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's …
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 …
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's …
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 my …
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Celebrate National Ice Cream Month!
It just so happens that July is National Ice Cream Month! It must be no coincidence that July is also the biggest grossing month of ice cream sales as well. With ice cream on the brain, I've been whipping up (literally) so many no-churn ice cream recipes! No-churn ice cream is a great way to …
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 …
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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Mediterranean Diet Month
The Mediterranean diet has been a favorite of health care professionals for a long time. Studies have shown that the diet has positive effects on heart health, anti-cancer properties and could potentially extend life. This is thought to be due to the high antioxidant, fiber, and healthy unsaturated fatty acid content. The Mediterranean diet encompasses …
Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill
I loved that song in 7th grade. Classic Nelly. My husband got that stuck in my head. Anyway, back to grillz. The cooking type that is. I want everyone to be prepared for what is about to happen. GRILL SEASON. Us folk in Michigan were spoiled with 70+ degree weather and full blown sunshine over the weekend. …
Ketogenic Diet
I have been fortunate to work with patients on the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate protein, and very low carb diet. This diet helps to put patients in ketosis, which means they use fat as their main fuel source rather than glucose. This diet is highly effective at helping control seizure …
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