Flint, Michigan is the New Coffee City
Things are brewing in the city of Flint. While the city receives its share of bad press now and again, businesses here dedicate themselves to transforming this city into what
Things are brewing in the city of Flint. While the city receives its share of bad press now and again, businesses here dedicate themselves to transforming this city into what
There’s no denying that ice cream is great pretty much anytime. And it’s even better in July, because it’s National Ice Cream Month! That’s fantastic news for those who have
I love eggs. What’s not to love? Michigan eggs contain only 70 calories while also supplying high-quality protein and essential vitamins and antioxidants. And while eggs are delicious on their
International Women’s Day started as a way to promote equality for women more than a century ago, and that effort eventually led to March becoming recognized as National Women’s History Month. Our culture
Whether you call that carbonated beverage we all drink “soda” or “pop,” one thing we can all agree on is that Vernors ginger ale is a hometown favorite. This distinctive beverage
My family has been making homemade candy for generations. My great-grandmother spent holiday seasons creating hard candy confections over a gas stove. When my grandmother was old enough to help,
Kalamazoo, the popular small town in the southwestern portion of the Awesome Mitten, is rich in culture, civil rights heritage and innovation. I spoke to several residents to gain a
Last year I wrote about some of the best Michigan gluten-free restaurants across the state, so naturally it is time for a 2016 edition! Finding a restaurant that truly understands the
There are four seasons in Michigan: football, basketball, baseball and hockey. Outside of Canada, the passion for hockey burns the brightest in Michigan. Just an hour north of Detroit, which is nicknamed
Innovation, Creativity, Dedication. Detroit business owners have embodied these characteristics for decades. Just like Henry Ford changed the world by bringing affordable transportation to the masses, Brian Rudolph, creator and co-founder of Banza, wants
I recently stopped at the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum during my #MittenTrip to Midland. Until this trip, I didn’t know that this museum existed nor the extensive role Fredericks played in Michigan art. This
Connection. Throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region — anchored by Saginaw, Bay City and Midland — people are connecting with one another. Old business fronts are being repurposed into new and exciting
If you or a loved one is affected by celiac disease, you probably know that May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. If not, you might have had no idea — like myself until I
March is the perfect time to celebrate National Nutrition Month in Michigan! Now that gardening season is right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to remind ourselves to stop eating all that frozen,
Flint, Michigan has a long history of innovation and automation. It was through the creativity and vision of people like Billy Durant, Louis Chevrolet and C.S. Mott that birthed Buick and General
Being diagnosed with Celiac Disease immediately makes you a member of a unique gluten free community that goes beyond being just a local support group. It is a community of over 3 million
When it comes to autumn in Mid Michigan, “awesome” doesn’t even begin to cover it. However, it definitely defines what you will find at Almar Orchards in Flushing. From their
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