The Atrium

Nothing quite beats the taste of a ripe Michigan tomato. Or a Michigan cherry, or blueberry, or strawberry, or....well, you get the idea. Since I never seem to have much luck growing things in my own yard (I blame visiting bunnies and dogs for this), I like to go to farmers markets whenever possible. While most of us in Grand Rapids know about the very popular Fulton Street Farmer's Market there are many other markets and farms to visit too. The Michigan Department of Agriculture has put together this handy online directory to farm markets all across the state, as well as you-pick farms and cider mills (bookmark this page for autumn adventures!). Once you get all that fresh produce home, stop by the library to peruse the recipes in our excellent collection of eclectic cookbooks, including: