Last summer while driving through Michigan to visit Mackinac Island, I saw so many signs for restaurants encouraging travelers to come in and try their famous pasty (correctly pronounced pass-tee). I had no idea what a pasty was and asked those I was traveling with. They were so surprised I had never heard of a pasty, and now that I do know what a pasty is I’m starting to question …
In September 2021 I took a road trip with my cousins to Mackinac Island in Michigan. Now, before I go any further, let me ask you…do you know how to correctly pronounce Mackinac Island? I only ask because prior to my visit I was saying it all wrong! Before l set off, I was telling a friend about my upcoming trip, and I would pronounce Mackinac as Mack-i-nack. My friend …