What Made August So Good 💙


Hi Reader!

It's September, which means back-to-school and back-to-routine season! My kids went back to school last week and it has been so busy with all the prep, orientations and open houses. But we are still not ready to say goodbye to summer, especially because August in Michigan is my favorite!

3 fun things we loved this month were visiting the Meijer Garden to check out the Chihuly Glass Art Outdoor Exhibition, spending a lazy day on Lake Michigan, and even attending an outdoor concert at the new amphitheater in Grand Rapids!


I hosted 3 Feel Good Foodie events in Michigan last month where I got to meet some of you! First was a styling demo at Vulpine Shop in Holland, where I shared hosting and plating tips for 3 recipes from my cookbook. Second was a dinner with Diamond Crystal Salt in Saint Clair Shores right on the water. And third was the Arabian Nights Festival in Ann Arbor this past weekend, where I shared how to make Brownie Date Balls from my cookbook.

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Even though I'm testing fall recipes right now and starting to eye some fall fashion and home decor items, I'm still enjoying the weather before it's too cold to sit outside. So that means catering meals for my family in our backyard, enjoying my mid-day matcha outdoors, and just soaking up patio season while it lasts! I'm also doing some slight re-organization and updates in my kitchen. I'll share some updates soon!


I thought it would also be fun to share some of my favorite finds this month!

📖Loved reading: Breath (I'm officially a nose breather now! 👃)​

​👗I wore on repeat: Blue Shirt Dress

📺Binge Watched: My Life with the Walter Boys

​​🫙Favorite Home Purchase:New Spice Jars!! Obsessed!

🚰Most Asked About: Workstation Sink Colander

Recipes of the Month!

We're making Apple Pancakes!
Check out the recipe and be sure to leave a comment plus a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating during September to enter!

Favorite Media Feature in August


Instagram Videos You 🩷

Shish Tawook

Here are my 3 hacks for making authentic shish tawook faster! My favorite is using Toom (garlic dip)! I love the homemade version, but this is much quicker!

Blended Overnight Oats

An easy breakfast to meal prep with different flavors so you can switch things up throughout the week! (The jars with foldable spoons make it extra easy!)


Next month’s looking exciting—hint: it involves easy dinner recipes, lots of apple recipes, and Fall recipes you’ll want to bookmark! Let me know what you're looking forward to!

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