what is Michigan comfort food?

[grasswire]

I have an acquaintance who is a non-cook yet yearns for some comfort food from her home state of Michigan. Anyone know what that might be? She mentioned what I think must be the old-fashioned "hamburger gravy" served over mashed potatoes. I'd like to make something she'd enjoy.

[bearfan454]

1. How about Michigan bing cherry pie ?

For dessert of course.

[eleny]

2. Found this at a web site

German Sausage Loaf
This recipe comes from a Bed & Breakfast in Michigan They say guest are always asking for the recipe. Very easy to make.
1 (1lb) package sage sausage
1 medium granny smith apples, grated
1 medium red onions, grated
2 cups packaged seasoned stuffing mix
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary

http://www.recipezaar.com/109528

And here are 3 more Michigan recipes http://www.vernalisapartymenus.com/state22.html

[Love Bug]

3. Get her a Long John coffee cake from Awrey's bakery

Also, some Faygo pop and Better Made potato chips! I'm originally from Detroit, and those things mean "Michigan comfort food" to me!

Edit: Oops, how could I forget Vernor's ginger ale?

[NMDemDist2]

5. ooooo I just got a Faygo Vanilla Cream here in PHX

yummmmy!

[Bluebear]

4. Vernor's ginger ale!

And pasties. (Not the strip tease kind):

http://www.kenanderson.net/pasties/michigan.html