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Stables’ Veterinarian Receives Special Award

Posted on December 1, 2011 by blackstar

Last week one our Stables’ veterinarians, Dr. Tanja Molby received the Legend of the Year Award. This is an award that is considered the equivalent to the Nobel Peace Prize in the horse world, and is sponsored by Bayer Animal … Continue reading →

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Award Winning Macaroni and Cheese at Black Star Farms

Posted on November 29, 2011 by blackstar

Executive Chef Jonathan Dayton created the most fabulous macaroni and cheese at last weekend’s Great Macaroni and Cheese Bake-Off. Their unique and savory creation was a Baked Macaroni with Leelanau Cheese and Lamb Shoulder Confit. It was topped with toasted pine nuts and house made … Continue reading →

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Toast the Season Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe

Posted on November 12, 2011 by blackstar

Here is Chef Stephanie’s recipe for the decadent Chocolate Truffle Torte served at the Toast the Season event.   Ingredients 1 3/4 cups whipping cream 1 lb. quality semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 oz. strong coffee 1 tablespoon Sirius Raspberry Dessert … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Northern Michigan Spirits

Posted on November 2, 2011 by blackstar

We are pleased to add Grand Traverse Distillery as a co-licensee at TASTES and are now able to add their grain-based distilled products to our fruit based brandies to offer visitors a “taste” of Northern Michigan distilled products. Grand Traverse … Continue reading →

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5 Delightful Days in Northern Michigan

Posted on June 30, 2011 by blackstar

The Grand Traverse Bay area abounds with possibilities. There are endless miles of beaches alongside quaint towns with unique shops and galleries, wineries and breweries galore, and an array of culinary destinations. There is certainly something for everyone. Here we … Continue reading →

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Up on the Farm – June 6th

Posted on June 6, 2007 by blackstar

On tap this weekend – the Leland Wine and Food Fest under the tent in Historic Fishtown. This is one of this area’s premier events – the official start to the Leelanau Peninsula summer – the place to see and … Continue reading →

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BlackStarFarms.com tapped as a top-10 Michigan web site!

Posted on June 5, 2007 by blackstar

The Midwest Business and Technology News has named the Black Star Farms web site as the 9th best business web site in the state of Michigan. The publication rated web sites based upon navigation, look and feel, uniqueness, useful and … Continue reading →

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Leland Festival a hot ticket, Arcturos a hot label

Posted on May 31, 2007 by blackstar

Detroit News wine writer Sandra Silfven reminds you that the hot ticket Up North next weekend is the annual Leland Wine & Food Festival. The event is held next Saturday (June 9) and features 15 wineries, 14 food vendors and … Continue reading →

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Chairman's Award

Posted on May 17, 2007 by blackstar

Our Arcturos ’06 Semi-Dry Riesling has earned the Chairman’s Award – unanimous gold – at the 2007Riverside International Wine Competition. This prestigeous California competition also awarded bronze medals to Arcturos ’05 Pinot Noir and to Arcturos ’05 Pinot Gris.

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Wine touring in Northern Michigan

Posted on May 10, 2007 by blackstar

Detroit News wine writer Sandra Silfven has a nice feature about spring and early summer wine touring in Northwest Michigan that begins: If you’re planning a wine trip to Northwest Michigan, now is a good time to go: The inns … Continue reading →

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