Kick off BBQ Season with These Pitmaster-Worthy Recipes

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- BBQ season is here! We don't know about you, but we can't wait to fire up the grill. Whether you're planning a bomb Memorial Day feast or getting your Fourth of July menu ready, there's bound to be some dishes here that you'll want to include. Check out these fail-proof and fool-proof recipes that will turn you into the pitmaster you've always dreamed of being! 

CHILI-RUBBED RIBS 

You can't say "summer grilling" without immediately thinking of ribs. Check out this Asian-inspired recipe for a change from your typical all-American sauce. 

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GRILLED CUCUMBERS WITH FETA DIP 

If you're a pickle lover you have to give this fun dish a try, it's also a great option for your veg-based guests. 

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GREEK BEEF KABOBS 

Tender beef infused with the flavors of Greece? What more could you ask for? This fun and easy dish is bound to become one of your favorites! 

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GRILLED SMORE BANANA POCKETS 

Need a fun dessert to end your meal? This is it! Unique, fun, and delicious, we're sure this will become your go-to summer treat. 

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SWEET AND SPICY BBQ SAUCE

Not a fan of store-bought BBQ sauce? We feel you! Give this sauce with a twist a try. 

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BBQ BURGERS 

Can't decide between BBQ or Burgers? Who says you have to choose! With this awesome recipe you can have the best of both worlds! 

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FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO BUTTER & BLUE CHEESE

Who can say no to flank steak? Especially when it's dressed with citrus, cilantro and blue cheese! 

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QUICK BBQ BEANS

Do you usually opt for a can of baked beans to avoid the long prep time involved in making them from scratch? Say goodbye to the Busch's because these quick bbq beans are easier than you think and so much more delicious than store-bought! 

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At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

GM Officially Announces Plans for Electric Pickup

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- It's official: GM is planning on building an electric pickup. This new has been highly speculated for several months but was recently confirmed by GM CEO, Mary Barra, on a call with investors, following her report of the corporation's 2019 first-quarter earnings. 

Recently, GM and Plymouth-based electric vehicle start-up Rivian had been in talks with the intention of collaborating on an electric project together, but that appeared to fall apart rather quickly as rival Ford Motor Co. announced it would invest $500 million in the small company to develop all-new, battery-electric vehicles for the Ford portfolio. 

GM has made it clear through numerous talks and press releases that it is in the early stages of a plan to release 20 new electric vehicles by 2023, and since pickups are a key profit-driver for GM as well as their Detroit competitors, it only makes sense that an electric truck would be in the works. To further add to the seriousness of this announcement, GM has been slowly working behind the scenes to restructure its leadership to prepare for this electrification pivot - promoting former electric-vehicle development chief Pamela Fletcher to the senior leadership team in September, in addition to former global product chief Mark Reuss to president of GM earlier this year. 

Mary Barra led into the announcement stating that: 

"GM has an industry-leading truck franchise and industry-leading electrification capabilities. I assure you we will not cede our leadership on either front...we intend to create an all-electric future that will include a complete range of EVs - including full-size pickups." 


She then went on to say that she would share more details when it became "competitively appropriate". All other GM spokespeople have declined to comment. 

How do you feel about the idea of an electric pickup? Is it a hit or a miss for you? Comment and let us know! 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Summer RoadTrip Bucket List

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- Trying to plan out your summer vacation? Michigan is full of beautiful destinations that make for the perfect warm-weather roadtrip, check out our favorites, and make sure to bring your vehicle into Graff Mt. Pleasant to make sure it's adventure-ready! 

THE DELTA COLLEGE PLANETARIUM 

PICTURED ROCKS 

SLEEPING BEAR DUNES 

MACKINAW BRIDGE 

SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN 

PIERCE STOCKING SCENIC DRIVE 

ESCANABA 

ESTIVANT PINES 

ISLE ROYALE 

MACKINAW ISLAND 

Where are your favorite summer roadtrip destinations? Comment and let us know! 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

GM's High Truck Sales Allow Financing for Self-Driving Cars

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- General Motors is pushing ahead in the electric/self-driving car game, and their self-given deadline to deploy a fleet of autonomous vehicles for ride-sharing is fast approaching! 

In a press conference in February, when asked about the corporation's progress on the project, Mary Barra stated that GM was "continuing to make rapid progress with the technology" and that they were "the only player out there with the hardware and the software under one roof". 

But that kind of progress comes with a fair amount of spending, so how is the corporation able to afford this project? They're relying on their core business: trucks. GM reported a net profit of $2.1 billion for the first quarter, up from $1.1 billion a year ago! 

Numerous skeptics on Wall Street, and from other automakers have come out with statements that express doubt towards GM's ability to hold to their established timeline, but the Detroit carmaker is not backing down from their promises. Do you think GM will be able to meet their deadline of releasing a self-driving fleet of vehicles by late this year/early next? Why or why not? 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

5 Gifts Your Mom Will Love

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- Let's be real, your mom doesn't want breakfast in bed, or ANOTHER hosta plant. She's probably gotten the same gifts every year, ever since she became a mom, so why not mix it up? After all, she deserves it. So what does your mom want? We might have some ideas. 

CUSTOM FAMILY PORTRAIT 

Give your mom a gift she'll treasure forever, a custom family portrait that's drawn to capture the unique characteristics of HER family. Every detail is customizable and pets can be included too! Just send the artist a photo of your family and let them do their magic! 

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WEIGHTED BLANKET

Unless you live under a rock, you've probably heard the buzz about weighted blankets. They're great for people who struggle with settling into sleep. Even if your mom typically experiences the peak of restlessness when it comes to heading off to dreamland, the comforting weight and coziness of this blanket will do the trick. 

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SELF-ROLLING YOGA MAT

If your mom is always hitting up the yoga studio, this mat is sure to be a hit! After a long session of sweating, stretching, and namaste-ing, the last thing she wants to do is struggle with her mat. This gem does it for her! All she has to do is flip it over, click a button and it rolls up all by itself! 

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KITCHEN-AID 5 QT STAND MIXER 

Is your mom still using that janky mixer she's had since the 1990s to craft her incredible pastries? Give her the equipment that's as wonderful as her end product. Not only is this mixer an iconic kitchen staple, it's reliable and efficient - so you can be assured she'll be enjoying it for many years to come. 

We feel like this one speaks for itself. Mother is always right. 

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What are you planning on getting your Mom for Mother's Day? If you decided to go with any of our picks, make sure to comment and tell us how she liked it

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Change is in the Air at Bowling Green Plant

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- In order to prepare for the release of the 2019 Next Generation Corvette that will be revealed on July 18, 2019, General Motors is adding a second shift and more than 400 hourly jobs at its Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky to support the production of the Next Generation Corvette - increasing the plant's workforce to more than 1,300. 

Since 2011, GM has invested more than $900 million into Bowling Green, including investments towards a new body shop, increased engine capacity, a new paint shop, Performance Build Center, and additional plant upgrades. The plant has produced more than one million Corvettes since it opened in 1981, and its annual economic impact includes more than $76 million in state wages and $15 million in income tax. 

The Corvette is known around the world as America's sports car, with the first-generation Corvette being introduced in 1953. It was originally designed as a show car for the 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show, but it generated enough interest to go into production, and has been a staple nameplate of the Chevrolet brand ever since. Mary Barra, the current CEO of General Motors addressed the Corvette's legacy saying: 

"The Corvette's iconic status owes so much to the men and women of Bowling Green, where it has been built exclusively for almost 40 years...this is the workforce that can deliver a next generation Corvette worthy of both its historic past and an equally exciting future, and today's announcement gets us one step closer to its reveal on July 18." 

The seventh and most current generation Corvette was revealed in January 2013 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and was the first to bring back the Stingray nameplate since 1976. The final production seventh-generation Corvette will be auctioned off this summer with proceeds benefitting the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Celebrate Grilled Cheese Month With These Amazing Recipes

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- April is National Grilled Cheese month, and we really can't think of any sandwich more deserving of a 30-day long celebration. It's America's favorite sandwich for a reason. It's easy, fast, and made from the two ingredients that we can never get enough of: cheese and bread. Want to celebrate to the fullest (or until you're fullest)? Give a few of these fun spins on the traditional recipe a try! Happy cooking! 

ARTICHOKE ARUGULA PESTO GRILLED CHEESE

Wave goodbye to those ordinary grilled cheese sandwiches you've been eating your whole life because once you try this upgraded, adult version there's no going back. 

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PROSCIUTTO, FIG JAM, FONTINA & PROVOLONE GRILLED CHEESE

Have you ever wished that you could just take a charcuterie board and turn it into a warm, melty sandwich that hugs your insides? Well, your wish has now come true. 

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BALLPARK FRANK GRILLED CHEESE

This one's for the kids, but hey, if you make one or two for yourself, we won't judge! This recipe is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, after all, who hates hate cheese and hotdogs? 

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BLUEBERRY-CREAM CHEESE GRILLED CHEESE

Who says lunch gets to have all the fun? Try this sweet, creamy, breakfast rendition of what is typically a midday favorite. It's easy, fast, and so, so good! 

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AVOCADO GREEN GODDESS GRILLED CHEESE

You may think that the words "grilled cheese" and "healthy" don't belong anywhere near each other, and while this rendition isn't necessarily the most healthy meal you'll ever eat (at least we hope!), the avocado definitely brings it a step up from your typical GC, nutritionwise. 

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INSIDE-OUT GRILLED HAM & CHEESE

This may sound insane, but before you go imagining crusted, burnt cheese on all your skillets, let us tell you 2 things. #1 the cheese on the outside is parmesan so there won't be much of mess for you to scrape off, and #2 yes it's insane. Insanely good. 

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BREAKFAST GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

For those of you that aren't into sweet breakfast dishes, but are still all about enjoying a grilled cheese before you start your day, we present to you this masterpiece - it's got eggs, cheese, and sausage, what more could you want? 

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VEGAN JALAPENO POPPER GRILLED CHEESE

Hey vegans! You didn't think we'd leave you out, did you? This sassy sandwich is the height of vegan comfort food, allowing you to enjoy melty, cheezy, spicy goodness - without the guilt! Perfect for game day or any day, make one (or two) for the most enjoyable afternoon snack you'll ever have - or slice into little squares for the perfect party appetizer! 

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VEGAN PIZZA GRILLED CHEESE

If you're a vegan, you know the struggle when it comes to Pizza, you either make it at home, get it from Whole Foods, or resign yourself to pizza being nothing more than marinara-sauced bread. Feeling like you're in the mood for a pie, but don't want to go through the effort usually required for vegan pizza? Try this grilled cheese version instead! We guarantee you'll become obsessed. 

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VEGAN BASIL BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRILLED CHEESE

Just because you're a Vegan, doesn't mean you can't enjoy indulgent comfort food - and this rich, flavorful sandwich is proof! It's simple and easy to make - but oh so good! The best part? It's soy-free, and since the recipe calls for GF bread, it's gluten-free as well, so it's a great option for those who have a very limited diet. All the deliciousness, none of the things you can't eat! 

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VEGAN WALNUT, SUN-DRIED TOMATO & BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Feeling the Mediterranean? Give this 'which a try! It's made with GO Veggie! Dairy Free Cream Cheese for an extra creamy and melty mouthfeel, plus the walnuts make it super filling - which can't always be said about vegan dishes.

We hope you gained some creative cooking inspiration from this list! Have you tried any of these recipes? Comment and let us know how they turned out, or tell us what your favorite spin on the classic grilled cheese is. Until next time!

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.