09/20/2026
Good Morning, South Bend! Posting another shout-out about supporting the YMCA!
When Connor Creevey and I started developing our dish for Michiana’s Greatest Chefs, we kept coming back to three things: comfort, health, and memory.
Food has an incredible way of connecting us to people and places. It can take us back to our grandmother’s kitchen, a crowded family table, the sound of everyone laughing — a meal we remember not because it was fancy, but because of how it made us feel.
We wanted this dish to capture that feeling, while still being thoughtful about what we put on the plate.
So we chose ingredients that are lean, fresh, minimally processed, and naturally nutrient-rich — packed with things like vitamins C and K, fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats, and quality protein.
Eating well means finding the balance between food that makes you feel good and food that’s good for you. A meal can be deeply satisfying, full of flavor, and still be built on ingredients that support your body.
Because the best meals aren’t always about indulgence or restraint. Sometimes they’re just about balance — gathering around a table, sharing a plate, remembering where we came from, and making new memories along the way.
Food can nourish the body.
Food can comfort the heart.
And sometimes, it does both at once.
And every dish at Michiana’s Greatest Chefs supports the YMCA — so every bite goes toward something bigger for our community.
— Amanda, No. 6
Chef, paired with celebrity Connor Creevey
