Diets, are they all bad?

It’s 2019 and we are still (and probably always will be) in the middle of a contradicting media storm about health and wellness.     Here’s the thing. There is always going to be a new, more trendy diet. At the end of the day, everyone is looking for that quick fix to lose weightContinueContinue reading “Diets, are they all bad?”

The Most Popular Food Trends for 2019

There are SO MANY trends this year. Did you know being a Dietitian is one of them? 😉 It was honestly tough to narrow down the list but thankfully these trends are all over the restaurant industry, social media, and television! 2019 is the year of sustainability and health. All I have to say is…it’sContinueContinue reading “The Most Popular Food Trends for 2019”

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 popcornContinueContinue reading “The Ultimate Grand Rapids Holiday Gift Guide (Food Edition)”

Sartori Cheese: A True Work of Art

Have you ever just gazed upon cheese? Looked deep into its cheesy soul? It’s quite magical how it comes in many different sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors. Cheese really is like a work of art, both take time and skill to create. I think it’s quite fitting that we talk about cheese during Grand Rapid’sContinueContinue reading “Sartori Cheese: A True Work of Art”

BBQ Chicken Pizza, al fresco style!

It’s al fresco Tuesday once again!! But this time, it’s feeling a little sad because this is the LAST al fresco Tuesday in August. It’s been a great month exploring how to do #ChickenFaster with some of my favorite chicken recipes. I hope you’ve been able to pick up some ideas and also I hopeContinueContinue reading “BBQ Chicken Pizza, al fresco style!”

Caprese Pasta with Chicken Meatballs, al fresco style!

It’s that time again, al fresco Tuesday!! Over this past month, Tuesdays have honestly become my favorite time of the week. Probably because I know I get to share a super fast and delicious weeknight meal with you! This week I tried al fresco’s fully cooked chicken meatballs. And well…I’m addicted. Meatballs are one of myContinueContinue reading “Caprese Pasta with Chicken Meatballs, al fresco style!”

Easy Chicken Stir Fry, al fresco​ style!

It’s time for another al fresco Tuesday!! By far my favorite day of the week. The love affair with al fresco continues. I don’t think I’ll ever get over how delicious their products are AND how easy it makes my weeknight dinners. I’ve talked about this many times before but after cooking all day long, IContinueContinue reading “Easy Chicken Stir Fry, al fresco​ style!”

Tostadas, al fresco style!

I am BEYOND thrilled for this partnership with al fresco! I have been a long-time user of their chicken sausage. Like addicted. I love it because it’s all natural, lower in fat than traditional sausages, and the sausages I buy are FULLY COOKED. Talk about a time saver. Pretty much any meal that I makeContinueContinue reading “Tostadas, al fresco style!”

Chocolate Beet Cake

Beets. Before you say eww hear me out. Beets and chocolate were MEANT to be together. Both are earthy and rich. Their flavor profile couldn’t be any more similar so why not pair them together? Truth is, I was worried people would prejudge the cake and hate it because of the beets. That was theContinueContinue reading “Chocolate Beet Cake”

Strawberry and Corn Shortcake

You know it as the dessert that graces the homepage of Jenny with the Good Eats (used to…we’re onto waffles as of yesterday), but I know it as my favorite sweet and savory dessert. These corn shortcakes are the best hybrid of a cornbread meets cake meets buttermilk biscuit. They are basically the best thingContinueContinue reading “Strawberry and Corn Shortcake”