I’m so glad you’ve visited The Small Town Foodie! My name is Ashley and I’m a 25-year-old living in rural Pennsylvania. Throughout my college career, I discovered a passion for both writing and healthy cooking, so what better way to express those interests than in a blog?
I decided I needed to change my lifestyle and become a healthier person during my sophomore year of college. I was extremely strict at first—working out like crazy and eating mostly salads. I came to the realization, though, that being healthy doesn’t have to be this way. I discovered my love for cooking and soon found ways to make healthy meals that are easy and delicious!
I absolutely hate the word “diet.” When I hear that word, I think of restriction, which then leads to binging. With The Small Town Foodie, my goal is to help you create a healthy lifestyle and relationship with food, not just another diet that will fail in a few months. My recipes are meals that anyone can make, whether you live in a big city and have a natural foods store down the street, or you’re like me and live in the middle of the country.
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or boring–follow along and create a healthy life with me!
Some fun facts about me:
- I opened a business in September 2018 called Core Goods–a small market in my hometown where we sell bulk foods, local produce, kombucha on tap, and more. Learn more about it here.
- While in college, I studied abroad and lived in an adorable apartment in Florence, Italy, for four months and traveled all throughout Europe.
- I never thought I’d say this, but I LOVE living in the country. I live on a small beef farm in northwestern Pennsylvania with my boyfriend Zack and our dog Flint and cat Oliver and I couldn’t be happier.
- Some of my favorite things right now: reusable baggies (these ones specifically), banana chips, pour over coffee, spaghetti squash, and the book Give A Sh*t.
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I’d love to hear from you! Comment below, shoot me an email at thesmalltownfoodie@gmail.com, or connect with me on social media!
Ashley this site is great! I have recently taken on this challenge myself and look forward to getting ideas from you. So proud!
Hi Paula! Awe, thank you so much! I hope it’s helpful, and feel free to ask me any questions 🙂
Hi Ashley – Love, love, love your site. Excited to try some of your recipes and hope we get a chance to talk again soon!
Thank you Gretchen! 🙂 I’m so happy you checked it out. If you ever have questions about recipes or eating healthy, don’t hesitate to contact me!
Ashley, this is wonderful! I’m excited to try your recipes!! They look and sound delicious!!
Thank you Rita!! 🙂