Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults
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  • Registration will open on March 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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Program Description

Event Details

Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands 

Did you know the Ritz Cracker was invented in Jackson? Kowalski invented Hunter Sausage? Join authors Gail Offen and Jon Milan as they explore the history and stories behind all of these and many, many more. Their latest book, “Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands,” is full of amazing stories and photos about the many Michigan food and drink brands we know and love.

Sure, Michigan invented ready-to-eat cereal (Kelloggs) and baby food (Gerber) --but there are many stories most Michiganders don't know, such as Better Made uses Michigan potatoes and we are the pickle-growing capital of the US.  Join the pair as they “dish” on Michigan chocolate, jams, potato chips, etc--and of course, fudge and pasties. (“We ate waaaay too much fudge in our research”). If you’re a fan of brands like Sanders, Faygo, Vernors, Ryba’s, Guernsey, Koegel, Jiffy and Vlasic—you’ll eat up this show! 

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Register to attend this program in the Kantzler Community Room.

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