Our Celebrities ...

Frank Turner, Executive Chef Matt Prentice Restaurant Group Chef Turner is committed to developing a Michigan cuisine in the highly acclaimed Matt Prentice Restaurant Group. As one of the top chefs in the city, Chef Turner's appearance and culinary expertise add a real excitement to our store events.

Chef Paul Penney www.callchefpaul.com Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Chef Paul developed a taste for great food at a young age. His travels have taken him to many countries around the world during the last 25+ years, and his curiosity for sampling exotic new foods and cuisine has educated him well in international cuisine. Chef Paul is a Certified Personal Chef and provides custom food services, in-home cooking classes and cooking parties.

Culinary Historian Priscilla Massie Dressed in 1800s garb and cooking with antique pans and an encyclopedia of history about Michigan food traditions, Priscilla's presentation adds a distinct flavor to her store events.

Blueberries | Zucchini | Potatoes | Peaches

Select Michigan Events Schedule for
Michigan Blueberries
AUGUST 2008

LANSING AREA MEIJER LOCATIONS

Saturday, August 2nd
11AM to 1PM
Meijer, East Lansing
1350 W. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Aussie In the Kitchen, Chef Paul Penney will share his delicious Michigan Blueberry Johnnycake with you. Come and taste the sweetness.

Saturday, August 2nd
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Meijer, Okemos
2055 W. Grand River Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864
Aussie In the Kitchen, Chef Paul Penney will share his delicious Michigan Blueberry Johnnycake with you. Come and taste the sweetness.

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN KROGER LOCATIONS
The Art Institute of Michigan Culinary Arts Program Representatives will be sampling a delicious Michigan Blueberry Crisp made with local ingredients such as Michigan Blueberries and Pioneer Brand Sugar

Saturday, August 9th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Westland
7350 N. Middlebelt Rd.
Westland, MI

Saturday, August 9th
1PM-3PM
Kroger, Dearborn
15255 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI

Saturday, August 9th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, St. Johns
900 South US 27
St Johns, MI

Saturday, August 9th
2PM-4PM
Kroger, Lansing
6430 W. Saginaw Hwy.
Lansing, MI

Saturday, August 9th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Novi
47650 Grand River
Novi, MI 48375

Saturday, August 9th
1PM-3PM
Kroger, Northville
17447 Haggerty
Northville, MI 48167

Saturday, August 9th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Livonia
30935 West 5 Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48154

Saturday, August 9th
1PM-3PM
Kroger, Plymouth
44525 Ann Arbor
Plymouth, MI 48170

Saturday, August 9th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger - Troy
3125 John R
Troy, MI 48083

Saturday, August 9th
1PM-3PM
Kroger - Troy
2105 W South Blvd
Troy, MI 48098

Saturday, August 23rd
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Troy
1237 N. Coolidge Hwy.
Troy, MI                                                                   

Saturday, August 23rd
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Troy
31 East Long Lake Rd.
Troy, MI

Saturday, August 23rd
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Oakland Township
4888 Adams Road
Oakland Township, MI 48306

Saturday, August 23rd
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Independence Township
5990 Sashabaw Road
Independence Township, MI 48346

Saturday, August 23rd
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Novi
47650 Grand River
Novi, MI

Saturday, August 23rd
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Westland
7350 Middlebelt Road
Westland, MI

Saturday, August 23rd
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, East Lansing
1550 West Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI

Saturday, August 23rd
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Okemos
3884 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI

Saturday, August 23rd
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Farmington Hills
37550 W. 12 Mile Rd
Farmington Hill, MI

Saturday, August 23rd
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Farmington Hills
25780 Middlebelt Road
Farmington Hills, MI

WEST MICHIGAN WAL-MART LOCATION

Thursday, August 7th
11:30AM-1:30PM
Wal-Mart Supercenter Store
201 73Rd Street
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 639-2260
Culinary Historian Priscilla Massie will be preparing her famous Blueberry Abelskivers as part of the celebration of the World's Largest Blueberry display. Come and be a part of the fun!

WEST MICHIGAN  ORCHARD MARKET LOCATION

Saturday, August 9th
10AM to 12Noon
The Orchard Market
17026 Lloyd's Bayou Drive
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Culinary Historian Priscilla Massie will be preparing her famous Blueberry Abelskivers. There will also be special appearance by the 2008 Miss Michigan, Ashlee Baracy. WLHT Radio Remote with In-Store appearance by Select Michigan Spokesperson, Kim Carson.  So, don't forget your autograph book and camera! 

SPARTAN STORE LOCATION

Saturday, August 9th
1PM to 3PM
Leppinks Food Center
17717 174th Avenue
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Culinary Historian Priscilla Massie will be preparing her famous Blueberry Abelskivers.

MICHIGAN ZUCCHINI
2008 SAMPLING SCHEDULE

Wayne State Nutrition Students and City of Detroit Village Workers will be sampling nutritious Michigan Zucchini Bread and talking to the store guests about eating locals.  

SAVE-A-LOT LOCATIONS

Saturday, August 2 ^nd
1 PM to 3PM
Save-A-Lot, 15001 Houston-Whittier
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 839-0600

Saturday, August 2^nd
1 PM to 3PM
Save-A-Lot, 13750 Fenkell Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 493-4831

Saturday, August 2^nd
1 PM to 3PM
Save-A-Lot, 3681 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 839-0600

Saturday, August 2^nd
1 PM to 3PM
Save-A-Lot, 4703 Conner
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 822-3122

Saturday, August 2^nd
1 PM to 3PM
Save-A-Lot, 1249 Baldwin
Pontiac, MI 48340
(313) 335-5151

SPARTAN STORE LOCATIONS

Saturday, August 2^nd
1 PM to 3PM
Krown Supermarket, 5800 Caniff
Detroit, MI 48212
(313) 893-1414

Saturday, August 2^nd
1 PM to 3PM
Parkway Foods, 13210 East Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-2444 

Saturday, August 2^nd
1 PM to 3PM
Farmers Food Center, 2411 Central Avenue
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-0500

Saturday, August 2^nd
1 PM to 3PM
Family Fair, 700 Chene Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-5242

SELECT MICHIGAN NEW POTATOES
SAMPLING SCHEDULE
AUGUST 2008

Art Institute of Michigan Culinary Arts Program Representatives will be sampling a delicious Michigan Potato Salad made with the first potato crop of the season as well as other Michigan fresh vegetables.

KROGER LOCATIONS
Saturday, August 2^ND

Saturday, August 2^ND
10AM toNoon
Kroger,OrchardLake
4395 OrchardLakeRd.
Orchard Lake,MI48323
Store Phone: 248-626-0022

Saturday, August 2^ND
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, WalledLake
47060PontiacTrail
WalledLake,MI48390
Store Phone: 248-960-7730

Saturday, August 2^ND
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,CommerceLake
2733 UnionLakeRoad
Commerce,MI48382
Store Phone: 248-366-6820

Saturday, August 2^ND
1PM to 3PM
Kroger,West Bloomfield
4805 Haggerty
West Bloomfield,MI48323
Store Phone: 248- 960 7435

Saturday, August 2^ND
10AM toNoon
Kroger, Bloomfield Hills
6592 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills,MI
Store Phone: 248-737-2922

Saturday, August 2^ND
Kroger, Bloomfield Hills
1PM to 3PM
4099 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills,MI  48302
Store Phone: 248-647-2204

Saturday, August 2^ND
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,Birmingham
685 East Maple Rd.
Birmingham,MI48009
Store Phone: 248-723-1151

Saturday, August 2^ND
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Royal Oak
30991 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak,MI48073
Store Phone: 248-288-6325

Saturday, August 2^ND
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,DearbornHeights
26400 Ford Rd.
Dearborn Heights,MI
Store Phone 313-827-3715

Saturday, August 2^ND
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Dearborn
23000 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn,MI
Store Phone: 313-827-3755

KROGER LOCATIONS
Saturday, August 16, 2008

Saturday, August 16^th
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,Westland
7350 N. Middlebelt Rd.
Westland,MI
Store Phone: 734-793- 1022

Saturday, August 16^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger,Dearborn
15255MichiganAve.
Dearborn,MI
Store Phone:  313-827-4022

Saturday, August 16^th
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,St. Johns
900South US27
St. Johns,MI
Store Phone: 989-729-1355

Saturday, August 16^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Lansing
6430 W.SaginawHwy.
LansingMI
Store Phone: 517-886-1060

Saturday, August 16^th
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,Novi
47650Grand River
Novi MI 48375
Store phone: 248-374-9706

Saturday, August 16^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Northville
17447Haggerty
Northville,MI48167
Store Phone: 248-662-3031

Saturday, August 16^th
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,Livonia
30935 West5 Mile Rd.
Livonia,MI48154
Store phone: 734-421-1685

Saturday, August 16^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger,Plymouth
44525Ann Arbor
Plymouth,MI48170
Store phone: 734-414-8670

Saturday, August 16^th
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,Troy
3125 John R
Troy MI 48083
Store Phone: 248-658-1700

Saturday, August 16^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Troy
2105 W South Blvd.
Troy,MI48098
Store phone: 248-537-1010

KROGER LOCATIONS
Saturday, August 30, 2008

Saturday, August 30^th
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,Troy
1237 N. Coolidge Hwy.
Troy,MI
Store Phone: 248-519-1320

Saturday, August 30^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Troy
31 East Long Lake Rd
Store Phone: 248-879-1040

Saturday, August 30^th
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,OaklandTownship
4888 Adams Road
Oakland Township,MI48306
Store Phone: 248-276-2541

Saturday, August 30^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger,IndependenceTownship
5990 Sashabaw Road
Independence Township,MI48346
Store phone: 248-922-041

Saturday, August 30^th
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,Novi
47650Grand River
Store Phone: 248- 374-9706

Saturday, August 30^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger,Westland
7350 Middlebelt Road
Westland, MI
Store phone: 734-793-1022

Saturday, August 30^th
10AMtoNoon
Kroger,East Lansing
1550 WestLakeLansingRd.
East Lansing,MI
Store Phone 517-351-9361

Saturday, August 30^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Okemos
3884 Marsh Road
Okemos,MI
Store Phone: 517-347-0100

Saturday, August 30^th
10AM toNoon
Kroger,FarmingtonHills
37550 W. 12 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills,MI
Store Phone: 248-489-3170

Saturday, August 30^th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger,FarmingtonHills
25780 Middlebelt Road
Farmington Hills,MI
Store Phone: 248- 471-4444

MICHIGAN PEACHES
2008 APPEARNACE AND SAMPLING SCHEDULE

MEIJER LOCATIONS - West Michigan Meijer

Saturday, August 16^th
11AM to 1PM
Meijer, Knapps Corner
1997E. BeltlineNE
Grand Rapids,MI49525

Cookbook author and culinary historian, Priscilla Massie will be preparing one of her tastiest old-timeMichiganpeach recipes for your enjoyment. 

WLHT Radio Remote with In-Store appearance by Select Michigan Spokesperson - Kim Carson

State Peach Expert, Bill Shane fromMichiganStateUniversitywill be answering all your questions about, of course,Michiganpeaches.

Saturday, August16^th
2PM to 4PM
Meijer, Cascade
5531 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Cookbook author and culinary historian, Priscilla Massie will be preparing one of her tastiest old-timeMichiganpeach recipes for your enjoyment.

Saturday, August 23^rd
10AMto 12Noon
Meijer,Plainfield
3757 Plainfield Avenue
Grand Rapids,MI49525

Cookbook author and culinary historian, Priscilla Massie will be preparing one of her tastiest old-timeMichiganpeach recipes for your enjoyment. 

Saturday, August 23^rd
2PM to 4PM
Meijer, Grand Haven
15000 US31
GrandHaven,MI49417

Cookbook author and culinary historian, Priscilla Massie will be preparing one of her tastiest old-timeMichiganpeach recipes for your enjoyment.

Southeast Michigan Meijer
Thursday, August 21^st
11AMto11PM
Meijer,Brighton
8650West Grand Blvd.
Brighton,MI48116

Celebrity Chef Aaron Cozadd from the Clarkston Café will create a delicious dish made with Michigan peaches for your sampling enjoyment.   

Friday August 22^nd
11AMto11PM
Meijer,Allen Park
3565 Fairlane Blvd
Allen Park, MI 48101

Celebrity Chef Aaron Cozadd from the Clarkston Café will create a delicious dish made with Michiganpeaches for your sampling enjoyment.  

Thursday, August 28^th
11AMto1PM
Meijer,WhiteLake
6001 Highland Rd.
White Lake,MI48 383

Celebrity Chef Aaron Cozadd from the Clarkston Café will create a delicious dish made with Michiganpeaches for your sampling enjoyment.  

Friday August 29^th
11AM to 1PM
Meijer,Royal Oak
5150Coolidge Hwy
Royal Oak,MI48073

Celebrity Chef Aaron Cozadd from the Clarkston Café will create a delicious dish made with Michiganpeaches for your sampling enjoyment.  

Lansing Meijer

Saturday, August 23^rd
11AM to 1PM
Meijer, East Lansing
1350 W. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing , MI 48823

Aussie In the Kitchen , Chef Paul Penney will share delicious fresh Michigan peaches with Michigan vanilla ice-cream.

Saturday, August 23^rd
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Meijer, Okemos
2055 W. Grand River Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864

Aussie In the Kitchen , Chef Paul Penney will share delicious fresh Michigan peaches with Michiganvanilla ice-cream.

SAVE-A-LOT LOCATIONS 

Wayne State Nutrition Students and City of Detroit Village Workers will be sampling a nutritious Michigan Peach Crisp and talking to the store guests about eating our own juicy Michigan peaches.

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Save-A-Lot
15001 Houston-Whittier
Detroit,MI48205

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Save-A-Lot
13750 Fenkell
Detroit,MI48227

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
3681 Gratiot Ave.
Detroit,MI48207

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Save-A-Lot
4703 Conner
Detroit,MI48213

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Save-A-Lot
1249Baldwin
Pontiac,MI48340

INDEPENDENT  LOCATIONS

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Krown Supermarket
5800 Caniff
Detroit,MI48212

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Parkway Foods
13210 E. Jefferson
Detroit,MI48215

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
FarmersFoodCenter
2411 Central Ave.
Detroit,MI48209

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Pick 'N Save
7404 E. 7 Mile
Detroit,MI48234

Saturday, August 9^th
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Family Fair
700 Chene St.
Detroit,MI48207