by Katie Bean | Nov 27, 2024 | Blog, Everyday, Features
If you’ve been tasked to bring an appetizer for Thanksgiving and all that’s coming to mind is a veggie platter, think again! This recipe comes from my friends Nick and Emily, who introduced me to Spicy Southern Hot Corn when we were living in the Catskill...
by Katie Bean | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog, Everyday, Features
For as long as I can remember, this green bean casserole has been a staple at any Bean family holiday gathering. Thanks to Nonni’s cheesy, crispy take on this classic recipe, it wasn’t until my 20’s that I actually tasted the “real...
by Katie Bean | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog, Community, Features
Jeremiah Morren’s journey from young swimmer to competitive swim club coach is a testament to the power of community in shaping one’s path in life. Born and raised in Holland, Michigan, Jeremiah spent his formative years in what he fondly describes as “one square...
by Katie Bean | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Features
As the Facilities Manager at Holland Aquatic Center, the weight of HAC’s nine pools (not to mention the rest of the 130,000-square-foot facility) rests squarely on Nick Karsten’s shoulders. Nick leads the team that keeps HAC’s lights glowing, pool...
by Katie Bean | Aug 7, 2024 | Blog, Community, Features, News
Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.— After a grueling 16.5-hour-long swim across the Santa Catalina Channel, Dr. Bryan Huffman has become the first Michigander to complete what is known as the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Dr. Huffman and his support crew met at 7:00pm...
by Katie Bean | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, Community, Features, Instructional, News
Port Colborne, Ontario, Can.— Bryan Huffman, M.D., a Holland-area ophthalmologist, swam across Lake Erie in the early hours of Friday, June 28, 2024. His journey began off the coast of Dunkirk, New York, and ended at Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, where he crawled on...
