The great outdoors provides us with so many opportunities to get out and explore some pretty remarkable places. We’re spoiled here in the northeast of New York, having the Adirondacks right in our backyard. If you’re like me, when I plan a day of adventuring, the question of what foods am I going to packContinue reading “Summer Snack Series: Go Take a Hike!”
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Love is NOT Cancelled: Izzy & JT
Izzy and I met at Oneonta State where we shared many laughs and memories during our good ol’ college days. I’ve been following her wedding journey since she announced she got engaged. She even had a fun bachelorette party in Austin, Texas! Then COVID-19 hit and her plans went from concrete to up in theContinue reading “Love is NOT Cancelled: Izzy & JT”
Summer Snack Series: Let’s Go to the Beach, Beach
It’s beach season! The sun, the waves, the sand and the snacks and foods that you bring along with you. I, like many, enjoy a nice day on the beach soaking up some rays and indulging on food and drinks. In many cases, your beach snacks can lean more towards the unhealthier side, so thisContinue reading “Summer Snack Series: Let’s Go to the Beach, Beach”
Summer Snack Series: BBQ’s
Welcome to week two of the Summer Snack Series! This week we are focusing on barbecues, because chances are you’ve already been to one or five and have a couple more planned in your near future. What most of us love about a good BBQ is the wide spread of appetizers, main dishes, meats, sides,Continue reading “Summer Snack Series: BBQ’s”
Love is NOT Cancelled: Emma & Gary
We’ve all participated in video conferencing during this pandemic to keep in touch and stay close with friends and family. One trend has been to host and attend weddings that were not getting postponed or pushed back. Why wait for marriage when you can still have your close friends and family in attendance, even ifContinue reading “Love is NOT Cancelled: Emma & Gary”
Summer Snack Series: Road Trips
Welcome to the first post of the Summer Snack Series! This week we are focusing on delicious yet nutritious snacks you can bring when you’re on a road trip! Carly recently went on a family trip to Jersey for her big 3-0, and had to plan out some car snacks for her family. Generally, sheContinue reading “Summer Snack Series: Road Trips”
Daegle Dip
I’ll be honest, I can’t take full credit for this amazing, easy, and versatile recipe that I make all the time. It was introduced to me by a friend who’s Mom makes it and named it (you pronounce it day-gull). From then on, I was hooked and so is anyone who tries it. This recipeContinue reading “Daegle Dip”
Love is NOT Cancelled: Jill & Tommy
My dear friend Jill and her fiancé Tommy were scheduled to have the most beautiful NYC Central Park wedding in May, until COVID-19 hit. My BFF Sam is one of her Maids of Honor (she has three!), so I’ve been up to date on all of her fun planning and events from the beginning. OnceContinue reading “Love is NOT Cancelled: Jill & Tommy”
Meet Carly Foti – Nutritionist, Dietitian, Working Mom & Snack Food Aficionado
As I was sitting and thinking of interesting topics and recipes for my blog, my good friend and college roommate Carly popped into my head. She recently started her own virtual private practice, and has a lot of tips, tricks, recipes and useful information for people looking to live healthier lifestyles. I immediately reached outContinue reading “Meet Carly Foti – Nutritionist, Dietitian, Working Mom & Snack Food Aficionado”
Cranberry Broccoli Salad
Everyone loves a good broccoli salad. It’s refreshing, crisp and crunchy, full of flavor and healthy (I mean, it’s broccoli, right?). This broccoli salad became one of my go-to recipes for this summer. The light honey mustard vinaigrette dressing brings out the broccoli’s best features and pairs perfectly with the cranberries and sunflower seeds. Plus,Continue reading “Cranberry Broccoli Salad”
Michella Hand 