You scream, I scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! What better summer treat is there? And how about a Michigan made ice cream treat at that?! This week’s My Michigan Memory giveaway features an ice cream party for up to 75 people, thanks to the kind folks at Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream Company. {Please note: Winner must be willing to host the party within a one-hour’s drive to either Detroit or Grand Rapids} What an amazing party you could throw for a family reunion, church group or just in your neighborhood.
If you’re a blogger, all you have to do is link up your Michigan-related blog post in the linky tool below and then enter your info into the Rafflecopter form. You’ll get 10 points just for linking a blog post you’ve written about Michigan. If you’re not a blogger, you can still enter to win, just follow the directions on the Rafflecopter form.
Here’s a bit of background on Hudsonville:
Hudsonville Ice cream was founded in 1926 in Hudsonville, Mich. and started out producing six flavors of ice cream. The company moved into their current location in Holland , Mich. in 2004.
Hudsonville is a small, family-owned business that is committed to supporting Michigan and investing in the state. When the company was sold to its current owner in 2003, the most important details were to continue producing ice cream using the same recipe that began the company’s success and to stay local to Michigan – both traditions have held. In fact, one of the sons of the original owners of Hudsonville continues to share his knowledge and participates actively at Hudsonville.
Currently, Hudsonville makes more than 30 flavors in 1.75-quart containers and sells them in grocery stores. Additionally, more than 50 flavors are available in 3-gallon tubs, which are scooped in local ice cream shops. Hudsonville is now sold throughout Michigan along with selected areas of Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana.
The company also has a commitment to using farm-fresh and local ingredients whenever possible – and milk even goes from cow to carton in under 36 hours, which makes a great impact on the flavor and quality of the ice cream. Other locally sourced ingredients include cherries from Grand Traverse County and flavorings from Jogue in Northville.
Future Hudsonville Ice Cream producers
Further showcasing Hudsonville’s commitment to Michigan are several mitten-friendly ice cream flavors, including: Grand Traverse Bay Cherry Fudge®, Michigan Deer Traxx®, Mackinac Island Fudge and Sleeping Bear Dunes Bear Hug®. But that’s not all! See the entire list of creamy and delicious flavors here.
For more information Hudsonville, visit their website, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
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