A Colonial Christmas: Michilimackinac storytellers recount traditions of historic residents
WELCOME TO BEHIND THE MITTEN
“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast and has more than 400 episodes. It is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. John is a longtime journalist, social media early adopter and member of the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame. Amy is a former chef with 20-plus experience, craft beer expert and freelance writer. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten
ABOUT US
The people behind the mitten
Amy Sherman
John Gonzalez
Amy has over 20 years of experience as a chef in the Grand Rapids area, cooking her way through restaurants and with her business Two Chicks and an Oven. She was the host of the statewide television series “The Great American Brew Trail”, where she tasted her way across Michigan. Currently a freelance writer, she still focuses on beer and food. She is a graduate of Aquinas College, is a Downriver rat, loves craft beer, and will never turn down a good poutine.
John is a multimedia journalist with more than 30 years of experience in covering entertainment, music, events,theatre, food and beverages across Michigan. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University, and is a member of their Journalism Hall of Fame. John is from the Thumb region, is a huge baseball fan, and can tell you the origin of Michigan food favorites like the olive burger or the wet burrito.