Recorded Nov. 20, 2014: John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are co-hosts of "Behind the Mitten," a podcast about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it all happen! Today's episode finds Amy and John talking to Chef Ray Sierengowski of Hudsonville Ice Cream and Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan, talking about the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival, Nov. 20-22, 2014 at DeVos Place in GR. They also talk to Barry Owens of Treetops Resort and Spa in Gaylord, who is getting ready to open the ski slopes this weekend (yes, before Thanksgiving!). Also, Paul Starr of I'm a Beer Hound stops by to talk about some upcoming festivals and events. More details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten