With the new year quickly moving toward the end of its first 30 days, we have already weathered the wrath of storms, the surprise rise of egg prices and the realization that regardless of where we live, Mother Nature is an “influencer” on what we eat. In this edition...
Trends like weather are forecasts. Some will shine through while others may get covered with a dark cloud. Regardless of what consumer surveys or noted chefs may predict,1 unexpected storms, like pandemic-related supply chain snafus, can alter the path. Looking back...
A weather radio sat on my kitchen table. I woke up every day to Radio 700 AM broadcasting weather and news. Weather dominated our conversations. The memories and realities of whether it was going to “rain or shine” controlled the order of the farm day (other...
All things “global are local” thanks to the speed of delivering food and food experiences far and wide. Over the year, several farms and food venues have been gracious to offer their time and words of wisdom for my blog content (and personal experiences). Each of...
It’s the holiday season and what a perfect time to celebrate food! Food is at the core of our existence — our lives, our livelihood and our communities. Over the past 50 years, the farm to table connection has moved beyond the farm gate and into the culinary world....
