Hungry for Harbor Country: Recipes and Stories from the Coast of Southwest Michigan

by Lindsay Navama

Escape to Harbor Country with 56 local, seasonal recipes and stories from the vacation destination

Part cookbook, part travel guide, and part personal testament to the lakeside lifestyle, Hungry for Harbor Country features 56 delicious, seasonal, allergy-friendly recipes, illustrated with lavish full-color photography that evokes the scenic beauty of Michigan's Harbor Country.
When Lindsay Navama and her husband relocated from California, where they'd both grown up, to Chicago, they weren't sure what to expect beyond cold winters and a towering skyline. After a few years trying to settle down in the Midwest, everything clicked for them when they bought a home on the southwestern Michigan coast--the region known locally as "Harbor Country." Long a beloved vacation spot for people from nearby Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, Harbor Country has always appealed to visitors drawn to its mix of tiny towns, freshwater beaches, and rolling countryside.
Lindsay swiftly fell in love, not only with the region's beauty, but also with its bounty of seasonal produce and the area's many talented farmers, distillers, and other food providers. The flavors of the community--asparagus in spring, zucchini and cherries in summer, sugar pumpkins and Brussels sprouts in fall--inspired Lindsay to create her own recipes using these local ingredients and to create new dishes that pay tribute to the region.
These recipes will transport you straight to Harbor Country, even if you've never visited. The Seasonal Fire Pit Seafood Feast uses the catch of the day from the Flagship Fish Market and produce sourced from nearby farms to create a spread perfect for a fall cookout. Recipes for regional favorites like the Luisa's Cafe Blueberry Mascarpone Crepes and the Whistle Stop Aunt Wilma Bar welcome readers into the Harbor Country restaurants and cafes that visitors and locals love. In addition to celebrating seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, many of these recipes can also be adapted to be dairy- or gluten-free, proving that anyone can indulge in dishes like the Crispy Golden Oven-Baked Fried Chicken or the 100% Homemade Sugar Pumpkin Pie.
Readers will fall in love with Harbor Country and with all the foods, shops, farms, restaurants, and markets Navama has discovered there. Whether you're looking for hearty entrees, cocktails, or sweet seasonal treats, Hungry for Harbor Country has you covered--and will have you planning your next trip to the Michigan vacation haven.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572842873
• ISBN13: 9781572842878
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Agate Midway
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.8" x 11.1"