Making It Midwest

12/02/2022

Correct 😇

It’s not day drinking if it’s recipe testing.

…right??

11/30/2022

Emily ✌️Making it Midwest on Instagram: "Holiday mornings are what I live for!!! Today officially kicks off the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving🍁🦃🍽 Try this Boozy Hazelnut Coffee Cream and let me know what you think!! ...

Whipped Frangelico!!

Emily ✌️Making it Midwest shared a post on Instagram: "Holiday mornings are what I live for!!! Today officially kicks off the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving🍁🦃🍽 Try this Boozy Hazelnut Coffee Cream and let me know what you think!! ...

11/21/2022

Emily ✌️Making it Midwest on Instagram: "Thanksgiving Stuffing Sausage Balls with Homemade Cranberry Sauce! These are so freaking good. The perfect appetizer to set out for the ravenous thanksgiving crowd waiting for turkey. This is a fun...

https://www.makingitmidwest.com/portfolio

Emily ✌️Making it Midwest shared a post on Instagram: "Thanksgiving Stuffing Sausage Balls with Homemade Cranberry Sauce! These are so freaking good. The perfect appetizer to set out for the ravenous thanksgiving crowd waiting for turkey. This is a fun thanksgiving take on the traditional southe...

10/31/2022

I can’t stop baking these dark chocolate chip pumpkin cookies🤤🎃 and I need everyone to make them too.

I tried it out in bread form this round and think I might like it even better! Also used Hu Kitchen dark chocolate baking gems and it made them extra extra chocolatey and delicious.

If you haven’t seen this before it’s the easiest recipe ever. It’s just one box of spiced cake mix, one can of pumpkin purée, and chocolate chips. I baked mine at 325 for 15 min.

08/17/2022

Girl Scouts Kick Off Cookie Season with New Raspberry Rally Flavor

Oh? I must try these new ones!

It’s like Thin Mints’ sister cookie.

08/05/2022

Had this the other night! It was 🤤

08/05/2022

Summer Sweet Corn and Zucchini with Homemade Basil Ranch

Summer Sweet Corn and Zucchini with Homemade Basil Ranch

This is the recipe you need this summer. Perfect side dish and NEEDS to be paired with my homemade basil ranch.

Happy summer! Enjoy all the fruits of your labor 🌱 ☀️ 🥒🍆🍅🥦🌽

Recipe link https://www.makingitmidwest.com/portfolio/summersweetcornzucchini

08/03/2022

Photos from Downtown Springfield, Inc.'s post

07/22/2022

Ahh this looks heavenly 🥰

It’s a beautiful day to enjoy a slice of our Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake in the garden!

Incrediblydelicious.com

07/14/2022

Six Degrees and Keefner’s, it’s too much for my heart to handle!

Keefner's will close at the end of July unless the restaurant is sold to a new owner, according to owner Angie Keefner-Grieser.

https://springfieldbusinessjournal.com/2022/07/keefers-will-close-at-the-end-of-july-unless-a-new-buyer-takes-over/

06/17/2022

Cheese Burger Salad - yay or nay?

I’m a fan of eating the bun but also a fan of getting those greens and love a good salad!

Also, everyone in the Midwest right now not turning on your ovens, this one’s for you! 🫠🥵☀️

Burger sauce/ dressing—->
Diced onion and equal parts Mayo and ketchup (like thousand island dressing).

Add everything into the salad that you would to your burger. Tomatoes, onions, crunchy lettuce, avocado, bacon, endless options here! What’s not optional is a burger straight from the grill with a slice of American cheese! 😋

06/17/2022

Instagram

Grocery shopping is my hobby 😁

I’m really excited about the Aldi pizza dough! Will give a report back after I toss a pizza in the Ooni. Equally excited about the Mango Pico.

06/17/2022

Making it Midwest through the years 🥰 🎂

Three years!! I can’t believe I’ve been sharing my food with the internet for three years. Lots of sizzles, flips, spills, and salt baes - and so much more to come. Sometimes I get dissatisfied in what I’ve yet to accomplish with my platform in this time, but hell I’ve done a lot and I’m having fun and that NEEDS to be celebrated! 💃🥗🍻https://www.instagram.com/reel/CezdXsGgBUC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

05/31/2022

Farmer's Market Carrot Hummus — Making it Midwest

https://www.makingitmidwest.com/portfolio/carrothummus

Farmer's Market Carrot Hummus Recipe Makingitmidwest easy blender recipe garbanzo beans healthy appetizer party food fiber

05/28/2022

Carrot hummus is a delight.

Carrots from
Radishes from

05/28/2022

Here to say Hi!! And a PSA to follow me on page this weekend 😇🥰

05/26/2022

Watch this reel by makingitmidwest on Instagram

On of my favorite healthy recipes... Greek Chicken Meatballs!

Recipe here---> https://www.makingitmidwest.com/portfolio/gluten-free-greek-chicken-meatballs

Sappheiros • Spirit

05/25/2022

Food lately and lots of it 😊

I’m trying to post on FB more and I think this may just be the way... a photo dump of all my food pics!

05/25/2022

The moment we’ve all been waiting for 🍧

05/22/2022

In case you missed this truly mouthwatering masterpiece, The Foundry has replaced the smoked brisket with bbq pulled pork 🤤 the same delicious mac and cheese but this time with house made bbq and pulled pork, topped with beer pickled red onions, shaved parm and garlic breadcrumbs.

[this also means the smoked brisket Mac and Cheese pizza is off the menu as well.]

Stay tuned for more new menu item features! In the meantime, A&F’s tap list, brewery/kitchen hours, + The Foundry’s updated menu can be found here ⬇️

https://anvilandforge.com/the-foundry-pizza-kitchen

Hats off to ya for this one man

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05/05/2022

Photos from Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity's post

04/28/2022

This was too fun and I already want to do another one. What should I review next?!?

The long awaited Trash Food Taste Test!! Link in my bio for the YouTube video review!! Or visit my website www.makingitmidwest.com and hit “The Blog”.

04/28/2022

TRASH FOOD TASTE TEST — Making it Midwest

We had some fun doing the TRASH FOOD TASTE TEST.
https://www.makingitmidwest.com/the-blog/trash-food-taste-test

Click on the post link for the full YouTube video 😎

Dave Portnoy One Bite Pizza and Hot Ones Wings along with Takis, Little Debbie Ice cream, Budlight Hard Soda Seltzer, and Mac and Cheese Ice cream MakingitMidwest Trash Food Taste Test Making it Midwest Trash Food Taste Test Making it Midwest One bite Pizza Making it midwest Hot Ones Wings Making

04/28/2022

Happening May 7th!!! 🐷 🏃‍♀️ 🐷

I think Making It Midwest needs to toss out snacks on the route next year, don’t you?! 🤠🍺🍿🍩🌭

Our race route is PACKED this year:

Take your time and enjoy the stops. All of these people are donating their time, talent, and products! We couldn’t do this thing without them! Sign up ASAP so you don’t miss this! May 7th. Springfield IL.

Entertainer/food stops include:

Cold Stone Creamery
Smokin Mirror Salon
BUNN Gourmet popcorn
Avery Kern Music
Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery cider and beer
Tracey and Heather’s Dance Synergy dancers
Shriners Clowns
SE high school band
Midwest Connectz
Mel-O-Cream Donuts
Anchors Away
Elvis Himselvis
The Muni
Truckin Good Food LLC
Songs of Sinatra & more- Phil Steinberg
Casa Real
Wolf Crick Boys
Nicks Garage Band
First Try Sessions
MK Sports & Therapeutic Massage
The Bonards
Buzz Bomb Brewing Company
Vaudeville Valley Circus
Coleman Concessions
The Alamo beer stop
Bells' Finest BBQ
Ascend - Downtown Springfield
Thrive Wellness Therapy
97.7 QLZ

Registration closes May 4. www.fatass5k.com

04/18/2022

Luminary Kitchen & Provisions Cinco De Mayo menu looks mouthwatering. Who’s going with me?!

What do you do when Cinco de Mayo is coming up but there are so many yummy local taco places? You stick to what you are good at, and make your famous fried chicken!!!

Yummy loaded fried chicken and margaritas???!! YES PLEASE!!

Cinco de Mayo Fried Chicken Dinner | May 5th
$30 per person
dine in dinner between 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Green Chili Cheddar Biscuits
Mexican Street Corn
Spanish Rice & Charro Beans
Fully Loaded Fried Chicken + mexican crema + avocado + lime + chili powder + cilantro + onions
Churro Cheesecake + cajeta caramel

To make reservations please call 217-679-1819. We are closed today but if you leave a voicemail we will follow up Wednesday!!

04/15/2022

Food lately

04/08/2022

Photos from Incredibly Delicious Cakes's post

04/02/2022

Does it get better than this?

Nutella Oatmeal
Peanut butter fluff (Greek yo)
Flax, h**p hearts, chia, walnuts
Raspberries and apple
Coco nibs
Honey

04/01/2022

Happy Friday Foodies!

Daily reminder:

03/30/2022

Photos from Bewitching Botanicals's post

03/30/2022

Mobile uploads

03/30/2022

I got to supply snacks for the bad asses at Bewitching Botanicals!! Thank you Jessica! This workshop looked so fun!

How fun that today we get to celebrate day with a SOLD OUT paint party in the shop with snacks by ♥️

We absolutely pride ourselves in sourcing local and small brands, that align with our core values and message, first in our pursuit to lift all “mom and pop” ventures.

Take some time today to tag your favorite small businesses below with your favorite product or service offered by them👇🏼

Maybe some of us will learn about a new place, get a little love, and bring a smile to a business owner today!

03/29/2022

Gritscapades 🤤

03/28/2022

That’s a Sunday plate 😍

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Sharing a pretty picture of my delish avocado toast to test if my posts can be shared on Facebook 🙂

https://www.instagram.com/p/CL2DACtgEb1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

03/28/2022

Taste like General Tso’s but way wayyy healthier. I broke the #1 rule in a midwestern heat wave—don’t turn the oven on! But it was raining and I’m just about grilled out.

These chicken meatballs are so versatile, you can throw them on salads, have them in stir fry, put them on top of pastas, or just dip them right into sauce like nuggets.

Chicken meatballs:
1 package of ground chicken
1/2 cup ground saltines (10 saltines) (I use my magic bullet for this)
1 egg
1 tbs hot sauce, sambal, or sriracha
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon any seasoning you want ( I used an Italian blend but seriously any spice works.)
💥Roll into small balls, place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, and bake 400 degrees for 25 min. These should be browned when done. These don’t come out full of flavor, their actually quite bland but the sauce it what makes it.

Sauce:
1tbs tangerine marmalade (or honey and splash or orange juice).
2 tbs soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ghee or butter or toasted sesame oil.
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sambal or sriracha
💥 Mix everything together on a the stove top in a sauce pan. Taste this and make sure it’s sweet enough for your taste, if it is not add more honey or marmalade.

💥 Extras: top with everything but the bagel seasoning and green onion.

Taste like General Tso’s but way wayyy healthier.

These chicken meatballs are so versatile, you can throw them on salads, have them in stir fry, put them on top of pastas, or just dip them right into sauce like nuggets.

Chicken meatballs:
1 package of ground chicken
1/2 cup ground saltines (10 saltines) (I use my magic bullet for this)
1 egg
1 tbs hot sauce, sambal, or sriracha
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon any seasoning you want ( I used an Italian blend but seriously any spice works.)
💥Roll into small balls, place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, and bake 400 degrees for 25 min. These should be browned when done. These don’t come out full of flavor, their actually quite bland but the sauce it what makes it.

Sauce:
1tbs tangerine marmalade (or honey and splash or orange juice).
2 tbs soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ghee or butter or toasted sesame oil.
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sambal or sriracha
💥 Mix everything together on a the stove top in a sauce pan. Taste this and make sure it’s sweet enough for your taste, if it is not add more honey or marmalade.

💥 Extras: top with everything but the bagel seasoning and green onion.

03/27/2022

The Charcuterie Cups for Mad Mac’s event…

Mini homemade bagels, whipped chive cream cheese, local bacon from Heirloom Haus, cucumber, blackberry jam, aged white cheddar cheese, smoked Gouda, rustic red sharp cheddar, blueberries, peppers salami, capicola, procuito, and garlic breadsticks.

I love customizing these! The little bagels were perfect for this brunch event with Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

03/27/2022

MAD MACS event was a fu***ng hit!! She had a line through the room the entire time.

My charcuterie cups and ham and cheese breakfast bites that were gone so fast!! I love this crowd of foodies!

Happy Sunday all! 😁