A lighter Fat Tuesday treat: A paczki-scented candle
Fat Tuesday the day before most Christians mark the start of Lent is less than a month away and if you re looking for a paczki without the calories, try a candle. Pure Detroit has a Hamtramck Paczki candle by City Beautiful.Co. These 9 ounce soy candles have notes of strawberry jelly, sweetened fried dough and powdered sugar, according to Pure Detroit s website. They re $18.50 each and hand poured in Detroit. To order one online, click here.
Family-owned firm makes wool blankets from Upper Peninsula sheep
Talk about Michigan made: The Lake Superior Woolen Co. is a northern Michigan firm consisting of two family farms. Together, they make wool blankets right from the wool of sheep who graze in the Upper Peninsula. The fleece used in each wool blanket is 100% virgin wool, meaning its never been used before. According to the company, virgin wool is more durable and resilient. It s also softer. Prices range from $129 for a la