With the rising prices of food, I am always looking to shop where I can get the most bang for my buck. Here are some of my favorite brands and stores to grocery shop at in Indianapolis Indiana.
Here are some of my favorite smoothie recipes that not only taste delicious, but also helped clear my skin, and reduced inflammation.
I do want to mention that what you eat is only a part of getting clear skin. What's most important is to love yourself and to have patience.
Healthy food swaps include choosing whole grains over white bread, fruit instead of sugary snacks, and sparkling water instead of soda. Opt for lean proteins, natural sweeteners, olive oil, and Greek yogurt for healthier alternatives.
When you're traveling with your family while trying to stay Gluten-Free weather it's an allergy, preference, or autoimmune disease, these are the places my Fiancé with Celiac Disease recommends all over the USA!
Having a spouse, a kid, and parents all on a low sugar diets for various health reasons has forced us to sample many low carb and low sugar products over the years. Based on our limited research, we prefer more natural sweeteners like monk fruit, allulose, and stevia as the primary sweeteners and try to limit the chemical sweeteners like sucralose and aspartame. Save this list if you want to go straight to low sugar products that still offer the nostalgic flavors and textures you're used to!
More and more restaurants are offering gluten-free items, some even dedicating parts of their kitchen for Gluten-Free meal prep to mitigate cross contamination. This list includes chain restaurant options of all varieties that can be found in many areas throughout the US!
I’ve marked a ✅ for the establishments with allergy information available.
‼️ While most are celiac conceous, ALWAYS check to ensure safe gluten-free preparation, including using separate fryers, hand washing, glove changes and GF ingredients.
Some call it weird, some call it paranoid, but lately, I've been all about finding clean foods that have ZERO seed oils. These are some I am loving. And I feel better than AMAZING. *This list contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you, which I may make a small commission from if you purchase.*
Some of my favorite spots to get a sweet treat when I am in the area! A lot of these places have multiple locations so make sure you look them up to find one nearby you! There are drinks, bakeries, desserts, and much more that will satisfy your sweet tooth especially after a meal! These are all affordable and the quality is really good. I will also have a section with viral spots!
Cooking for a crowd is way easier with the right tools. These are the mixers, roasting pans, and thermometers I trust for the holidays. All of them have thousands of happy reviews. What is the one dish your family expects every Christmas?
Holiday cookie baking essentials for cozy, joyful baking — the tools, cookie sheets, festive ingredients and gift packaging I reach for as a San Francisco Registered Dietitian. Bake a batch, share it, and enjoy treats without restriction: these picks make holiday baking easier, more fun, and perfect for gifting.
Running out the door with nothing but coffee used to be my whole personality. Then I started prepping overnight oats on Sunday nights and grabbing a jar from the fridge each morning. If you are someone who skips breakfast because sitting down to eat feels like a luxury, this is the setup that finally made mornings work for me. Took me a solid six months of trial and error so you can skip straight to what actually holds up.
If you’re looking for high protein snacks that don’t take much thought and actually taste good, you’re in the right spot! A lot of these are new on the market too!
A cozy collection of teas chosen with the chronic illness warrior in mind 🤍 From calming blends and traditional immunity-supporting herbs to refreshing “detox” teas and matcha, you’ll find plenty of low- and no-caffeine options for days when your body needs a little extra gentleness.
Because sometimes self-care really is as simple as a warm mug, a comfy chair and a few quiet minutes to yourself. 🌿✨
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For passionate home cooks, artisan bread bakers, and backyard pizza makers, the kitchen and outdoor patio serve as the ultimate culinary playground. This guide is tailored specifically for home chefs who love mastering artisanal techniques—from firing up leopard-spotted Neapolitan pizzas to slow-braising winter stews and pulling rich, velvety espresso shots at home.
For anyone who wants to make café-quality coffee at home — whether you're just starting out or deep in the hobby. This list is always growing as I find new favorites.
Some days are tough watching littles, caffeine is a must to keep you going! Here is a list of all the best Coffees, Matchas and tools to make your morning routine so much better.
Grills, cookbooks, utensils, tools, and seasonings that make the perfect Christmas gifts this year! Your father, son, or brother will find these items useful for camping, indoor, or summer use!
Living in Central Florida means grilling season is basically year-round. After countless cookouts in my Kissimmee backyard, I've dialed in the gear that actually makes a difference when you're cooking in Florida heat and humidity. From must-have tools to smart upgrades, these are my top picks for anyone looking to level up their outdoor cooking game in Poinciana, Orlando, or anywhere in the I-4 corridor.
Welcome to my Fine Dining-Where Elegance Meets Indulgence: Step into a world where every plate tells a story and sophistication is served with every course. These are my personal favorites that I'd love to have you visit.
These are the little gadgets that make a big differnence in my kitchen! From quick morning coffee to easy weeknight dinners, these small appliances save time, simplify cooking, and make everyday life just a little more enjoyable. Whether you love brewing, blending or baking-these are my go to tools that I actually love.
A curated list of underrated food joints that I personally liked for people to grab a bite and will not burn a hole in their pocket. I have found such food joint recommendations very handy in all my travels, especially when I am somewhere in a new place. I am hoping to do the same for you with my list. Do tell me your favourite spots below and I will add them too :)
Looking for the best places to eat in Buffalo, NY? You’re in the right spot. As a Buffalo resident of over five and a half years, I’ve spent plenty of time exploring local favorites, hidden gems, and must-try classics—and these are the restaurants I consistently go back to and confidently recommend. Whether you’re visiting Western New York or you’ve lived here your whole life and want to try something new, this guide highlights spots that truly deliver. From an authentic, melt-in-your-mouth beef on weck, to perfectly crispy, saucy Buffalo wings, to unique local finds you might not discover on your own, these recommendations showcase the best of Buffalo’s food scene. Every spot included has been personally tried, tested, and loved—no tourist traps, just real local favorites. If you’re searching for the ultimate Buffalo, NY food guide featuring iconic comfort food, bold flavors, and unforgettable meals, start here.
You should NOT have to give up things you love and have to sacrifice taste for the sake of them being gf! My mom has celiac and I have a gluten intolerance so I have learned over the years which snacks are worth it!!!
still a work in progress but these are some of my best recs for visiting charlotte like a local!! i've lived here over 2 years and these are activities and places i still love :) i'm a big foodie but am also vegan so food recs almost all have vegan options. if they don't, they are restaurants my friends or family love!
My favorite coffee shops in Northwest Indiana. Trying new coffee spots has become a hobby at this point and these are ones I’ve gone back to multiple times and they never fail me.
My relationship with food hasn’t always been perfect, but I’ve come to realize that food is so important to my physical and mental health. Its crucial to be aware of what is going in to your body.
Rolling sushi at home should be relaxing, not a fight with a stinky plastic mat that somehow holds onto last week's fish smell no matter how many times you scrub it. This is for the home sushi maker who got tired of wrapping everything in cling film just to keep the mat from getting gross. Took me a full year of trial and error to land on gear that actually works, so save yourself the headache.
You know that moment when you're stuck in traffic, running late between errands, or picking up kids with zero time to stop for food? Your stomach is growling and the only option is a sad gas station hot dog. I started keeping a rotating stash of bars and snacks in my car about two years ago and it honestly changed my daily sanity. This is everything that survives heat, cold, and my own impatience.
as a proud Nebraska local, i can confirm Lincoln has the best restaurants. whether you’re traveling or you’re looking for something new in town, this list is for you! 🍽️
Everything you need for a cozy Canadian Thanksgiving dinner in Ottawa! From a farm-fresh turkey from Ottawa Valley Meats to pumpkin pie, apple pie, apple butter, pure maple syrup, maple candy, stuffing, cranberry sauce and all the trimmings I've rounded up budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner essentials from local Ottawa bakeries, maple producers and markets, plus handy Walmart.ca staples. Whether you're hosting the whole family or bringing a dish to share, these Thanksgiving food ideas and local Ottawa finds will make your holiday table warm, delicious and stress-free. Happy Thanksgiving, mamas!
I love visiting NYC, and one of my favorite parts is trying different coffee shops. After four trips, I have recommendations for where to go and what to order on your next visit to the city!
As a former fat kid from the East Coast, I feel uniquely qualified to offer my favorite restaurants around the Twin Cities. Please comment and let me know if I missed a genre or restaurant! I am always looking to try new spots! Check out my descriptions to see my vibe checks of the places and my favorite things on the menus. Enjoy and thank you for visiting the Twin Cities, I hope we have been able to share just how special this area is.
Spent years bouncing between guilt-driven diets and mindless takeout binges — never actually understanding what I was eating or why. If you're stuck in that same loop where food feels like either a chore or a problem to solve, this reading list is what finally broke me out. Took two years of reading to piece this together so you can skip straight to the ones that matter.
Looking for a new seasonal vibe for your kitchen this year? Check out these charming finds I found for my pink gingerbread kitchen makeover 🎄🍪 Then store it away to use another year!
If you spend hours on a homemade pie only to watch the top crust bubble, crack, or turn into a soggy mess, this list is for you. I ruined more Thanksgiving pies than I care to admit before I landed on these specific tools. Whether you bake once a year or every weekend, grab these before your next holiday baking marathon so you can stop babysitting the oven.
We are officially creeping into fall and I couldn't be HAPPIER! This is truly my favorite season and I am so excited to share alllll of my favorite fall things with you! From plus size fall fashion, accessories, cozy books, gear for the pumpkin patch and more!
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It's where food becomes nourishment. There is no room for harmful toxins in such a sacred space! This list is an intentionally curated collection of products that meet my high standards as a Holistic Wellness Practitioner. I hope you learn a tip or two and find a product that levels up your kitchen!
Please note: I may make commission from these products. :)
Finding snacks that are satisfying and high in protein can be tough. These are my go-to favorites that help keep me full between meals without feeling like I’m giving anything up.
Craving something sweet at 10pm but refusing to preheat an oven for 45 minutes? Same. I went through a ridiculous number of sad, rubbery microwave cakes before landing on these. This list is for anyone who wants a warm, actual dessert in under three minutes without dirtying a single baking sheet. Took me way too many disappointing mugs to narrow it down, so save yourself the trouble.
I’m a HUGE foodie and temporarily living in Savannah. I enjoy all kinds of food, coffee, and occasionally going out for drinks. Here’s a list of all the places that I highly recommend! I will be adding more as I try new places. If you try any of them, let me know how it was for you!
Central Florida's craft beer scene has exploded, and you don't have to leave Osceola or Orange County to find great beer. These are the breweries and taprooms I actually drive to - from Celebration and Kissimmee out to downtown Orlando, Winter Garden, Winter Springs and Sanford. Expect hazy IPAs, solid lagers, dog-friendly patios, food trucks and taprooms that welcome families.
My niece turned nine and told me she wanted to bake ‘for real’ this time. Not the plastic oven stuff, actual cookies she could eat. I spent way too long comparing kits that were either too babyish or basically just adult bakeware in a pink box. This is everything I landed on, plus extras I added to round out the gift. She made snickerdoodles the same afternoon she opened it.
If you love a good mojito but your muddler turns fresh mint into green confetti and your lime wedges into pulp, you already know the frustration. This list is for the home bartender who wants craft-cocktail results without a bartending degree. Took me two summers and a pile of wrecked herbs to land on these, so you can skip straight to the good stuff.
So, you're solo in Bethany Beach and looking for some local flavor to sip and savor? From superb wineries to hoppin' breweries, brace yourself for a delightful journey of tantalizing tastes and quirky commentary!
Boba Shops that I have visited or on my to go list in West Michigan in Grand Rapids (GR) and the Metro Detroit Area! I don't make any commission from my recommendations.
Corn butter dripping down your wrists, kernels flying off the plate, struggling to hold a scalding hot cob — summer cookouts used to stress me out for the dumbest reasons. If you've ever burned your fingers, wasted half a stick of butter on the counter, or watched corn roll off the plate onto the ground, this list took me two full summers of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good stuff.
My daughter would pick every single vegetable out of her dinner and line them up on the side of her plate like evidence. I tried hiding spinach in smoothies, bribing with dessert, the whole circus. Then I started spiralizing everything into noodle shapes and she just. ate them. If you have a kid who treats vegetables like poison but inhales pasta, this is the lineup that finally worked for us.
You swear you'll cook dinner all week, then Tuesday hits and you're staring at raw chicken like it personally wronged you. If you've ever thrown away meat because you forgot to season it or ran out of time, this is the Sunday night system that fixed my weeknight chaos. Every bag, marinade, tool, and container here is what I actually use. Took me about six months of soggy failures to nail this down so you don't have to.
Every time I tried making dumplings from scratch, they'd split open in the pot, the filling would leak everywhere, and I'd end up ordering Chinese delivery out of frustration. If you've ever stood in your kitchen with sticky dough on your hands questioning your life choices — this is the exact lineup of wrappers, molds, sauces, and tools that turned me into the person who actually brings homemade dumplings to potlucks now. Took me a solid year of ugly dumplings to figure this out so you don't have to.
My running list of Seattle spots worth the hype - from cozy coffee shops to date-night gems and cocktail bars that never miss. If it’s on here, it’s because I’d go back in a heartbeat.
You know those nights where you're stressed, sad, or just completely drained and the idea of cooking feels impossible? I used to just stare at the fridge and order pizza. But somewhere between a bad breakup and a job change, I started cooking my way through feelings instead of eating my way through a drive-thru. These are the cookbooks, tools, and kitchen pieces that turned emotional eating into emotional cooking. If you're someone who finds therapy in a warm bowl of something homemade, start here before another rough week hits.
These are always on my grocery list when I've run out. A mix of delicious little meals, tasty snacks, pantry staples like spices and sauces…I'm always happy when I have these ingredients in my kitchen!
When I was a child, I had so many fond memories of the holidays and one of those nostalgic memories is candy, lol! Do you remember those specialty candies you could only get in the mall? I’ve listed some that are still around today that you might like as well.🍬🍭🍫
Fruits, veggies, cheeses, nuts, jerky. These are all really great on the go, even your kinder aged kids could eat, peel or open by themselves. I've been a mom for 15 years and these have always been my 4 kids' faves🩷
As a longtime foodie and Ottawa native, I've seen my fair share of patios!! Over the past few years, I've been carefully curating a list of the BEST patios in the Ottawa area based on their looks, their vibes, their uniqueness, and, of course, their food and bevvies. Whether you're looking for the perfect spot for date night, weekend brunch, or something family friendly, this list has it covered.
Landing at Incheon with zero Korean food knowledge beyond bibimbap was humbling — I spent six months eating my way through Seoul, Busan, and Jeju so you can skip the tourist trap restaurants and go straight to the stuff that made me rebook my flight home three times. If you're planning your first trip and don't want to waste a single meal, start here.
These are my grocery shopping staples. Here's a quick shopping list if you're trying to avoid seed oils, gluten, and dairy. Most of these foods are also preservative-free, but not all of them.
These MTL restos have never let me down! I've visited every spot in this list at least twice, some, up to a dozen times 😱 This is the list of recommendations I send/take my foodie out-of-town friends to! *all food photos are my own*
I don't go to Trader Joe's just because it's Trader Joe's — Giant and Weis are closer to my home, but they don't carry stuff like this. I keep going back because the prices are reasonable and their own brand is actually high-quality, not a cheap store-brand swap.
This list is what I really rebuy: their hummus, the snacks I pick up every trip, and especially the frozen items, which are unlike anything I've bought anywhere else. That includes the potato and cheese on a stick, and the Japanese waffle with custard inside. They're the unique, different finds that make the extra trip worth it.
I eat good okay! I'm a Taurus so let me feed you with my restaurant recommendations. I'm GF & DF so everything here has been able to accommodate me! I'm also big on ambiance so everything on this list will be memorable & Instagrammable.
Nairobi has so much good food, you don't always need a big budget to enjoy it. 😋 I'm collecting the spots I'd recommend for good-value eating, from Kenyan comfort food and nyama choma to Indian street eats, burgers, bhajias, and fun food hubs. Whether you're local or discovering Nairobi for the first time, consider this your growing food guide. 🇰🇪
Six cities I work, and places I've actually sat down and eaten in all of them. Some are for a buyer dinner, some are for the night you're on your own and don't want another hotel bar burger. Reservation situation is in the notes where it matters, because half of these you cannot walk into on a Friday.
A curated list of the best gluten-free foods I actually buy and repurchase regularly. These are my go-to gluten-free grocery staples that taste great, are easy to find, and make eating gluten-free simple and delicious.
Nestled in the lush valley of Manoa, these local gems offer a perfect blend of hidden favorites and timeless staples that have become part of the community's fabric. Whether you're a regular or just passing through on your way to hike Manoa Falls, these spots are a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy a taste of what makes this valley so special. From cozy cafes to iconic eateries, each offers something unique, making them perfect for fueling up before or after your outdoor adventure. Pro tip - parking is free!
From the Kansas City metro area to Edinburgh Scotland and everywhere in between, cozy little rustic shops to light and breezy stores - coffee shops are the ideal place to stop and take a breath and relax.
Every canning season I'd hover over my pot, crack the lid to peek, lose steam, mess up my seal timing, and end up with jars that didn't pop. If you're the nervous canner who can't stop checking — someone who's lost a whole batch of salsa because you broke the boil one too many times — this lineup finally let me relax and actually see what's happening inside. Took me three frustrating summers to land on all of this, so save yourself the wasted produce.