Finding Fun in Michigan's Thumb
We learned that it takes about 40 gallons of maple sap to produce one gallon of high-grade maple syrup.
Mark Battel and his family have organized and maintain over 400 taps with gravity and a vacuum-fed tube system that fills the collection kettles with pure Maple sap. Stop by their roadside stand and pick up some sweetness this season.
In our effort to be eclectic we offer these six outstanding, yet typically overlooked, Michigan food companies each with their specialties that are not to be missed.
There is nothing like the familiar foods of home. Michigan has unique and tasty varieties of comfort food dishes originating from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the Ohio and Indiana border. We hit upon some of the top delicacies that the Great Lakes State loves to enjoy from many of our own hometowns.
One of the worst parts of lockdowns is that we miss out on our favorite coffee shops, restaurants, and good eats! Times are tough enough without having to suffer through another day of boring breakfast cereal.
Michigan is famous for serving some of the best foods in the Midwest region of the USA. No trip to Michigan can be complete without trying out some of the famous foods in the area.
We review the top nine foods in the Great Lake State.
When European explorers came to the Great Lakes, they praised the lake whitefish for its excellent flavor and abundance. It’s considered healthy and sustainable and a favorite of chefs in the Great Lakes region.