Hi there, I’m Morgan- and welcome to my blog! I’m so happy to share a bit of my food, nutrition, and life with you in this new space.
Who am I?
I’m a dietitian, home cook, and pre & post natal trainer. I’m married to Mark (eight years this fall!) and we have a hilariously charming son named Oliver who turns 3 in October. My favorite foods are salmon and chocolate (but not together). I love my morning cup of black coffee. Learning to bake sourdough and life in general have taught me not to take myself too seriously!
What can you expect to see here at Dinner on the Couch?
For me, it’s always been all about the food. Expect recipes, meal inspiration, and cooking techniques you can use at home to feed yourself and the ones you love. Food can bring so much joy to our lives… but I am also sensitive to the fact that food can be a stressful topic for many. As a Registered Dietitian, I have worked with countless clients who have a challenging relationship with food and body self-image. These negative associations are a result of the damaging diet culture that exists in our world today– I will get more into that later, promise! But THIS is a happy food and body space. I want to show you how fulfilling it can be to truly LOVE food and what it can ADD to your life.
You can also expect family nutrition tips and definitely pieces of our family life– living with a 3-yr-old in a pandemic is a wild ride!
What can you NOT expect to see on my blog?
Food shaming, weight loss “tips”, any talk about feeling guilt in relation to food (except how to NOT feel guilty about eating!) No dieting or restricting foods (unless medically necessary). The reason I’m pressing mute on diet talk is because, in short, dieting sucks! It creates a self-destructive mindset that can take years to re-work. There is TOO MUCH damaging diet talk in the world already and it makes everyone feel like crap! Your body is awesome, and you should never believe that you have to change your size in order to be better.
Don’t expect to see many recipes with coconut, either– not a fan of the flavor! Just being honest!