Candace Boyd Wylie
Candace is MidWestern born and bred food lover.
She currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana
Candace is a graduate of Huntington University, where she earned degrees in Organizational Management and Not for Profit Leadership.
She is a self-taught home chef who loves to make family recipes and cultivate new flavors. She shares food for your belly and food for your soul at foodlovetog.com
In addition to being a lover of family, Candace works with community organizations like Center of Wellness for Urban Women to address issues from food insecurities to self care.
Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
Cold weather and comfort food just go together for me. That said, I spend the bulk of the Winter months eating food that sticks to my bones. One recipe, I tend to make over...
Cranberry Orange Punch
Move over Pumpkin Spice, Cranberry is in town!
Bring me all the cranberries! It's holiday time and I want nothing more than to eat all things cranberry. According to Ocean Spray, Americans consume some 400 million...
The Story of A Miracle Baby
In honor of National NICU month, I've chosen to share my story as a NICU baby. This is the story of a NICU experience over 30 years ago, as told to me by my...
Why I’m standing with Colin Kaepernick
Recently, The San Francisco 49ers quarterback came out and stated that he would no longer stand for the national anthem during 49ers games. He states "I am not going to stand up to show...
Grilled Corn Salsa
Grilled corn salsa is a summertime favorite. It is fun as a side, or paired with a grilled chicken breast and served over rice. It's the dish you love at Qdoba, but haven't yet made...
Forgiving my Father
My dad has always been the coolest, yet most mysterious person I’ve ever known. Growing up, he was my hero, my idol, my best bud. We watched our favorite shows together. He took me...
Asparagus: The fun vegetable I can’t get enough of
Asparagus is one of those foods that you either love or hate. I've found that there really is no in between with this one. I happen to fall on the side of LOVE when...
Fun Fruit Kabobs
"If you put it on a stick, they will eat it." - Some mommy guru from ancient times.
I've learned that if you put something tasty on a handheld, stick-like object, little people will enjoy...
My Favorite Grilled Cheese
I'll be the first to admit that I have a list of favorite foods that I don't like to share. Unfortunately, not sharing food is like rule number 5 on the list of things...
Things I Thought I’d Never Do: Food Edition
Before I became a parent, I had the list: the things I said I won't do when I become a parent list. Nowadays, that list is down right laughable. Listen up new and/or soon to be...
4 Kitchen Items that make my life easier as a mom
Making food for my family is something I pride myself on. I love cooking, so making something from the heart is truly a joy for me. Even on crazy weeks, even when PMS gets...
Holiday Food Traditions (Recipe: Butter Pecan Bread Pudding Minis)
I come from a fairly large family. With more cousins than I can count on my fingers and toes, family and connectivity is something that is near and dear to me. That said, I'm...
5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Family Thanksgiving
On the fourth Thursday of November, families all over the U.S. will celebrate Thanksgiving. This typically means a big meal featuring a large bird, several carb filled sides, and a sweet treat to top...
Connecting with food during the holidays (Recipe: Honey Glazed Biscuits)
Food is a connector for me. Coming from a large family, get-together's almost always equal food, and I can't say that I'm mad about it. In my family Thanksgiving is the epicenter of good...