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Kolache Kitchen
Laingsburg, Michigan |
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Michigan has a significant population of Czech-, Moravian-, Bohemian-, and Slovak-Americans, many of whom reside in Gratiot, Clinton, Saginaw, and Shiawassee Counties, whose ancestors were attracted to this area in the early 1900s to work in the sugar beet industry. Sherry Winkler Bowles is one of these Czech-Americans. The Kolache Kitchen is the result of her efforts, with help from her family and friends, to bring delicious Czech food to other Michiganders. Working beside her mother in her kitchen, Sherry learned to bake and cook Czech specialties. They took the results to local fundraisers, Mr. Winkler’s Czech language class, and other area events, gaining recognition for their baking. Finally, Sherry opened Kolache Kitchen in St. Johns. Here at the festival, we have the opportunity to sample a variety of traditional Czech foods, savory dishes and pastries, for which Czechs are known. |
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