The purpose of the Select Michigan program is to increase awareness and purchases of Michigan locally grown food products, and to increase marketing opportunities for those products. The tasting events listed on this page are just one example of how the Select Michigan program helps further the farm-to-table promotional efforts of the Michigan Department of Agriculture. See below for current promotional events on Michigan products.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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Select Michigan Events Schedule for
Michigan Carrots
SEPTEMBER 2008
Select Michigan Carrots
Meijer Stores
Tuesday, September 9th
10AM to 12 Noon
Meijer, Brighton
8650 W. Grand River
Brighton, MI 48116
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots by Celebrity Chef Frank Turner
Tuesday, September 9th
2PM to 4PM
Meijer, Allen Park
3565 Fairlane Blvd
Allen Park, MI 48101
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots by Celebrity Chef Frank Turner
Tuesday, September 16th
10AM to 12 Noon
Meijer, White Lake
6001 Highland Rd.
White Lake, MI 48 383
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots by Celebrity Chef Frank Turner
Tuesday, September 16th
1PM to 3 PM
Meijer, Royal Oak
5150 Coolidge Hwy
Royal Oak, MI 48073
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots by Celebrity Chef Frank Turner
Saturday, September 27th
11AM to 1PM
Meijer, East Lansing
1350 W. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots with an Aussie in the Kitchen, Chef Paul Penney
Saturday, September 27th
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Meijer, Okemos
2055 W. Grand River Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots with an Aussie in the Kitchen, Chef Paul Penney
Saturday, September 27th
11AM to 1PM
Meijer, Cascade
5531 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie
Saturday, September 27th
2PM to 4PM
Meijer, Knapps Corner
1997 E. Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie
Sunday, September 28th
11AM to 1PM
Meijer, Plainfield
3757 Plainfield Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie
Sunday, September 28th
3PM to 5PM
Meijer, Grand Haven
15000 US31
Grand Haven, MI 49417
In-Store cooking demonstration and sampling of Michigan Carrots by Culinary Historian and Cookbook Author Priscilla Massie
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