Easter is almost here but do you know what's on your table? Ham, of course, maybe even some lamb. But what about side dishes?? Leave those boring mashed potatoes and garden salads behind with these revamped side dishes. I had the chance to stop by Fox 17 to show these recipes off. Catch the full …
Shake your BOM BOM this NYE
Are your New Years Eve plans all squared away?? I didn't think so 😉 With less than two weeks to go, you have got to nail down your guest list, party favors, food, and drink FAST. You could go the traditional route and buy champagne BUT I have something far more exciting to try this …
Blueberry Shortbread Cookies
On the 4th day of cookies, Jenny baked for me... Blueberry Shortbread Cookies!!!! I'm teaming up with Graceland Fruit to bring you delicious holiday cookies for their "12 days of cookies" competition. A whole bunch of awesome Michigan bloggers are battling for the title of Holiday Cookie Master. Hopefully, I can take home the trophy …
The Ultimate Grand Rapids Holiday Gift Guide (Food Edition)
It is definitely holiday season and with that comes the pressure of finding the perfect gift! Well, I’m here to help you out with that. I have compiled this awesome gift guide of my favorite food gifts/food experiences/restaurants. If it’s edible, it’s on here. For the Snack Lover: Dorothy and Tony's Gourmet Popcorn. This popcorn …
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Vegan Cherry Pecan Bread Pudding
Thanksgiving is almost here already! I cannot believe how fast 2018 went, but I'm so excited to see what 2019 brings. Real talk, Thanksgiving is my JAM. I was born on that day after all. I guess it was only fate that I'd become this food-obsessed creature. Since I'm in full Thanksgiving recipe mode, I've …
Healthy Up Your Halloween Party WHILE Keeping the Candy.
HALLOWEEN. It's coming and I could not be more excited. Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. I love the scary movies, fall weather, haunted houses, costume parties, and oh yeah...the candy. I really do love those tiny candy bars and I think they create great memories for a lot of kids. I used to organize …
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Kefir Guacamole
This recipe was developed for Milk Means More. 4th of July time!!! Let's set the stage. You were invited to a BBQ and you plan to show up with store bought dips like usual. WELL, NOT THIS YEAR! This year you'll bring kefir guacamole because you're fancy and you care about your friends and families gut …
Red, White, and Brunch
The 2018 Winter Olympics are here and I have Olympic fever. So much so that I've been making all my food red, white, and blue in support of Team USA. I haven't done this yet, but the idea of an Olympic brunch sounds AMAZING. I'm talking mimosas, eggs benedict, assorted pastries, AND a red, white, and …
Top 5 Grand Rapids Restaurants to include in your holiday gift card lineup
We are deep into holiday shopping season and the pressure to get the perfect gift is slowly weighing on all of our minds. I’m here to help you out with one thing and one thing only…food. Getting a gift card to a local restaurant is one of my favorite gifts. I especially love getting them …
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Fruitcake Cookies with Maple Eggnog Glaze
Happy December First! It's holiday cookie time! This year fruitcake is getting a makeover and becoming trendy and more appealing than it's classic loaf form. With a kick of Brandy-soaked dried fruit, this is anything but your grandma's fruitcake recipe. These cookies are filled with sugar, spice, and everything nice. Bring them to your holiday parties and …
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