e are pleased to welcome Gail Offen and Jon Milan to discuss their latest book, 'Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind the Brands' [Clarke Historical Library] CLARKE SPEAKER SERIES Classic Michigan Food and Drink: The Stories Behind the Brands [https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/list/img/pic?t=HTML_IMAGE&j=251001B&i=1zf879heonwtsngt116ud1melfm6eq59w5zaecnaduqor323l8] Gail Offen, Lawrence Technological University Jon Milan, Writer and Photographer 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 (History Press, 2024). 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. Join Us for This In-Person Event: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14 Opperman Auditorium, Park Library A reception and book signing in the Clarke will follow this event. Clarke Speaker Series events are free of charge and open to everyone. For more information, call (989) 774-3864, email clarke@cmich.edu<mailto:clarke@cmich.edu>, or visit clarke.cmich.edu/SpeakerSeries See All Clarke Events<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x397x057> [Facebook]<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x398x057> [Twitter] <https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x399x057> [Instagram] <https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x39ax057> Clarke Historical Library 250 East Preston Street Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859 clarke@cmich.edu<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x39bx057> | 989-774-3864<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x39cx057> Copyright<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x31cx057> (c) Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Mich. 48859 | Phone 989-774-4000<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x31dx057> Nondiscrimination Statement<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x31ex057> | Privacy Policy<https://cmichmaestro.cmich.edu/trk/click?ref=z17eiuqa67_1-95_0_0x31fx057>