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A quintessential American food, burger evolved from the German Deutsches beefsteak, according to the New York Times food critic Mimi Sheraton. Its other name (hamburger) is a result of the fact that many German immigrants originally came from the port of Hamburg. Burger... Read more

Ice cream sandwich is an American dessert that dates back to New York City in 1899. It was allegedly invented by an unknown pushcart vendor in the Bowery who sandwiched vanilla ice cream between two thin wafers. The treat was so popular that the vendor didn't have time to make a change, so he cha... Read more

Detroit-style pizza is a square pizza characterized by a thick deep-dish crisp crust and inverted toppings. Cheese is applied directly to the top of the dough, followed by a thick tomato sauce that is seasoned with garlic and spices. The most common topping is pepperoni, put either on top of the ... Read more

Contrary to popular belief, Coney dog, also called the Coney Island hot dog didn't start on Coney Island, New York. It was invented in Michigan, and three businesses claim to be its original birthplace - American Coney Island in Detroit, Lafayette Coney Island in Detroi... Read more

This burrito variety is especially popular in Michigan, although it can sometimes be found throughout the Unites States, in California, Washington, and Texas. The burrito is called wet because it is smothered in red chile sauce, and the whole thing is then topped with heaps of melted che... Read more

A family-style chicken dinner refers to a meal where a large quantity of food, with chicken... Read more

Michigan pasty is a traditional specialty of Upper Michigan. It contains a crust that is filled with ground beef, ground pork, rutabaga, onions, potatoes, and carrots. The filling is typically seasoned only with salt and pepper, while the crust is prepared with flour, salt, water, and shortening.... Read more

Olive burger is an American burger variety originating from Michigan. It’s made with a combination of ground beef, oil, white buns, mayonnaise, and pitted green olives. In order to prepare it, the meat patties are fried, topped with a mixture of olives and mayonnaise, then placed in a burge... Read more

Although it originated in northern Italy, cudighi sausage is nowadays primarily made and served in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Ground pork shoulder is seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, red wine, and cloves, while garlic, allspice, red pepper flakes, and black pepper enrich the flavors even more. Th... Read more

Corn flakes are world-famous breakfast cereals made by toasting flakes of corn. They were originally created in 1894 by doctor John Harvey Kellogg, an Adventist who believed that bland-tasting food would reduce people's need to masturbate. Corn flakes are usually eaten with cold milk, sometimes s... Read more

Pinconning is a traditional semi-hard American Colby-style cheese. It's named after Pinconning, Michigan, where it was first created by Dan Horn in 1915. The cheese is aged up to 120 months, giving Pinconning a special savory flavor. It's made from cow's milk and it's available in mild, ... Read more

Bridgewater is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and peppercorns. It's aged from 2 to 10 weeks in cellars. Underneath its bloomy rind, the texture is soft, buttery, and creamy. ... Read more

Boston Cooler is a sweet and creamy non-alcoholic drink consisting of vanilla ice cream and Vernors—a type of ginger ale that originated in 1880 Detroit. The drink is made by blending the two ingredients until the mix reaches a creamy consistency similar to a milkshake. It is not e... Read more

Opalescent is an American apple variety originating from Michigan and dating back to 1880, when George Hudson found the seedling in Barry County. These apples are large and conical with a pale yellow skin that’s striped bright scarlet. Beneath the skin, the texture of the flesh is ... Read more

Lincoln Log is an American mold-ripened cheese produced in Ann Arbor, Michigan by Zingerman's Creamery. Inspired by the French Bucheron, the cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's aged for about 2 weeks after being shaped into a log, hence the name. Undern... Read more

Sharon Hollow Garlic and Chive is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. This rindless cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk that's flavored with garlic and chives. The texture is flaky, the aromas garlicky and fresh, while ... Read more

Detroit Street Brick is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and cracked green peppercorns. It's typically left to age from 2 to 5 weeks. Underneath its bloomy rind, the texture i... Read more

Great Lakes Cheshire is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from raw milk coming from a mixed herd of cows, so the milk is extremely rich. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is supple and crumbly. The ... Read more

Little Ypsi is an American cheese hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's aged shortly. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is soft and dense when young, becoming firm and buttery as it a... Read more

Shiawassee is an American apple variety originating from Shiawassee County, Michigan and dating back to 1850. It is believed that the apple is an offspring of Fameuse (Snow Apple), and it was discovered in the orchard of Beebe Truesdell. The apples are medium-sized and round, while the s... Read more

The City Goat is an American cheese originating from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where it's produced by Zingerman's Creamery. The cheese is made from pasteurized goat's milk and it's rindless. The texture is light and airy when fresh, and crumbly when aged. The aromas are fresh, while the flavo... Read more

Hummer is a creamy ice cream cocktail that was concocted in Detroit in the 1960s. Often dubbed as an adult milkshake, the cocktail consists of ice cream, white rum, and Kahlua liqueur. The ingredients are blended with ice, and the drink is poured into a tall, chilled glass. It should hav... Read more

Bullshot is a savory cocktail similar to Bloody Mary, but it is made with beef broth instead of tomato juice. It most likely originated in 1952, possibly as a marketing strategy for Campbell's Soup. Although it became a popular cocktail option, it slowly disappeared sometime in the 1980s... Read more

June Bug is a tasty tropical cocktail made with a combination of melon liqueur, coconut rum, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, and lime juice. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into a hurricane glass filled with crushed ice. This sweet and fr... Read more