Pączki Day in the Mitten: It’s Not Just a Donut!
When Fat Tuesday arrives each year, the best way for Michiganders to celebrate is by indulging in the traditional Polish jelly-filled pastry known as a pączek (PON-check). For Michiganders of all
Jennifer Polasek
Hello, I'm Jennifer Polasek. I'm a student at Grand Valley State University studying writing and public relations/advertising. I'm obsessed with Michigan beaches, Michigan hockey, Jane Austen, Christmas, and coffee!
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Polish Holiday Traditions From a Michigander
Originally published on December 20th, 2015 Michigan’s climate and geography are very similar to Poland’s, which made it a prominent place for Polish settlers. Just a few miles south of Michigan,
Travel Back in Time Aboard the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper – #MittenTrip Muskegon
The city of Muskegon is steeped with incredible maritime history, as I discovered on my MittenTrip, featuring vessels such as the USS LST 393 and the USS Silversides Submarine. The National Historic
Immersed in History at Gilmore Car Museum – Kalamazoo #MittenTrip
We certainly did save the best for last while visiting Kalamazoo for my #MittenTrip! Hidden in the countryside, right around the corner from Gull Lake and about twenty-five minutes northeast of