Category Archives: Michigan

Mario Batali Loves Michigan

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Betsy Wuebker

Celebrity Chef Mario Batali writes in the August, 2011 issue of Bon Appetit magazine (or the magazine’s blog if you must) on “the coolest lakeside food scene in America.” Where might that be, you ask? The Leelanau Peninsula in the Traverse City, … Continue reading →

Posted in Michigan, Travel | 4 Comments

Pontiac – A Fiery Musket Against the British Lion

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Betsy Wuebker

If you’re just joining us, this is the latest post in an intermittent series on Native Americans whose names may be familiar, especially to those from the American Midwest, but whose stories most probably are not. Traditional history curricula have … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Autumn in Fly-Over Land

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Betsy Wuebker

The Midwest in the United States is often referred to as “fly-over land” by folks from either coast.  Keep on flying over us, we say.  We get to enjoy what you’re about to see next all to ourselves! There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Michigan, Minnesota | 22 Comments

Shortcake Wars

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Betsy Wuebker

I recently traveled to Michigan’s Traverse City and Leelanau County for a get-together with my brother and cousins. One of the best parts of visiting this lovely area in June is that the strawberry crop is ready. My cousin, Joan, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Michigan, Minnesota, What We Know | 27 Comments

Roaming Through Michigan

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Betsy Wuebker

The link to this charming vintage film arrived recently in an email from Michigan relatives.  It opens with views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore and lovely Leelanau County, which we wrote about here.  The aerial view of … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Michigan, Travel | 17 Comments