Did you know Vernors is the oldest soft drink in America? The Ritz Cracker was invented in Jackson? Join authors Gail Offen and Jon Milan as they reveal secrets and surprises from their latest book, Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind the Brands. It’s full of amazing history, stories, and photos about the Michigan food and drink brands we know and love.
Sure, Michigan invented ready-to-eat cereal (Kellogg’s) and baby food (Gerber). Still, there are many stories most Michiganders don’t know, such as Better Made uses Michigan potatoes; Jiffy was the first commercial baking mix in America; and we are the pickle-growing capital of the US. Join the pair as they “dish” on Michigan pop, chocolate, jams, cookies–and of course, fudge and pasties. You’ll be proud of our state’s delicious bounty.
The program is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in the Meabon Room of the Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave. in downtown Howell.
Attendees can enter the building either through the front doors on Grand River Avenue, or the Clinton Street doors in the rear. The library will be closed when the program ends, so everyone must exit through the Clinton Street doors.
Seating begins 15 minutes before the event start time.
