Jacqueline Officer

Jacqueline is a senior at Central Michigan University with a passion for travel and great music. She is a native Metro-Detroiter and an extreme foodie. In her free time she enjoys outdoor summer concerts, yoga, herbal tea and trying new things.
Food and Recipes

The Health Benefits of Michigan Summer Berries

Are berries your jam? Read up on why sweet Michigan berries are not only delicious, but extremely good for you!

Michigan summer berries
Fitness

New Fit Park Latest Step in Revitalization of Dequindre Cut Greenway

There’s a new fit park that’s beginning to bring lots of people to the city and showcases a portion of the true beauty Detroit has to offer.

Dequindre Cut Greenway
Food and Recipes

Michigan Farm-to-Table Restaurants Roundup

Many local farmhouses are now supplying restaurants with fresh produce and grass-fed livestock to give their food an extra, healthy kick.

Michigan farm-to-table restaurants
Food and Recipes

Spice Up Your Michigan Carrots with Two Recipes You’ll Love

They’re orange, crunchy and kind of sweet…Michigan carrots are incredibly delicious and also versatile, as these two recipes show.

Michigan carrot recipes
Food and Recipes

5 Healthy and Easy Meals You Can Make In Under 20 Minutes

Pressed for time when dinner rolls around? We’ve got five fast and healthy ways to get a meal on the table.

Food and Recipes

Simple, Healthy Eats to Pack for Your Next Picnic

Lighten up traditional picnic fare with these healthier twists that are still delicious!

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