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I am a registered dietitian, chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, food photographer, food writer and culinary media expert
who, simply put, loves inspiring and educating others to get in the kitchen! Not only do I share simple, wholesome and delicious recipes on this blog, but I offer innovative and unique food and nutrition consulting services.
- Recipe development
- Food styling + food photography
- Food & nutrition writing
- Cookbook authoring (recipe development + food/nutrition writing + food photography)
- Televised cooking segments + digital cooking videos (the talent!)
- Recipe video creation
- Brand ambassadorships + food & nutrition influencer services
- Sponsored recipe & blog posts with social media shares
- Workshops for food photography, recipe development and cooking media
- Teaching kitchen program development and trainings
- Cooking class curriculum development
- Nutritional analysis of recipes
- And more!

Interested in working together? Fill out the form below or email me directly at julie@thegourmetRD.com. I can't wait to hear from you!






The Essentials Checklist is your ticket to a well-stocked kitchen and more enjoyable cooking! From pantry and freezer staples to fresh ingredients, these are the ingredients you’ll find most often in my recipes. With a bit of prep, you can skip that extra trip to the store and instead pour yourself some wine.
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Hi, I’m Julie!
Chef – Registered Dietitian – Passionate about Easy Healthy Eating
I love food and know you do too! Let’s revel in it together. I’m a chef, dietitian, cookbook author and recipe creator living an inspired foodie life in the heartland. I’ve spent long hours studying human nutrition so you don’t have to — and I’m dedicated to sharing that info in easy, digestible bites. In The Gourmet RD kitchen, you’ll find tips and recipes to help you enjoy cooking craveable, wholesome and nutritious foods.
Nerding out on food
- MS in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Professionally Trained in Culinary Arts
- Recipe Development and Food Photography, Styling & Writing
- Food and Nutrition Consulting