Michigan Table Series

Gather & Grow: Michigan Seasonal Tasting Series

A unique Michigan tasting adventure every month—learn, taste, and take home a little piece of Michigan!

Ticket: $25 per person, 1-hour experience

January — Roots & Shoots: Winter Root Vegetable Adventure

Tasting: Fresh seasonal root vegetables with microgreens and dips
Hands-On: Create your own quick-pickle jar
Take-Home: Mason jar + winter veggie recipe card

February — Breadbasket of the Midwest

Tasting: 2–3 artisan breads made from Michigan grains, with butter & jam
Take-Home: Small sourdough starter or local flour sample

March — Herb + Honey Pairing

Tasting: 5 fresh herbs paired with local honey + soft cheeses
Take-Home: Potted herb or seed packet + creative usage card

April — Pickle Power!

Tasting: 3 fermented items (sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles)
Hands-On: Make your own small jar of refrigerator pickles
Take-Home: Pickle jar + fermentation tips card

May — Beans & Corn: The Three Sisters Legacy

Tasting: Cooked beans, roasted squash seeds, hominy, cornmeal bites
Learning: Indigenous foodways & Three Sisters planting traditions
Take-Home: Mini cornmeal or spice sample + recipe booklet

June — Berry Board

Tasting: Fresh & preserved berries (3–4 types)
Hands-On: DIY berry sugar jar
Take-Home: Berry jar + pairing suggestion card

July — Blueberry State

Tasting: Fresh, dried, and preserved blueberries (2–3 types)
Hands-On: Make your own blueberry vinaigrette
Take-Home: 4 oz vinaigrette jar

August — Sunflower to Seed

Tasting: Roasted sunflower & pumpkin seeds, flax crackers, edible flower petals
Hands-On: DIY trail mix bag
Take-Home: Trail mix bag + edible flower and seed info card

September — Apple Adventure

Tasting: 6 Michigan apple varieties + 1–2 accompaniments (nuts, cheese, honey)
Take-Home: Dried apple slices + pairing card

October — Great Lakes Smokehouse Table

Tasting: 2 smoked items (whitefish, venison jerky) + smoked trout dip
Learning: Introduction to Michigan game and smoking techniques

November — Great Lakes Cheese Trail

Tasting: 5 artisan cheeses from Michigan & Ohio + bread/crackers + honey
Learning: Brief discussion on cheese types and flavor profiles

December — Optional Holiday Special

Tasting: Seasonal Michigan treats (e.g., nuts, chocolate, or cider)
Hands-On: Small gift or festive take-home item

Why Join the Series?

• Enjoy fresh, local Michigan ingredients every month

• Learn hands-on food traditions, pairings, and techniques

• Take home a special creation or recipe card each month

• Discover the story behind Michigan’s bounty—from farm to table