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12-05-2025
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Celebrate elusive morel at Up North annual festival this weekend
With Michigan smack dab in the middle of morel season, an annual celebration of the much-sought-after mushroom is this weekend. Devotees can celebrate all things morels at the National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City from May 15 through May 18. Now in its 65th year, the event will feature a morel-hunting seminar presented by Tony Williams, a five-time winner of the National Competitive Hunt, and a Morel Wine & Dine event sponsored by the Boyne Area Chamber. Two seatings are available for the wine-and-dine event, where chefs will showcase morel-infused dishes. Tickets are $115 per person and available by calling 231-582-6222. Tasting tickets for the evening are available at $10 per person. Throughout the weekend, there will be entertainment events, a morel mushroom giveaway, craft shows and food truck vendors. For information, visit Morels are prized for their meaty flavor and cone-like shape. Foragers often find them in Michigan's forests and fields. 'Large burn sites in forested areas are ideal for morel mushroom hunting, especially in burned areas where jack, white or red pine once grew,' according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It has produced an interactive map marking the state's burn field spots from the last couple of years that you'll find at Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City: What to know
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12-05-2025
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White Castle celebrates National Slider Day with free sliders on May 15
Fans of White Castle's original slider are in for a free treat this week. On Thursday, the nationwide chain is celebrating the square beef burger, commonly known as a slider, which launched it into fast-food hamburger fame. In 2015, White Castle introduced National Slider Day, honoring its original steamed slider with onions. So prolific is the iconic slider that in 2014 Time magazine called it "the most influential burger of all time," according to White Castle. To get the offer, customers on Thursday can use a digital coupon from White Castle's website. To redeem the offer using the White Castle app, use the code 'SLIDERDAY.''The introduction of the Slider in 1921 helped turn White Castle into a household name and launched the fast-food industry as we know it today,' said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle, in a news release. 'We think a burger that has had so much influence in the food industry is worthy of its own special day, and what better way to celebrate than to thank our customers with a complimentary slider.'In addition to the free offer, White Castle recently launched its latest deal: six original sliders for $4, or about 67 cents for each slider. Family-owned White Castle is based in Columbus, Ohio, and operates about 340 restaurants in addition to a retail side providing products to grocers' freezers. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: White Castle offers free slider on National Slider Day: What to know
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10-05-2025
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Packaged tomatoes sold in Michigan and other states recalled over salmonella concerns
An Indiana company is recalling containers of tomatoes because of potential salmonella contamination. Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling its 4-count vine-ripened tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers because of potential salmonella contamination. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration alert, 20-ounce (1 pound 4-ounce) containers of tomatoes were sold to Gordon Food Service stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Consumers who bought these tomatoes are advised not to consume them. The tomatoes should be discarded. Ray & Mascari Inc. received the tomatoes from a farm in Immokalee, Florida, and repackaged them into the 4-count containers. The farm, Hanshaw & Capling Farms, initiated the recall because of the 'possible presence of Salmonella in their facility.' The items sold have 'Vine Ripe Tomatoes' on the label with UPC numbers of 7 96553 20062 1 and a master case label with lot numbers of RM250424 15250B or RM250427 15250B. So far, no illnesses have been reported from this recall. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5, and adults older than 65. More: There's been a rash of foodborne illnesses leading to product recalls: What to know Symptoms for healthy people include diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Symptoms can start six hours to six days after being infected and last four to seven days, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have severe salmonella symptoms, contact your healthcare provider. The CDC estimates salmonella bacteria cause more than 1 million infections in the United States annually, with most illnesses coming from food. Customers can contact Ray & Mascari Inc. with questions or reports of any illnesses 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 317-637-0234. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Packages of vine ripe tomatoes recalled: What to know
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09-05-2025
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Portillo's introduces new menu item in honor of newly elected Pope Leo XIV
Bouncing around social media are all sorts of references and memes about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, an American hailing from Chicago. A Chicago-based restaurant chain is chiming in, dedicating a sandwich to the new pope. Portillo's unveiled a limited-time sandwich on its menu called 'The Leo.' 'In the name of the gravy, the bun, and hot giard, we introduce The Leo: a divinely seasoned Italian beef, baptized in gravy and finished with the holy trinity of peppers — sweet, hot or a combo,' according to a news release sent May 9. The Leo is Portillo's original 'sacred sandwich' that is 'made in honor of a moment that's historic for Portillo's hometown.' Portillo's said the 'heavenly creation' will be available only through May, which also happens to be Italian Beef month. Portillo's is known for its Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. The hot dogs are served on steamed poppy seed buns and topped with mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato slices, a pickle spear, two sport peppers, and a sprinkling of celery salt. The chain's Italian beef sandwiches are served with their 'secretly spiced' gravy, or dry, with only a little gravy for dipping. Portillo's has more than 90 locations across 10 states. The chain entered the Michigan market in 2021 with a Sterling Heights location on Hall Road. In 2024, the chain's second Michigan location opened on Middlebelt Road in Livonia. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Portillo's adds 'The Leo' to menu in honor of Pope Leo XIV
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09-05-2025
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Sanders celebrates 150th anniversary with new limited edition caramel
It's almost hard to imagine that in 1875, nearly 150 years ago to the day, the first Sanders shop opened in downtown Detroit in the Woodward and Gratiot area. Generations of metro Detroiters grew up on Sanders ice cream sodas, cream puff hot fudge sundaes and, of course, delightful Bumpy Cake. Now Sanders is gearing up to mark its 150th milestone with a community celebration in downtown Detroit. It will take place 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 15 in Cadillac Square, a significant spot for the candy maker because it's not far from that first location. Sanders will be giving the community a taste of a limited-edition sweet treat: Sanders Birthday Cake White Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels. It will also be serving ice cream topped with classic Sanders Hot Fudge or Caramel toppings. The company said its new caramels are made at its facility in Clinton Township and will soon be available at retailers, including Meijer stores. Sanders has grown into a national brand and is owned by snack and treat maker Second Nature Brands, based in Madison Heights. Second Nature Brands is also the parent company of Kar's Nuts, which bought Morley Candy in 2018. Morley owned Sanders at the time. At one time, there were 57 Sanders retail stores in the Great Lakes region, according to the Sanders website. Two Sanders stores still operate in metro Detroit, one in Clinton Township and the other in Rochester, where you can buy many of its confections and those of Second Nature Brands. There is also a Sanders store on Mackinac Island. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Sanders announces Birthday Cake White Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
