No Farmer Jack Is Not Coming To Eastern Market In Detroit
News of Farmer Jack coming out of retirement has many people longing for the past Super Market Great. Now, you are facing the reality that your leg is being pulled by a local Satirical/Parody · News and media website, The Wayne County Wire. So it is NOT Farmer Jack Saving Time Again.
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Detroit’s beloved grocery brand, Farmer Jack, is making a surprise comeback with a pop-up stand at Eastern Market this fall. The iconic name, absent from Detroit’s grocery scene for over a decade, will bring back some fan-favorite products, promising a wave of nostalgia for those who grew up shopping at the chain.
The pop-up will feature a selection of Farmer Jack’s most beloved offerings, including their fresh produce, homemade baked goods, and the deli sandwiches that Detroiters still rave about. It’s a nod to when Farmer Jack was the go-to spot for local, fresh, and affordable food.
While the pop-up is a limited-time event, Farmer Jack hopes to reignite the spirit of community that once defined its stores. “We’re excited to reconnect with Detroit in this way,” said the brand’s spokesman, Buster Highman. Eastern Market is the perfect venue to remind folks of the quality and service that Farmer Jack was known for.”
Visitors to Eastern Market can expect a taste of the past with all the vibrancy and energy of Detroit’s historic marketplace. No specific dates have been set, but watch for the unmistakable Farmer Jack signs this fall.
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You have to get up pretty early to fool this reporter on this story. I have to admit it did pique my interest a little bit in the possibility of Farmer Jack going back into business. The next thing would be Chattams or Cunningham drug stores replacing old Rite Aid stores around Metro Detroit.
How Many Remember Farmer Jack Stores?
Farmer Jack was a supermarket chain based in Detroit, Michigan. At its peak, it operated more than 100 stores, primarily in metropolitan Detroit. In its final years, the chain operated as the Midwest subsidiary of the New Jersey-based A&P Corporation. A&P closed the Farmer Jack chain on July 7, 2007.
Farmer Jack stores were typically in suburban neighborhoods, usually anchoring strip malls. In addition to offering groceries, each store operated full-service produce, floral, delicatessen, bakery, pharmacy, meat, and seafood departments, with some locations including a bank.
6 Best Road Trip Snacks
Around the world, food plays a big part in so many different ways. Food brings people together through different cultures, ideologies, and walks of life. Food breaks barriers, as no matter what you believe, which political party you align with, or anything in between, everyone eats food. My personal favorite subcategory of food is snacks, particularly road trip snacks.
There’s something unique about snacks. Snacks typically are not of the most highly regarded nutritional value yet are beloved by millions. There’s nothing quite like snacking on some Oreos, a bag of potato chips, pop, crackers, candy, or popcorn after a long day. The key is always to eat in moderation, of course, but still, having quality snacks is a must, especially when discussing snacks on a road trip.
Road Trip Snacks Are Special
Road trip snacks are special for a few reasons. They have specific criteria that automatically make them a much more desirable snack choice because you’re in a moving vehicle instead of stationary. For instance, eating chips and salsa at the dinner table is sublime; trying to devour a bowl of salsa with tortilla chips in a moving vehicle is a mess. This is where certain foods win out.
Another reason road trip snacks are special is because they taste better on the road. While this isn’t backed by science or studies, certain snacks just simply taste better on the road. For example, I don’t enjoy eating snacks like Pringles, Trail Mix, or Cheetos. But for some reason, if I’m a driver or passenger on a road trip, I crave and love these snacks.
Maybe it’s desperation, maybe it’s psychological, but all I know is I only eat Cheetos in the car. For these reasons, road trip snacks are their own food category. Keep reading to discover which snacks you should include on your next road trip. For easy-to-cook food options at home, check out this list.
Pretzels
Pretzels are an amazing road trip snack. Their salty flavor, combined with their ease of eating while driving, makes them a prime choice for any road trip.
A new line of stick pretzels made by the Mary’s Gone Crackers team boasts a trio of flavors (sea salt, chipotle-tomato, curry), lots of grains (rice, quinoa, amaranth, millet) and a gluten-free certification. (Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Beef Jerky
I am a firm believer that beef jerky is only good on a road trip or when camping. If you think that’s crazy, tell me why it can be found inside literally every gas station.
The Hay Merchant, 1100 Westheimer, makes its own sweet and spicy beef jerky using Black Angus beef from 44 Farms in Cameron;
Goldfish
Goldfish are a prime travel companion until you eat them all. They are the perfect mix of cracker and cheese taste—not an overwhelming amount of cheese yet cheesy. Also, they are not a messy snack.
Campbell Soup Co. Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish crackers are arranged for a photograph in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S., on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015.
Honey nut cheerios
Honey nut Cheerios are interesting; this is very much a snack that little kids would eat in a plastic baggy. But have you ever wondered why kids never complain when eating these out of that little baggy? It’s because they are very underrated.
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 23: In this photo illustration, the General Mills cereal Honey Nut Cheerios is seen on September 23, 2014 in Miami, Florida.
Pringles
Pringles were made for road trips. I don’t really care for Pringles on a daily basis, but once I’ve started a road trip, they are the best.
Packets of Pringles chips, manufactured by Kellanova, in a shopping basket in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.
