Nora Rae Pearl | Author
Pumpkins are Good for More Than Pie...and Here's Why
Nov. 4, 2023
Acorn, autumn frost, buttercup, carnival, delicata, kabocha, and sweet dumpling. These are just a few of the winter squash varieties we get to look forward to this season. Who says late fall produce is boring?
Take the butterkin for instance; it has the skin of butternut, the shape …
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The Apples Are Calling...and We Must Go Eat Them!
Sept. 30, 2023
Crisp air, rosy foliage, and hot cider—the hallmarks of apple season in northern Michigan—are luring us out of the house and into the orchards this October.
One of my favorite U-pick spots is at Jacob’s Farm on M-72, home to some of the fullest apple trees you have…
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Certified Fresh Tomatoes
Sept. 16, 2023
Fruit or vegetable, tomayto or tomahto, we can all agree: Michigan’s tomatoes are the priceless rubies of the September growing season. Before we dive into this month’s recipes, here are a few of my favorite northern Michigan farms for amazing produce:
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Aug. 19, 2023 Welcome to a new featurette in Northern Express! We’re excited to share recipes—featuring local ingredients bought at local stores and farms—to inspire seasonal cooking with the help of home chef Nora Rae Pearl. As the blustery clouds roll in and glimpses …
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Corn Fields Forever