Author: The London Free Press
When the forest is your pantry
At Farrand Hall, flavors come from the land just outside the door. In addition to a vegetable garden, the kitchen forages for herbs and ingredients on the property’s twelve acres. […]
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The Edmund Fitzgerald is More Than a Maritime Tragedy
As a child, Thomas Nelson became fascinated by the Edmund Fitzgerald after seeing one of its lifeboats in a museum. As an adult and elected official, he realized that the […]
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This Chef Forages for Your Food
In a small Michigan town, a unique restaurant offers truly local flavors. At Farrand Hall, executive chef Ken Miller leads the kitchen in crafting menus based on what the landscape […]
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Our Favorite Great Lakes Stories of 2025
At Great Lakes Now, we love telling stories about the Great Lakes Region. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite pieces from 2025! Find all of these, and […]
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The Erie Canal Kickstarted the Industrial Revolution
When the Erie Canal opened, it didn’t just slash travel time and cost, it changed America’s trajectory. By linking the Great Lakes to New York City and the Atlantic Ocean, […]
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