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A Michigan Centennial Farm, Dennis Farms is owned and operated by Kevin Dennis and his wife, Jennifer. Nothing says summer like a hamburger grilled over an open flame, and one of the best beef for a mouth-watering burger comes from Dennis Farms, located in the heart of Michigan.

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Since 1999, Taste of Thai has been a go-to for anyone in Lansing and East Lansing wanting authentic Thai food. Yao Middleton is the second-generation owner of Taste of Thai, and she and her daughter, Bea, now third generation, have seen the restaurant through many changes.

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Connor Long's BBQ expertise runs in his blood. Connor’s uncle is the Executive Chef at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, his dad is a weekend BBQ connoisseur, and Connor attended culinary classes at Wilson Talent Center at Webberville High School.

In May of 2021, Connor went from studying the culinary arts to putting his learning into practice.

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What makes an authentic coney dog? It’s hard to say, but a Detroit-style is a grilled hot dog in a steamed bun topped with yellow mustard, a meat-based chili sauce, and chopped onions.

And thanks to Christina Coden’s Red Hots Chili Sauce company, you can make a Detroit-style Coney yourself.

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Shannon is an author, podcaster, and the founder of the global Rockstar Woman Brunch Experience. She’s been named one of the 200 Most Powerful Business Women in West Michigan and recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan by the Grand Rapids Business Journal. Shannon is also the founder and CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc, a boutique firm that creates products, spaces, and experiences to invest in the emotional wellbeing of people who lead, love, and serve in transformational ways.

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2020 was the best year of Deardra Westfall’s life. That’s not something you hear often, but the pandemic ushered in changes that led to her passion for sea moss and the formation of her company, Nature’s 92.

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Meet Danielle Mayes, from Amayesing Graze Charcuterie. Her company is a mid-Michigan licensed and fully insured catering company specializing in charcuterie and cheese grazing boards, using fresh, elegant, and locally sourced ingredients arranged into a stylish, abundant showcase.

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Jordyn Gudeman was just four years old when she had her first anaphylactic reaction to tree nuts. When Jordyn’s allergy was discovered, food labels rarely stated that the item was processed in a facility that contained nuts, so her family had to play it safe. Jordyn baked her cookies for herself and her siblings, mostly, but she did bring them to parties or birthday celebrations—and her friends loved them. So when it came time to pick a career, she and parents decided to start Eddie G’s Cookies.