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Create a Holiday Feast with Michigan Goods

by Lisa Diggs

If every Michigan household shifted just ten dollars of our weekly grocery purchases toward Michigan products, we could add nearly $1.9 billion dollars a year into our local economy!

It's something we can all do to help, and it's even easier at this time of year. Below is a diverse sampling of menu selections that will give any holiday feast a Michigan flavor.

A variety of items, and in some cases brand names, are listed as examples, but there are so many more to choose from in your local market. Download our Grocery Guide for more ideas.

Appetizers to Get Things Started or Hors D'oeuvres for a Party

Michigan veggies with dips from Country Home Creations

Hummus and pita bread from Steve's Backroom

Williams' cheese and Koegel's Summer Sausage served on Keebler crackers

Win Shuler’s snack chips and famous cheddar spread

Main Courses for a Feast

Kowalksi kielbasa and Eden’s organic sauerkraut

Dearborn Ham or a tasty bird from Michigan Turkey Producers

Al Dente pastas in their own sauce or served with a Romano's Pasta Sauce

Sumptuous Side Dishes

Michigan greens topped with Pic-a-Nut almonds and Hot Rod Bob's raspberry vinaigrette

Mashed Michigan potatoes or steamed local squash

Cranberry relish made with Michigan cranberries, apples, and Big Chief sugar

Decadent Desserts

Sanders hot fudge cream puffs

Assorted chocoloates by Morley or Kilwin

Pies from Grand Traverse Pie Co. or Achatz (A Good Morning America "Best Slice" finalist)

Between Meal Munchies

Uncle Ray's or Better Made Potato chips with Guernsey chip dip

Garden Fresh sesame tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole

Kalamazoo Kettlecorn, Germack pistachios, or Kar's mixed nuts

Wash It All Down With

Bareman's milk or Faygo's famous Red Pop for the kids

Fireside Coffee Co. or Coffee Beanery java for the teens and up

Black Star, L. Mawby, or Burgdorf's wines; beers or ales from Michigan Brewing Company or

Divine and Grand Traverse vodkas for the grown-ups in your crowd.

What Michigan delectables will you be serving this holiday season?

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User Comments (1)

Hi Lisa Then everyone can work it all off at Mejishi Martial Arts! Great work!!

Posted By: Jaye in Ferndale

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