This past weekend I headed north to Wisconsin to visit family. They live near Door County. Door County is well known for local fruits, especially cherries and apples. This time of year, you can still find many jams, dried fruits, and wine, however you will have to wait until July for the cherries and fall for the apples. Beyond the fruit and the local markets, I was amazed to find how many restaurants stated they were using local products. Beyond the cherries and apples, restaurants were using local meat, vegetables, and dairy.

While we didn't have time to try one of the restaurants, you can find listings on the Door County website. Wisconsin seems to be a little more advanced in the local initiative as it is part of the tourism initiative. If you are headed north this summer, here is a guide to help you find local foods. If you are interested in reducing your overall carbon footprint of your visit, check out the Travel Green Wisconsin website for places that are certified as "green".

Family dictates my travel lately, which means I don't get to visit many other states. However, if you see local while on the road, please drop me a note and I would be happy to share. Welcome to summer!