The holiday season tends to mean high-calorie treats and excessive snacking. Making healthy decisions during the holiday season does not have to be difficult. First step, start the day with a healthy, well-balanced meal. Since many will be hosting friends and family over the holiday, why not treat your guests to more than pastries. This …
Pizza is my favorite food. I don’t believe it needs much more explanation than that. I personally like making my own much better than buying them. I tend to like obscure things that I can’t find at most pizza places. Fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, fresh herbs, alternative sauces, nuts and seeds…literally I want to put …
Ever have one of those weeks where you don’t want to cook anything and end up eating random things out of your fridge? Well then…I have just the thing for you. This baked ziti is enough to feed a small army or yourself for several meals. It is SO EASY to make and fairly hands …
I recently filmed a segment in collaboration with the sous chef I work with at one of our local farmers’ markets. We got to hang out with some Michigan farmers and discuss how important it is to shop local from an environmental, economical, and health perspective. The farmers market can honestly be overwhelming. Especially on …
I don’t make a lot of desserts. I think working in a bakery wore me out. I literally took home cookies, macaroons, focaccia, bread, and dessert bars EVERY SINGLE DAY. However, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to put some Founder’s beer in a dessert. I personally get overwhelmed by sugar very easily, therefore I …
Sorry for the lapse in posting. I recently finished up with my summer grad school classes and celebrated by traveling and trying to stay as "off the grid" as possible. For those that follow me on Instagram might have noticed some pictures from Nashville pop up. I spent about a week there and it was absolutely …
I had a segment this morning on one of Michigan's most profitable crops...blueberries! I had the opportunity to work with Bryan, our absolutely fantastic Sous Chef at the hospital. His ideas are always brilliant and definitely bold. I can't help but think we make a pretty spectacular team with our outlandish ideas. After spending so …
A few month ago, I had the opportunity to make my media debut on a local news station. It was an incredible experience and I have been fortunate to continue doing segments to this day. Although at the time of my first segment, I felt a combination of excitement and extreme fear. I think my biggest fear …
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