Show 519, April 1, 2023: GK Café & Provisions in Fort Wayne, Indiana with Pastry Chef Grace Kelly May

Grace Kelly May of GK Baked Goods

“Grace Kelly May’s newly launched GK Cafe & Provisions located in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana offers crave-worthy handmade pastries, artisanal breads, local groceries, and more. Find them on the corner of Berry & Harrison, open daily! Particularly known for their outstanding cinnamon rolls and croissants.”

“GK Baked Goods opened in 2015 by Executive Pastry Chef/Owner Grace Kelly May along with the team behind Affine Hospitality Group, Andrew Smith, Daniel Campbell and Jack May.”

“At GK Baked Goods, they are devoted to bringing Northeast Indiana high-quality, hand-crafted artisan breads and pastries to their community. Chef Grace uses the highest quality of raw ingredients and works closely with local famers to bring their delicious breads and pastries to life. They use traditional, from scratch methods with a heavy attention to detail to each of their products. GK is proud to be a part of a growing and diverse hospitality community and excited to continue to grow their brand.”

“Chef and Owner Grace Kelly May is a Fort Wayne native who is a classically trained pastry chef who has worked and managed pastry kitchens across the United States including, Chicago and Houston. Returning to Indiana, she became a co-owner of Junk Ditch Brewing Company, Affine Food Truck, GK Baked Goods and GK Pastry Truck.

Chef Grace Kelly May is our guest with a warm cinnamon roll at the ready.”

“The SoCal Restaurant Show” was introduced to Grace Kelly May last year when Chef Grace was part of a Webinar for the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association highlighting Fort Wayne as a travel destination. Chef Grace demonstrated in real time her recipe for an Almont Croissant sandwich.

Show 346, October 26, 2019: Chef Michelle Dudash, RDN, Clean Eating For Busy Families (Revised & Expanded) Part One

Michelle Dudash RDN“All parents know what a struggle mealtimes can be—you want to prepare healthy dishes for your family, but picky eaters, busy schedules, and way-too-long cooking times and ingredient lists always seem to stand in your way. Satisfy your whole family with nourishing meals they’ll love. In the revised and expanded version of the top-selling Clean Eating for Busy Families – Simple and Satisfying Real-Food Recipes You and Your Kids Will Love by Michelle Dudash, R.D.N., you’ll find even more recipes and photos, streamlined weekly grocery lists, and practical tips for healthy family eating.” Michelle Dudash is our accommodating guide.

“Michelle Dudash, RDN, is an award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, Cordon Bleu-certified chef, contributor to Food Network’s “Healthy Eats” blog, healthy recipe columnist for The Arizona Republic, and television personality. Her recipes and articles have appeared in Men’s Journal, Diabetic Living, EatingWell, Shape, SELF, and Better Homes and Gardens. She is frequently quoted in publications and TV programs such as The Rachael Ray Show, Women’s Health, The Washington Post, WebMD, Forbes, Today, Bon Appetit, Prevention, Family Circle, Woman’s Day, and Women’s World and has appeared nationally on “The Doctors,” “The Chew,” “The List,” “FOX and Friends,” “Better,” “Cavuto,” and Radio Disney.”

“Michelle has cooked at a Mobil Five Star restaurant and was a private chef serving guests including English royalty. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor of science in dietetics, and a few years later she earned her toque from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona. She lives in Carmel, Indiana with her husband and two daughters.”