In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a Facebook post suggesting mayo for pasties sparked backlash due to traditional use of ketchup or gravy.

A Facebook post suggesting mayo (specifically Miracle Whip) as a condiment for a pasty in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (UP) sparked a strong backlash. The UP is known for its meat-and-root-vegetable pasties and traditionally serves them with ketchup or gravy. The reaction to the mayo idea was swift and uncompromising, with many feeling that mayonnaise is not a suitable accompaniment for the traditional dish.

June 23, 2024
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