Our mom said the funniest thing the other day. She said "It's sad how when you get older, the biggest thing you look forward to is food!" When she finished, Emily and I looked right at one another and simultaneously said "We feel that way now!"
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I think people of all ages can agree that food is one of the finest aspects of life! A certain taste or smell can bring memories of a certain time, place, or person, and trying something new is always a fun and exciting experience!
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A few weeks ago, we decided to try something new and joined the best flavor makers, purveyors, and artisans of Detroit and surrounding areas, all under one roof at Eastern Market's Shed 5, for the Detroit Foodie Fair, the area's first public Certified Local Food Event! We found an array scrumptious bites, hand-crafted kitchen wares, unique food related goods, and more to take home with us!
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Our parents hit up the taco truck for their first fresh street tacos, and then went on to try their first beignets! They were so thrilled, and claimed they felt like the tastes transported them to different places. Sharing things like that with my family just makes me smile.
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Emily and I went a little crazy and tried:
Pop Daddy Popcorn's hand-seasoned small batch popcorn with non-GMO corn!
Their Garlic Popcorn with ruby red kernels and pure olive oil was just the addicting guilt-free snack we needed!
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Happy Girl Granola's handmade granola that's always crunchy but never sticky!
Their Pumpkin Pie Spice Granola was the best way to start the season with some new fall flavors!
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Sugah Shack Sweet's small batch artisan confections!
Their Chocolate Turtles & White Buttah Fingah Sugah Bark were just the sinful sweets that we've been craving!
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Whey Better Bakery's high protein and gluten free baked goods!
Their Edible Cookie Dough Pops and Peanut Butter Cups were just the right bit of sweetness to satisfy a sweet tooth without all that gluten!
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Simple Times Mixer's all natural, handcrafted cocktail mixtures!
Their Cranberry Apple Cider Mule was the perfect fall drink on it's own, but it could be mixed with one part rum or whiskey!
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Belledine's Barbeque Sauce's all natural barbeque sauce that's not just for grilling!
Their Heat Seekers Delight complimented so many dishes as a tasty dip!
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Little Diablo Salsa's all natural salsa made without chemicals or anything artificial!
We tried several of their gluten free and Kosher certified salsas with their brand new tortilla chips!
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Country Homes Creation's selection of handcrafted gourmet mixes and dips!
We tried everything from their Artichoke & Spinach Dip, to Cranberry Walnut Dip, to Garlic Asiago Dip, to Carrot Cake Dip, and it was all delicious!
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Stella's Nuts, Dave's Sweet Tooth Toffee, Mindo Chocolate, Crummie's Sweets & Treats, Detroit Gourmet Nut Company, Bea's Squeeze Lemonade, and picked up an adorable pack of recipe cards from Food Family Story, and an artistic mug from Yalla Collective!
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Here's to many more memories made from family time and good food!
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Photos: Emily Joanne Photography
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