Cooking Matters

    Cooking Matters is a great resource for video content about cooking affordably with your family.

    Visit the Website

Resources For Using Your CSA

  • Seasonality Guide

    This guide shows when different fruits and vegetables are in season in Michigan. Reviewing it will help you learn what to expect in your box throughout the year.

    See the Seasonality Guide

  • Produce Storage

    Learning to properly store each type of produce is the best way to ensure it lasts as long as possible! Learn to store produce like a pro with this guide.

    Produce Storage Chart

  • TLD Blog

    The Taste the Local Difference Blog is a great place to learn about local food. Whether it’s understanding what radicchio is or finding a great recipe, we have you covered.

    Explore the TLD Blog

  • Cooking Terms

    Learn to read recipes comfortably with this guide to commonly used cooking terms.

    Cooking Terms Guide

  • Helpful Kitchen Tools

    Having the right tools on hand makes cooking a lot easier. Use our list of tools to get started, keeping in mind these things can be purchased affordably at thrift stores and dollar stores.

    Explore our Kitchen Tools List

  • Family Garden Activities

    Want to explore growing veggies at home with the kids? Check out these simple garden activities that don’t require much space!

    Garden Activity Sheet

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