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Ashley Piersonis the Food and Nutrition Editor for Miss A. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition from Michigan State University, and is following her passion for food after leaving the pharmaceutical industry where she worked as a sales representative for nearly a decade. Ashley loves locally grown food and has great fun coming up with new recipes using these local treasures as the foundation. She lives in Traverse City, MI, voted by Midwest Living magazine as a top 5 foodie town. Ashley lives with her husband, son and daughter near the shores of Lake Michigan. If you are looking for a particular recipe, or have a cooking question you would like answered on Miss A, please contact Ashley at ashley.pierson@askmissa.com. Follow her on Twitter @AshleyAnPierson.

Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver Teams Up With Pressed Juicery For Charity

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Juicing for health or a way to detox has gained popularity. In a quick paced society, this can be a go to healthy ’fast food.’ This was the vision of co- founders Hayden Slater, Carly Brien and, Hedi Gores of Pressed Juicery . A mission to make fresh juice straight from the pulp in [...]

Mother’s Day Foodie Gift Guide

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With Mother’s Day around the corner, choosing the perfect gift is essential. Pick one of these and be sure to melt your mom’s heart.

Edward Marc Chocolatier has created a new collection of chocolate flowers that are the perfect treat to help make Mother’s Day memorable for the number one lady in your life. [...]

Mint & Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Red Wine Sauce Recipe By Chef Chris Brugler

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Mothers are special. Let this Mother’s Day be extraordinary with a few tips from an expert chef. Ask Miss A’s spotlight chef is Chris Brugler. Originally from Philadelphia, Brugler has evolved his love of food into an esteemed business, which is now one of Los Angeles’ premier catering companies, Chris Brugler Catering. Brugler began [...]

Celebrate Earth Day With Food Companies That Give Back

Two Companies that Help us Eat Green

Every year on April 22, people from around the globe take part in celebrations honoring our planet. Individuals, communities and organizations create ways to bring awareness in new and creative ways. On an individual level, participating in activities to protect our planet can happen every time we shop. On a daily basis, purchasing environment [...]

Three Cheese Grilled Panini

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Making a grilled cheese less ordinary is easy by adding a few good quality ingredients. Slice the cheeses by hand and create a layer of each flavor. Adding a little green, in this case arugula and fresh ciabatta rolls, makes the assembly of this sandwich nothing short of perfection.

This makes for a beautiful [...]

Mad Men Inspired Cocktails Featuring Basil Hayden’s Bourbon

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I’m barely holding on until the return of Mad Men for its sixth season. Amazing that Don Draper has only been in our lives, or living rooms, for such a short time, but oh, the impact. Charming, handsome, and a job where you drink in the middle of the day? Times have changed, but [...]

Boar’s Head Donating To Stop Diabetes®

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Boar’s Head, maker of Premium Delicatessen Meats, Cheeses, Condiments, and Soups, is stepping up to help prevent diabetes now through April 9th. The company is making a $5 donation for every diabetes risk test taken to help Stop Diabetes®, up to $50,000. Please click here to take the test and remember to share it [...]

Brown Sugar And Honey Easter Ham Recipe

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My family’s tradition has always been to eat ham on Easter Sundays. My grandma would bake a delicious glazed ham and we would enjoy a fabulous feast. Somewhere along the line, we decided to buy a ham ready to enjoy. When I came across a recipe for a simple glaze, I knew it was [...]

Slow Cooker St.Patrick’s Day Irish Stew

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Celebrate this St.Patrick’s day with an easy traditional Irish stew. Fix it and forget it. By the time you make it back home, you will have discovered the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. A delicioius dinner ready to enjoy.

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Ingredients

2 pounds of beet [...]

Smart & Sexy Low Cal Cocktails Featuring Sparkling Ice And Voga Italia Wine

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National Smart & Sexy Day is this Wednesday, March 13th. Celebrate the occasion with SPARKLING ICE and VOGA ITALIA WINE. Sparkling Ice can be used to make quick and easy cocktails for any occasion. This beverage retails anywhere from $12.00-$15.00/12 pack, which makes entertaining a large crowd extremely affordable. SPARKLING ICE’s collection includes [...]

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