mise-en-bouche
Michigan Shrimp Bruschetta
with roasted shallots, leeks and fresh thyme
The Shrimp Farm Market - Okemos, Michigan
Avalon Bakery – Detroit, Michigan
hors d'œuvre
Heirloom Tomato Basil Bisque
with basil cream and roast garlic croutons
Skinny Farm – Scio, Michigan
Guernsey Dairy – Northville, Michigan
Dexter Bakery - Dexter, Michigan
salade
Kale and Apple Salad
with toasted walnuts, goat cheese and apple cider vinaigrette
Skinny Farm – Scio, Michigan
Guernsey Dairy – Northville, Michigan
Jack Brown Produce - Sparta, Michigan
Dexter Cider Mill - Dexter Michigan
entrée
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
with a warm rosemary garlic vinaigrette, roasted peppers and shaved parmesan
Earthly Delights – Okemos, Michigan
Skinny Farm – Scio, Michigan
Guernsey Dairy – Northville, Michigan
plat-principal
Seared Heritage Pork Medallions
with fresh sage and Traverse City cherry chutney
Skinny Farm – Scio, Michigan
Guernsey Dairy – Northville, Michigan
DeVries Meats, Coopersville, Michigan
fromage
Michigan Cheeses
With poached pear and cranberry compote
Jenny's Farm Market – Dexter, Michigan
Williams Cheese Co. – Linwood, Michigan
Reny Picot - Benton Harbor, Michigan
Grassfields Organic Cheeses - Coopersville, Michigan. Grass fed cows on a homestead farm that has been operated by the same family since 1889.
Dessert
Pumpkin Pie
with chantilly cream and toasted hazelnut brittle
Guernsey Dairy – Northville, Michigan
Coffee / Tea & Chocolate
Motor City Blend Coffee
Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Yunnan Gold or Creamy Earl Grey Tea
Light of Day Organics – Traverse City, Michigan Grown and blended in Traverse City
Blueberry Chocolate Discs
Chocolate Fruit Crèmes
Mindo – Dexter, Michigan The first chocolate producer in Michigan processing from raw coco nibs.
Champagne Chocolates – Mount Clemens, Michigan
Part of the fun and challenge was not only finding all of the products made in Michigan, but finding them currently for sale, some of them are not readily available in markets, I had to research online and then shop by mail or directly go to the shop.
Caleb L Cook | Chef Director | Morrison Community Living | The Cedars of Dexter