In 1979, Brad Michael and Loren Siever decided to venture into the woods of Grantfork, Illinois to purchase Diamond Mineral Springs from Bob Landolt. After several years of struggle, they asked for the help of Vanessa Michael (Brad's wife) and her sister Laurie Plocher. The sisters remodeled the decor along with the menu, adding the now-famous Foot-Hi Pies in flavors of banana, chocolate, and coconut crème, as well the lemon meringue.
