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Tis’ the season of sugar spice and everything nice! Well, that really depends on the spice in this case. The top 5 spices used this time of year are All Spice, Clove, Nutmeg, Ginger and of course CINNAMON! It’s one of the most popular spices in the world. It pairs well with both sweet a savory dishes, but did you know all cinnamon isn’t the same? I know I couldn’t believe it either but it’s true. There are two categories of cinnamon that originate from and mature in different places. They differ in a variety by the way they are...

One of the fondest memories I have as a child are the early morning Saturday trips downtown to go to the Eastern Market in my hometown of Detroit, MI. Now those who know me, know that large crowds give me anxiety. However, waking up at the crack of dawn to head down to the bustling eastern market- with as many as 45,000 visitors a day- was the one crowd I learned to love. The Saturday market offers a variety of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers and local art. It’s an experience that is undeniably Detroit, with more than 225...

My name is Mary Kirkland, owner of Prepped & Plated. My love language is food! Not just any food, but fresh, healthy, fulfilling, and delicious food. There’s something I love about taking normal, everyday comfort food and transforming it into something that not only tastes good, but is good for you. I’ve always had the desire to use food as medicine and meal prepping allows me to do just that. My passion for food has always fed my appetite as a culinary professional.  I love food, but I’ve always put a special focus on going beyond the plate and understanding...