THE ALLURE OF HOLLYWOOD HAS NOTHING ON MICHIGAN The Place Actor Jeff Daniels Will Always Call Home
Actor Jeff Daniels has become a big Hollywood name over the last few decades, even scoring an Emmy award and several Golden Globe nominations. But early in his career, he made the unusual choice to settle not in Hollywood or New York, but in the place he always called home: Chelsea, Michigan. Daniels grew up in Chelsea, where his father owned the Chelsea Lumber Company and even served as mayor of the city for a short stint. Daniels attended Central Michigan University and was a member of their theater program. During a summer spent at Eastern Michigan University, his participation in a special repertory program caught him a few eyes that helped him land several stage acting roles in New York. From the mid-70s through the early 90s, Daniels played dozens of roles both on and off Broadway and began his foray into film and television in the 80s. Just as his career was taking off, Daniels married his college sweetheart and moved back to his hometown of Chelsea, where they raised three kids. Raising a family with the same quality of life he knew and loved was most important to Daniels, even above his acting career. But living inMichigan didn’t stop his love of performing arts. In 1991, Daniels founded the nonprofit stage company Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, for which he’s written nearly two dozen screenplays. He’s also a musician and has released six albums, the proceeds from which go to supporting the Purple Rose. He’s also appeared as the TV spokesman for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation featured on CNBC and was inducted into the Michigan Walk of Fame in 2006. He even delivered the commencement address at the University of Michigan in 2009 and was granted an honorary doctorate in fine arts.
Many know Daniels as one of the goofy guys from the “Dumb and Dumber” movie series or from award-winning TV roles on shows like “The Newsroom,” “The Looming Tower,” and “Godless.” But first and foremost, he’s an inspiring Michigander through and through.
CLASSIC PUMPKIN SOUP
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2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, diced
1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 1/4 cups pumpkin purée (homemade or canned)
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2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup canned light coconut milk
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté olive oil, shallots, and garlic for 2–3 minutes. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. 3. Transfer the soup to a blender and purée. Pour the blended soup back into the pan. 4. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–10 minutes. Taste and add additional seasoning as desired, then serve!
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