We think these things – some only available in Michigan, others that have changed the U.S. forever – are pretty special.
- 18) Germack Pistachio Co. Facebook.
- 17) Hudsonville Ice Cream. Facebook.
- 16) Jiffy Mix. Facebook.
- 15) Kellogg’s. Facebook.
- 14) McClure’s Pickles.
- 13) Mackinac Island Fudge.
- 12) Sanders Candy.
- 11) Shinola.
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What is something you can only get in Michigan?
Below are 7 of the best Michigan-made food products you didn’t know existed.
- Dave’s Sweet Tooth Toffee.
- Mindo Chocolate.
- Detroit Bold Coffee.
- Velvet Peanut Butter.
- Great Lakes Potato Chips.
- Cherry Republic Products.
- McClure’s Pickles.
What food can you only get in Michigan?
- The Coney Island Hot Dog. Lafayette and American Coney Island in Detroit, Michigan.
- Buddy’s Detroit Style Pizza. Homemade Detroit Style Pepperoni Pizza.
- Tart Cherries. Tart Cherries in Michigan.
- Pasties. The Upper Peninsula Pasty.
- Frankenmuth Chicken.
- Chipati.
- Paczkis.
- Better Made Potato Chips.
What is unique to Michigan?
The Great Lakes
Michigan is the only state that touches four of the five Great Lakes. As such, it’s home to the longest freshwater coastline of any U.S. state, *and* the second-longest coastline, period (coming in behind Alaska). Anywhere you stand in the state, you’re no more than 85 miles from a Great Lake.
What products are Michigan known for?
Michigan ranks 6th in the nation for the production of milk, but Michigan dairy farmers also contribute to other products such as Hudsonville ice cream, Kraft cheese, Yoplait yogurt, Michigan Made cottage cheese, and Country Fresh sour cream.
What snack is Michigan known for?
Got The Munchies? Try These Michigan-Made Snacks
- Better Made Snack Foods. A Detroit icon, Better Made has been churning out savory snacks for nearly a century.
- Dave’s Sweet Tooth Toffee.
- Daily Crunch Snacks.
- Hacienda Mexican Foods.
- Kar’s Nuts.
- Mindo Chocolate Makers.
- Pop Daddy Popcorn.
What is Michigan’s official dessert?
While Michigan hasn’t yet named fudge as its official state dessert, the state’s incredible weekend getaway spot Mackinac Island is touted as America’s Fudge Capital. Spice up the classic treat with this recipe, which incorporates caramel and pecans into the dessert. For the Caramel Pecan Fudge recipe, click here.
What is Michigan’s state drink?
World’s Strongest Man. Beaux Kerin’s variation on Detroit’s beloved Hummer ice cream cocktail substitutes black strap rum that’s been milk-washed.
What candy is Michigan known for?
Michigan was the only state that chose a Hershey’s Bar as their favorite candy. M&Ms were the most popular candy with 13 states preferring it above all others, followed by Skittles and Reese’s.
What is a Michigan pasty?
Michigan pasties are a whole meal folded into a pastry shell. Most commonly they are filled with beef and root vegetables then baked until tender. These handheld meat pies are popular with my Yooper neighbors to the north in the upper peninsula of Michigan who made these portable meals for Cornish miners.
What is Michigan’s main export?
Made-in-America Manufacturing Exports from Michigan and Jobs
Michigan exports of manufactured products supported an estimated 257 thousand jobs in 2016. The state’s largest manufacturing export category is transportation equipment, which accounted for $28.2 billion of Michigan’s total goods exports in 2018.
Does Michigan have a flag?
Michigan’s present state flag was adopted by the Legislature in 1911 with a simple phrase: The State Flag shall be blue charged with the arms of the State. This is Michigan’s third flag. The state coat of arms appears on both sides.
What fruits are grown in Michigan?
- Peaches. Pears.
- Plums. Raspberries.
- Rhubarb. Strawberries.
What is Michigan’s favorite junk food?
Candy Corn ranked as Michigan’s favorite candy last year, and it has also been Michigan’s favorite in previous years. Reese’s is the top candy across the nation. To see how candy’s ranked in other states, visit here.
Is Bumpy Cake a Michigan thing?
Bumpy Cake was created by Sanders Confectionery, of Detroit, Michigan, in the early 1900s and was originally known as “The Sanders Devil’s Food Buttercream Cake” when it was first introduced. It is made of chocolate devil’s food cake that is topped with rich buttercream bumps, and then draped in a chocolate ganache.
What does Michigan taste like?
“Michigan tastes earthy, it tastes sweet, it tastes sour.
What is the nickname of Michigan?
Great Lake StateThe Mitten StateWater Winter WonderlandWolverine State
What is Michigan’s slogan?
Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice
What is the Michigan state vegetable?
Asparagus
State Vegetable: Asparagus (Unofficial)
Unlike asparagus from other states, Michigan asparagus is hand-snapped above the ground, and this technique is said to yield a more tender and flavorful harvest.
What foods is Detroit famous for?
- 30 Iconic Foods to Eat in Detroit.
- Phoenicia: Dry-Rubbed Ribs.
- Ray’s Ice Cream: Superman Ice Cream.
- Chef Greg’s Soul-N-The Wall: Boogaloo Wonderland.
- Sweet Potato Sensations: Sweet Potato Pie.
- Scotty Simpson’s: Fish and Chips.
- Al-Ameer Restaurant: Stuffed Lamb.
- Buddy’s: Detroit-Style Pizza.
What chocolate is made in Michigan?
With a history of quality gourmet chocolates for over 100 years, Gilbert Chocolates has stood the test of time as one of the best chocolate companies in Michigan. Our company history introduces John O. Gilbert, the Chocolatier who began the company in Jackson, Michigan.