This is the dedication page of my book, Eat To Sleep. Having never written a book dedication before this, I considered it for quite some time and it was the last part that I wrote. 📖 Some books are dedicated to loved ones, or in memory of someone. But for me & with this book…

Came home to this lovely cookbook in my mailbox 📫 thanks to @lauraali_rd and @seafood4health! Can’t wait to try many of the recipes in the book—all of which can help support brain health 🧠 The Salmon & Spinach Linguini and Lemony Sole 🍋 are calling m… instagr.am/p/CgK9a60rN82/

Scenes from a morning hike in Asheville. ❤️ this place! #hiking #naturelovers #summervibes #ashevillenc #northcarolina #nctrails #weekendgetaway instagr.am/p/CfhUwmVO3Iq/

It’s hot out there 🥵 so make sure you’re staying hydrated💧Did you know that being dehydrated can actually cause trouble with sleep, in addition to dizziness and confusion? How much water you need vanities based on your environment, activity level, … instagr.am/p/Ce899scrtRl/

The milk may be in the background with these Matcha Almond Cookies, but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked! It’s #worldmilkday, which was established by the Food & Agriculture Organization to recognize the importance of milk on a global scale. A… instagr.am/p/CeQ3J34LFpu/

What a week it’s been! It was so nice seeing #dietitian friends again in-person at #TDinFL, and as always, the sessions were excellent. I was honored to be a 1st time speaker at the symposium, alongside @danawhitenutrition talking about Culinary & Tech … instagr.am/p/CeG-besrfys/

Enjoying an iced coffee on the balcony before another full day of sessions at #TDinFL! It’s exciting to see that @a2milkusa now offers Half & Half creamer because I always prefer dairy creamer in my coffee ☕️ a2 Milk® comes from cows that naturally pro… instagr.am/p/Cd8ThvcLODR/

I’m thrilled to be co-presenting with @danawhitenutrition at @todaysdietitian in just a few days! We’re both passionate about #sleep and will be sharing Practical Culinary & Tech Solutions for Better Sleep 😴 It’s a great line-up of sessions for #TDin… instagr.am/p/CdzCpu2LMhZ/

Happy #earthday 🌍🌱 It was a great morning for planting veggies, fruits, herbs & flowers at @faithfamilymedical! We can’t wait to see the garden flourish and to share all of the produce with patients in the clinic. How are you celebrating Earth Day?! instagr.am/p/Ccqgqp4P342/

#tbt I had a quick trip to Covington, KY last week for the @eatrightkentucky conference where I talked about all things cooking demos to dietitians! It was great to be among colleagues again at a conference, and I appreciate the opportunity to be a speak… instagr.am/p/CbxU3LOrifQ/

Oh hi 👋🏻 I haven’t posted for a bit here, but I’m still around! Here’s proof from a recent TV segment with @todayinnashville! Always so much fun to chat with Carole and share a recipe with viewers. I put the full segment link in my bio if you want to see… instagr.am/p/CbfZlnkLOSZ/

It’s citrus season and I love it🍊🍋👏🏻 Grapefruit, oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes….such a great way to brighten up a winter’s day! Keep citrus fruit visible in your kitchen as a reminder when you need an afternoon snack, plus they’re great for addin… instagr.am/p/CZFKe0wrrQZ/

It’s a rainy/snowy day ❄️ around here and nothing sounds better on days like today like soup 🍜 I love a good noodle soup, and this Shrimp & Bok Choy Noodle Soup is easy to make—ready in 30 minutes! It’s also #nationalsoupmonth so let me know what sou… instagr.am/p/CYy_1L0La9D/

Hope everyone has a joyous and fun-filled Christmas, and safe and happy New Year! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'll be taking a pause from social media so I'll see you all in 2022! instagr.am/p/CX6KevdMXWD/

On our last day full day in Asheville, we visited the beautiful @omnigrovepark to see the National Gingerbread Competition display! Wow 😮 We were blown away by the creativity, talent, and amount of time that went into making these works of art. Scrol… instagr.am/p/CX1CBU6reNe/

This Dark Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark is still one of my favorite things to make this time of year. Salty + sweet make for a delicious holiday treat 🎄🎁☺️ Highly recommend the addition of ground coffee to the bark 👍🏻 What yummy treats are you m… instagr.am/p/CXyf7SirN1c/

It’s just 1️⃣ week away! My Healthier Holiday Sweet Treats virtual cooking class, #sponsoredby @egglifefoods and @catalinacrunch, is going to be a fun-filled hour where we’ll make two recipes together🎄🎄These lower-carb, diabetes-friendly recipes are … instagr.am/p/CXMrKWcru4s/

Happy #nationalcookieday 🍪🍪 What’s your favorite cookie? Do you prefer soft & chewy or light & crispy cookies? I’m not sure I can really pick a favorite cookie but I do ❤️ a good peanut butter cookie. I made these with a cinnamon #peanutbutter and bo… instagr.am/p/CXEQSivrKP8/

You're invited! Join my FREE virtual cooking class 👩‍🍳 on December 14th at 6pm CST as we make 2 festive & fun holiday treats (hint: chocolate is involved!). I'll be sharing cooking tips, nutrition facts, and tips for having a healthy holiday! 🎄 This cla… instagr.am/p/CWW2NK6ts79/