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The Wolverine State is touched on by four of the five Great Lakes. (Lake Ontario is the odd lake out.) Not surprisingly then, Michigan is also called the Great Lakes State. Michigan is made up of two separate peninsulas, with the larger (and much more populous) lower portion being shaped somewhat like a mitten, and the Upper Peninsula horning its way out from the top of Wisconsin into Lakes Michigan and Superior. Two industries are practically synonymous with Michigan: the automobile (centered around Detroit) and breakfast cereal (centered around Battle Creek). Michigan is also a major cherry-producing state, producing about 75 percent of the tart cherries grown in the United States. These are the sour cherries that are best suited for pies, jellies, jams, and juices. Early French explorers from Normandy (still a center of cherry production in its own right) planted the first cherry trees in the Midwest on their way to founding cities like Detroit. The trees thrived along Lake Michigan, setting the stage for a serious industry to blossom. Michigan is also morel country. Meaty morels grow wild in the Michigan woods, clinging to the roots of elm and oak trees.
 

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Mrs. Strong's Casserole

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by ang1114 
My 19 month old gobbled this up. He loves pasta. I definitely will make this again. I may try adding some canned mushrooms for a little something extra.
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Slow Cooker Beef Roast

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by ang1114 
11/12/09. Served with crescent rolls and mashed potatoes. Skipped the celery. 1 lb carrots. Added 1/2 cup water.
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Chicken Pot Pie VIII

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by Cassie 
This was very delicious! I took the advice of a few others and boiled the chicken in 1/2 of the stock that it calls for (10minutes) then i added the potatoes & carrots & boiled another 5min. I made sure they were still firm but not raw. I prepared everything else the same with the only other exception of the onion, I never keep onion in our house due to the fact that my hubby hates it so i sprinkled in a tiny bit of dried onion and that worked just as well. I also followed the advise of a review on the egg white wash on the crust...turned out beautifully! This is another that will be in our meal rotation menu :o)
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