The Earth and Hearth has a newly expanded retail section with an assortment of high quality local craft foods and unique specialty items.

Food for Thought

Just down the road in Honor, Food For Thought is a company that creates unique products from local fruits and vegetables, and markets them in a responsible way. For more than ten years, Food For Thought has provided organic foods and treats unlike any we have seen anywhere else.

In addition to providing tasty and healthy treats for us, Tim Young, the owner of Food For Thought, is committed to preserving our way of life in northern Michigan. He is a good corporate citizen, and donates substantial portions of his profits and his time to local non-profit organizations.

Below are some of the items we stock. There are more, and they are all delicious, so come take a look.

Organic Blueberry Lavender Preserve
Michigan's plump blueberries are delicately enhanced with a touch of lavender's reverie... an elegant, old world combination.

Organic Cherry Butter
There's no better way to take advantage of the antioxidant benefits of cherries than with this very concentrated cherry spread. We simply puree whole organic tart cherries, cook them down, and add a bit of organic white grape juice concentrate to tame the tartness. A healthy cherry treat!

Organic Tart Cherry Cabernet Preserves
Whole organic tart cherries with a touch of Cabernet. Spread this on toast or top your favorite cheesecake recipe. Voila'!

Pickled Wild Leeks
Harvested from the forest right here on our farm, these tasty morsels can be used like cocktail onions, tossed in salads, stir fries or just eat them right out of the jar. When the leeks are gone, add some canola oil to the brine and you've got a fabulous salad dressing.

Alden Mill House

The Alden Mill House started in 1984, 22 years ago, by selling Chef Geno's all purpose seasoning Miracle Blend and other Pepper Mill Spices. The founder of Pepper Mill Spice Company, Eugene Moglovkin (aka Chef Geno), was a famous American Chef with European training. Over the years, Chef Geno developed his own custom seasoning blends that have been used in some of American's finest clubs and restaurants. Chef Geno has won numerous awards and ribbons in culinary art shows from Michigan to Florida. His spices are favorites in northern Michigan, and now you can get them at the Earth and Hearth.

Moonworks

Moon Works is produced by some nice people up in Suttons Bay. This stuff really works. We've been using it for the last couple of years, and don't want to use anything else. Mood Works laundry powder is designed to be kind to the environment. It is gentle on delicate fabrics, contains no optical brighteners or sodium lauryl sulfate (a synthetic substance that acts as a detergent and can cause allergic reactions). Moon Works laundry powder is economical. It costs less per load than most other laundry products. Moon Works laundry powder creates NO SUDS, therefore no residue. It is a misconception that lots of suds equates to cleaner clothes.
• All natural ingredients - no fillers
• Scented with lavender & balsam fir pure essential oils - no perfumes
• Unscented for those who prefer
• 100% biodegradable
• Great for front loading, top loading, and H.E. washers
• Safe for plumbing and septic systems
• Super concentrated (1/8 cup per regular load)
• Minimal packaging/recyclable plastic (#2)
• Hypoallergenic

Old Geezer

Northern Seasons features delicious, easy-to-make Ol' Geezer Soup Mixes made up in Cedar. The soup mix comes in three flavors: Original Bean, Barley Bean, and Hearty Pea. Each variety offers a hearty and delicious combination of beans or peas, along with special seasonings (all natural). Each package of Ol' Geezer Soup brings the rich flavor of Northern Michigan home to your table. Somebody recommended these to me, and they are really great. Try it….you'll like it.

Sticky Fingers

The Sticky Fingers Bakeries product line offers the irresistible taste and aroma of fresh-baked goods in just minutes. Their entire line of quick and easy premium mixes are handcrafted from nature's finest all-natural ingredients and are packed with fruit, veggies, spices and herbs. They contain no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, and because they are made with pure canola oil, they contain no trans-fats or saturated fats.

Now, truth be told, these guys aren't from northern Michigan, but our daughter loves to bake scones (especially Lemon Poppyseed) from their mixes, so we couldn't resist selling them at the Earth and Hearth. There are a variety of scone flavors, along with muffins, brownies, and even Irish soda bread.

Scones: Wild Blueberry, Lemon Poppyseed, Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Tart Cherry

Muffins: Morning Glory, Wild Blueberry Also: Irish Soda Bread, Chocolate Fudge Brownies

The Cooper Family from Manistee makes some of the best jams in northern Michigan. They use locally grown fruit to hand make these delicious treats.

Sleeping Bear Farms in Beulah produces delicious Honey Mustard and Honey Cremes. The Honey Mustard is made with real honey, no sugar added, and comes in a variety of flavors, including cherry, dill, pepper and plain. Delicious on sandwiches, or as a dip.

The Honey Cremes are spreads made with Star Thistle honey and pure fruit or nuts. The honey is mixed with fruit and slowly spun until it becomes a fine spreadable creme. Great on your morning toast…

Forgot the salt for your Margarita glasses? Leave the dipping oil at home? How about the spicy rub for that chicken you're roasting tonight? Stop in and pick up these essentials this afternoon. Don't miss the new spices and soup and pasta mixes while you're there.

Of course, there is also a selection of snacks as well. You'll find chips, nuts, trail mix as well as some secret recipe olives that are to die for. Don't worry. We've got you covered.