Hello and welcome to Grateful Grazer! I'm Stephanie McKercher, a dietitian and mom of two who wants to help you eat delicious, plant-forward meals even when you're really busy.
Quick Intro:
Location: Denver, Colorado (Foothills)
Education: BA in Legal Studies and Sociology (University of Wisconsin); MS in Nutrition (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Credentials: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Publications: The College Vegetarian Cookbook, 2020
Experience: 10 years blogging, recipe development, and media spokesperson experience. Previously clinical dietitian in outpatient oncology, 2 years.
Brands I've Worked With: Silk, So Delicious, Clif Bar, Horizon Organic, Morton Salt, USA Pulses.
Media I've Been Featured In: NBC News, Fox News, Forbes, Food Network, Women's Health, Shape, Eating Well, Well + Good, Buzzfeed. (Find links to press features here.)
My Story:
Back in 2014, I was working as a clinical dietitian in an oncology clinic. During consultations, I spent a lot of time encouraging patients to add more plant-based meals to their lifestyles, and I was getting more and more into vegetarian cooking in the process. Searching for a little creative release, I started photographing and posting some of my favorite recipes on my brand new food blog, Grateful Grazer.
As a dietitian, my most loved recipes are, of course, nutritious, but my experience in the oncology clinic taught me that food has to also be tasty (and convenient) if it's ever going to be eaten. I also learned that food provides so much more than its nutritional makeup of carbs, protein, and calories. Food is comfort, nourishment, love, joy, gratitude, culture, and community.
Inspired by my early days in clinical practice, I hope to share this mind-and-body approach to plant-based living with all of the recipes and information I share here on Grateful Grazer. I'd be honored if you stay to share a meal with me!
Popular Recipes and Blog Posts:
My recipes are quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients—perfect for everyday, family-friendly cooking. Get started with one of my post popular posts below.
Let's Connect:
Find me on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
If you're interested in working together or just want to say hello, please email [email protected].
You can also leave a comment on any of my blog posts. I love to hear from my community!