Hungry for Harbor Country

Book excerpt: Explore the unique life and flavors of Lake Michigan with this lavishly illustrated volume of seasonal, allergen-friendly recipes and culinary journey stories. Harbor Country has been a favorite vacation spot for generations. In this combination cookbook and travel guide, Lindsay Navama of Third Coast Kitchen takes you on a culinary journey through Southwest Michigan’s tiny towns, freshwater beaches, and rolling countryside. Lindsay’s recipes will transport you straight to Harbor Country, even if you’ve never visited. Hungry for Harbor Country features fifty-six recipes that celebrate the vast variety of the region’s local ingredients—like asparagus in spring, zucchini and cherries in summer, sugar pumpkins and Brussels sprouts in fall. The Seasonal Fire Pit Seafood Feast uses the freshest catch from the Flagship Fish Market and produce sourced from nearby farms. Recipes for regional favorites like the Luisa’s Cafe Blueberry Mascarpone Crepes and the Whistle Stop Aunt Wilma Bar welcome readers into the region’s beloved restaurants and cafes. In addition to celebrating the many occasions for living well at the lake and beyond, many of these recipes are dairy- or gluten-free.