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The See Food Diet Goes to Michigan: Cherries, Chili, & Controversial Ketchup

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The See Food Diet Goes to Michigan: Cherries, Chili, & Controversial Ketchup

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Bob · Kate · Matt

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The See Food Diet
The See Food Diet
The See Food Diet Goes to Michigan: Cherries, Chili, & Controversial Ketchup
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"I had a little late night run to an Arby's" – Kate

Get ready for a delicious adventure and laugh-out-loud stories on the latest episode of the See Food Diet Podcast with Bob, Kate, and Matt!

This week, we're diving deep into:

Michigan Food Adventures: Explore Frankenmuth's famous fried chicken and quirky German-themed dining experience, as well as Detroit's Super Crisp Japanese fast food offering chicken and tofu sandwiches, umami fries, and miso soup. Discover charming independent grocery stores like Westborn Market and Holiday Market, noted for unique finds and prepared foods. Don't miss the ultimate cherry-themed treats from Cherry Republic, including chocolate-covered cherries and cherry juice. Enjoyed a delightful cherry sundae near Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Fast Food Debates & Condiment Confessions: Is Steak and Shake truly the best fast-food burger, or just a great value for its burgers, shoestring fries, chili, and thick shakes? Hear about intense preferences for "ranch fries", Cane's sauce (sometimes preferred more than the chicken itself!), and a surprising take on ketchup, including a "weird tomato juice sauce thing" from Whole Foods. Plus, one host recounts a "near-death experience" choking on Arby's curly fries!

Unique Bites & Home Cooking: Learn about delectable salmon cakes and white fish, along with innovative cottage cheese egg bites prepared in muffin tins, and scrambled eggs enhanced with seafood cream cheese from a deli. There's also a discussion about peanut butter-filled pretzels with jelly.

Unforgettable Travel Tales: Hear varied opinions on Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, described as "the weirdest place on earth" by some, with discussions on its lack of "Christmas magic" vs. its "weird" charm. Discover the quaint Leland Fishtown with its Village Cheese Shanty offering unique sandwiches and the fun "Dam Candy Store". Experience the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes and a road called the "tunnel of trees" that didn't quite live up to its name.

Beyond the Plate: This episode also dives into a review of the horror movie Barbarian, set in Detroit, incredible wildlife encounters at The Wilds safari zoo featuring endangered animals like Pere David's deer and African painted dogs, and a deep dive into new video games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Tiny Bookshop. Plus, a segment on new releases from Irish artists like CMAT and country music stars like Sierra Ferrell and Tyler Childers.

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