Lisa Green
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Guitars, Corsets, and Kzoo: Kalamazoo’s industrial history is cooler than you think
Kalamazoo is filled with factories—and it’s an industrial legacy that didn’t grow overnight. Back when railroads were a dominant form of transportation in Michigan, Kalamazoo made a name for itself as the “Crossroads of Southwest Michigan.”
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12 Must-Try Farm-to-Table Restaurants in (and Near) Traverse City
For Traverse City’s farm-to-table restaurants, paying attention to the source of their ingredients is paying some delicious dividends.
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Food history: two brothers forge lasting cereal empire in Battle Creek
Battle Creek is otherwise known as Cereal City—and it’s the birthplace of the corn flakes that Tony the Tiger now calls “Grrreat!”
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Food History: Michigan’s favorite ice cream was born in a brewery
Blue Moon ice cream may be a Midwest dairy flavor mystery that sort of just tastes like “blue” to some, but Michigan’s Superman ice cream multiplies that mystery by three.
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10 Food Capitals of Michigan: Small Towns With Big Agricultural Names
Traverse City’s status as the Cherry Capital of the world is known far and wide; but when it comes to other crops, there are plenty of cities and towns across the Mitten that have made a name for themselves and their bountiful harvests.
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Food History: Polish Immigrants Bring Passion for Paczki to Michigan
Michigan is big on paczki because we have a thriving population of Polish immigrants who migrated here near the turn of the 20th Century.
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Smoked whitefish: Michigan’s oldest dish is a Northern Michigan staple
Though perhaps not as well known as pasties, smoked fish is a staple of Michigan cuisine in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
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Hip to Be Square: How the Auto Industry Shaped Detroit-Style Pizza
Detroit-style pizza is square-shaped, deep-dish pan pizza with crisp edges. And it’s a beloved culinary favorite of the Motor City.
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12 Noteworthy Michigan Airbnbs for an Unforgettable Getaway
Whether it’s for a honeymoon, weekend with friends, family vacation, or a staycation down the street, here are some of the most unique rental properties in Michigan.
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Why do Michiganders Love Olive Burgers? Where Did They Come From?
Mid-Michiganders and those from the west side of the Mitten have a particular preference for olives on hamburgers
