What Made January So Good 💙

Hi Reader!

January has been so cold here in Michigan with so many snow days and school closings for my kids, so I'm so glad it's finally over haha!

I kicked off the new ​year ​with ​31 days of Healthy'ish daily recipes on my website. I added some great new recipes like Cottage Cheese Waffles and Protein Muffins to kick off your morning, and Sweet Potato Tacos and Lemon Chicken Orzo for easy weeknight meals.

I also jumped into making my weekly meal plans every Sunday to set my week up for success. So whether it's meal prepping, adding more protein or fiber to your diet, or just finding a new cooking routine, I hope you follow along wherever you need!

I went to LA for the Tastemaker Conference, where I spoke on a panel about community and how to find balance as a business owner. It was great being able to share my​ ​insights and being around some of my favorite creators!

I hosted a birthday party for one of my close friends and had it all catered with a sit-down plated dinner so I could actually enjoy the party without being in the kitchen all day. It was such a beautiful celebration to break up the cold gloomy days we've been having!

I recently learned that my cookbook is going into reprint, which is super exciting! Forever grateful for you all and the continued support. If you’re looking for a gift (or a little self-care) to keep the healthy’ish momentum going through 2026, you can grab your copy here.

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

📖Loved reading: The Housemaid​
​👗I wore on repeat: Corduroy Skirt​
📺Binge Watched: Emily in Paris
​📦Favorite Home Purchase: Tissue Box​
🧴Most Asked About: Hair Oil​

Recipes of the Month!​
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• ​Banana Baked Oatmeal​
• ​Air Fryer Chicken Wings (here's the air fryer I use!)
• ​Greek Yogurt Pancakes​
• ​Meatball Soup (new recipe!)
• ​Unstuffed Peppers​

Favorite Media Feature This Month

Kitchen Gear You're Loving!

For my January cooking challenge, I made my Italian Chopped Salad, and I was so excited to see many people asking about the zester and chopper I used that I wanted to share them with you too!

Chop Wizard

Microplane Zester

Next month looks exciting—hint: it includes a few Valentine's Day ideas, Game Day must-haves and all-new Middle Eastern recipes just in time for Ramadan that you’ll want to bookmark!
​What are you looking forward to most?