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.

2008 OCTOBER APPLE SCHEDULE

Save-A-Lot Events 12; Detroit and Grand Rapids

Saturday, October 4th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
15001 Houston-Whittier
Detroit, MI 48205
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 4th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
13750 Fenkell Ave.
Detroit, MI 48227
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 4th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
3681 Gratiot Ave.
Detroit, MI 48207
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 4th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
4703 Conner
Detroit, MI 48213
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 4th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
1249 Baldwin
Pontiac, MI 48340
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 11th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
15001 Houston-Whittier
Detroit, MI 48205
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, October 11th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
13750 Fenkell Ave.
Detroit, MI 48227
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, October 11th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
3681 Gratiot Ave.
Detroit, MI 48207
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, October 11th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
4703 Conner
Detroit, MI 48213
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, October 11th 
12Noon to 2PM
Save-A-Lot
1249 Baldwin
Pontiac, MI 48340
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, November 1st
11AM to1PM
Save-A-Lot, Plainfield
4180 Plainfield N.E.,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
WLHT Radio Remote with In-Store appearance by Select Michigan Spokesperson - Kim Carson
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Saturday, November 1st
2PM-4PM
Save-A-Lot

Meijer Chef Core Events (10)
Core group stores; Grand Rapids (3), Grand Haven, Lansing (2), Brighton, Allen Park, White Lake, and Royal Oak

Saturday, October 11th
11AM to 1PM
Meijer, Cascade
5531 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Saturday, October 11th
2PM to 4PM
Meijer, Knapps Corner
1997 E. Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Saturday, October 18th
11AM to 1PM
Meijer, Plainfield
3757 Plainfield Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie
WLHT Radio Remote with Select Michigan spokesperson, Kim Carson

Saturday, October 18th
3PM to 5PM
Meijer, Grand Haven
15000 US31
Grand Haven, MI 49417
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Tuesday, October 21st
10AM to12Noon
Meijer, Brighton
8650 West Grand Blvd.
Brighton, MI 48116
Celebrity Chef Frank Turner will prepare a Michigan Apple Bread Pudding for your sampling enjoyment

Tuesday, October 21st
2PM to 4PM
Meijer, Allen Park
3565 Fairlane Blvd
Allen Park, MI 48101
Celebrity Chef Frank Turner will prepare a Michigan Apple Bread Pudding for your sampling enjoyment

Saturday, October 25th
Meijer, East Lansing
1350 W. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Aussie In the Kitchen, Chef Paul Penney will share a delicious dish made with fresh Michigan Apples.

Saturday, October 25th
2:30PM to 4:30PM
Meijer, Okemos
2055 W. Grand River Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864
Aussie In the Kitchen, Chef Paul Penney will share a delicious dish made with fresh Michigan Apples.

Tuesday, October 28th
10AM to 12Noon
Meijer, White Lake
6001 Highland Rd.
White Lake, MI 48 383
Celebrity Chef Frank Turner will prepare a Michigan Apple Bread Pudding for your sampling enjoyment

Tuesday, October 28th
2PM to 4PM
Meijer, Royal Oak
5150 Coolidge Hwy
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Celebrity Chef Frank Turner will prepare a Michigan Apple Bread Pudding for your sampling enjoyment

Meijer Chef Events - Additional Meijer Stores (9)

Sunday, September 28th
3PM to 5PM
Meijer, Grand Haven
15000 US31
Grand Haven, MI 49417
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Sunday, October 12th
12Noon to 2PM
Holland, MI
746 E 16th St
Holland, Michigan 49423
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Sunday, October 12th
3PM-5PM
North Holland Twp., MI
3320 West Shore Drive
Holland, Michigan
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Sunday, October 19th
Meijer, Holton Rd.
1800 Holton Rd.
North Muskegon, Michigan 49445
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Sunday, October 19th
3PM-5PM
Meijer, S. Harvey St.
5300 S Harvey St.
Muskegon, Michigan 49444   
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Saturday, October 25th
11AM-1PM
Meijer, Knapps Corner
1997 E Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie
WLHT Radio Remote with Select Michigan spokesperson, Kim Carson

Saturday, October 25th
3PM-5PM
Meijer, Clyde Park
5500 Clyde Park SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Sunday, October 26th
11AM-1PM
Meijer, S. Westnedge Ave.
5121 S Westnedge Ave.
Portage, Michigan
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Sunday, October 26th
3PM-5PM
Meijer, Gull Rd.
5800 Gull Rd.
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Apples by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie

Kroger Chef Events  (32)
Detroit and Ann Arbor Areas

Saturday, October 4th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Orchard Lake
4395 Orchard Lake Rd.
Orchard Lake, Michigan 48323
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 4th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Walled Lake
47060 Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 4th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Commerce Lake
2733 Union Lake Road
Commerce, MI 48382
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 4th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, West Bloomfield
4805 Haggerty Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 4th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Bloomfield Hills
6592 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 4th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger Bloomfield Hills
4099 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI  48302
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples
 
Saturday, October 4th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Birmingham
685 East Maple
Birmingham, MI 48009
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 4th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Royal Oak
30991 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 4th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Dearborn Heights
26400 Ford Road
Dearborn Heights, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 4th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Dearborn
23000 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 11th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Westland
7350 N. Middlebelt Rd.
Westland, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 11th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Dearborn
15255 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 11th
10AM to 12Noon
 Kroger, Novi
47650 Grand River Ave.
 Novi, MI 48375
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples
 
Saturday, October 11th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Northville
17447 Haggerty Rd.
Northville, MI 48167
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 11th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Livonia
30935 West 5 Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 11th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Westland
36430 Ford Road
Westland, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 11th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Troy
3125 John R
Troy, MI 48083
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 11th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Troy
2105 W South Blvd
Troy, MI 48098
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Wednesday, October 15th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Plymouth
44525 Ann Arbor Road
Miss Michigan 2008, Ashlee Baracy, and Chef Frank Turner will sample a Michigan Apple Bread Pudding and fresh Michigan Apples.

Wednesday, October 15th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Canton
1905 Canton Center Road
Canton, MI
Miss Michigan 2008, Ashlee Baracy, and Chef Frank Turner will sample a Michigan Apple Bread Pudding and fresh Michigan Apples.

Thursday, October 16th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Ann Arbor
400 S. Maple Road
Ann Arbor, MI
Miss Michigan 2008, Ashlee Baracy, and Chef David from the Art Institute of Michigan Culinary Arts Program will sample a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and fresh Michigan Apples. 

Thursday, October 16th
1PM to 3 PM
Kroger, Ann Arbor
2641 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI
Miss Michigan 2008, Ashlee Baracy, and Chef David from the Art Institute of Michigan Culinary Arts Program will sample a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and fresh Michigan Apples. 

Friday, October 17th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Troy
31 East Long Lake Rd.
Troy, MI
Miss Michigan 2008, Ashlee Baracy, and Chef Frank Turner will sample a Michigan Apple Bread Pudding and fresh Michigan Apples.

Friday, October 17th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Troy
1237 North Coolidge Road
Troy, MI
Miss Michigan 2008, Ashlee Baracy, and Chef Frank Turner will sample a Michigan Apple Bread Pudding and fresh Michigan Apples.

Saturday, October 18th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger,  Rochester
65 S. Livernois
Rochester, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 18th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Clarkston
9741 Dixie Hwy
Clarkston, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 18th
10AM to 12Noon
 Kroger, Oakland Township
4888 Adams Road
Oakland Township, MI 48306
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 18th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Independence Township
5990 Sashabaw Road
Independence Township, MI 48346
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 18th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Novi
47650 Grand River
Novi, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 18th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Canton
45540 Michigan Ave.
Canton, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 18th
10AM to 12Noon
Kroger, Farmington Hills
37550 W. 12 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 18th
1PM to 3PM
Kroger, Farmington Hills
25780 Middlebelt Road
Farmington Hills, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Spartan Stores Events
10 Metro Detroit Events

Saturday, October 4th
12Noon to 2PM
Krown Supermarket
5800 Caniff
Detroit, MI 48212
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 4th
12Noon to 2PM
Parkway Foods
13210 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48215
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 4th
12Noon to 2PM
Farmers Food Center
 2411 Central Ave.
Detroit, MI 48209
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 4th
12Noon to 2PM
Pick 'N Save
7404 E. 7 Mile
Detroit, MI 48234
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 4th
12Noon to 2PM
Family Fair
700 Chene St.
Detroit, MI 48207
Special sampling of 3 Michigan apple varieties with caramel dipping sauce

Saturday, October 11th
12Noon to 2PM
Krown Supermarket
5800 Caniff
Detroit, MI 48212
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, October 11th
12Noon to 2PM
Parkway Foods
13210 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48215
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, October 11th
12Noon to 2PM
Farmers Food Center
 2411 Central Ave.
Detroit, MI 48209
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, October 11th
12Noon to 2PM
Pick 'N Save
7404 E. 7 Mile
Detroit, MI 48234
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, October 11th
12Noon to 2PM
Family Fair
700 Chene St.
Detroit, MI 48207
Sampling of Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake

Saturday, September 27th
1PM to3PM
Plum Market, Bloomfield  (www.plummarket.com)
Bloomfield Twp, MI 48301
The 2008 Michigan Apple Queen, Laura Dietrich, served up slices of Michigan apple pies at this all Michigan food event.

Saturday, October 4th
11AM to 2PM
Papa Joe's Gourmet Market, Rochester (www.papajoesmarket.com)
6900 North Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
The 2008 Michigan Apple Queen, Laura Dietrich, served up Michigan apples at this all Michigan food event.

Metro Detroit Area Independent Store Events (10)

Saturday, October 25th
10AM to 12Noon
VG's Grocery, Waterford (www.vgsfood.com)
7300 Highland
Waterford, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 25th
1PM to3PM
VG's Grocery, Pontiac (www.vgsfood.com)
20 East Walton Road
Pontiac, Michigan
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 25th
10AM to 12Noon
Westborn Market, Dearborn (www.westbornmarket.com)
21755 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48124
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 25th
1PM to3PM
Westborn Market, Berkley (www.westbornmarket.com)
27659 Woodward Ave.
Berkley, MI 48072
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 25th
10AM to 12Noon
Hiller's, Plymouth (www.hillers.com)
15455 Haggerty Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 25th
1PM to3PM
Hiller's, Northville (www.hillers.com)
425 N. Center Street
Northville, MI 48167
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 25th
10AM to 12Noon
VG' Grocery, Sterling Heights (www.vgsfood.com)
40832 Ryan Road
Sterling Height's, MI
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 25th
1PM to3PM
Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace (www.ninosalvaggio.com)
17496 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 25th
10AM to 12Noon
Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace (www.ninosalvaggio.com)
6835 Rochester Road
Troy, MI 48085
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Saturday, October 25th
1PM to3PM
Busch's Marketplace (www.buschs.com)
3188 Walton Blvd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
The Art Institute of Michigan, Culinary Arts Program student chefs will prepare a Michigan Apple Upsidedown Cake and sample fresh Michigan Apples

Print
Edible WOW Magazine Ad, SE Michigan
Women's Lifestyle Magazine Ad, West Michigan

Radio - Detroit
WDET - Detroit Public Radio 2 weeks 40 spots
WJR Come to the Table Radio Program on Michigan Apple Pie Event at Plum Market which aired September 21st
 
Radio - Grand Rapids
WLHT-FM - 3 weeks, 3 radio remotes 10/18, 10/25 and 11/1
WTRV-FM - 3 weeks of radio

Spartan In-Store Radio
Spartan In-Store Radio - 228 locations statewide

Television
Kalamazoo, Made in Michigan TV show 2 shows for Michigan Apples
Statewide, Select Michigan The Cooking Show Release - Cable Access