A Fresh Start
A Fresh Start

I WOULD NOT SAY THAT I’M A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION GIRL…

I am however a lover of fresh starts. The sunrise of new day, the hope of a new year, is not unlike opening a notebook to a crisp, clean page. A blank slate waiting for a sharp pencil point to etch endless possibilities. This is the gift we've all been given, the gift of free will. We can wake tomorrow morning & choose something completely different. A new way of thinking. A new way of living. I for one am choosing joy. The kind of joy that comes from inventorying one’s life & clearing away everything that doesn’t bring joy.

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A Place At The Table For Mikey
A Place At The Table For Mikey

Our T-Shirts & Aprons arrived today from Inked Up Graphic’s, they did an amazing job, thank you guys! This is one of those surreal yet grounding moments when you see your company’s name in print. They serve as a multi-functional facet to our business. One of the best things about owning your business is you can wear what you want, a comfy T-shirt & jeans with our company logo works for me. They are a wearable expression of your branding that ties you to your community, giving your customers an opportunity to share their support of a local business. But they represent much more that that to me. They are tied to a vision very near to my heart.

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Dark Chocolate dipped Honey Caramels
Dark Chocolate dipped Honey Caramels

We start with browned butter, tempered with cream, add organic brown sugar & honey then finish with a Bourbon Vanilla & Grand Marnier. The lovely butterscotch nuance of this caramel, with a hint of orange to play against the dark chocolate. Finished with a flourish of your choosing; Fleur de Sel, crushed lavender buds or rose petals.

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Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food
Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food

One of the best ways to celebrate our diverse world is by embracing the foods that bring us together. Every country imparting it’s own unique flavor to the culinary table. Spiritually speaking, I have brother’s & sisters in every part of the world. Though our faith unifies us, our diverse backgrounds & cultures add color & warmth to the human mosaic. Interwoven with stories & experiences & at the center of our conversations is always food, as it simple brings us together.

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Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food
Hottest Mexican Food Trends | Celebrating Diversity through Food

One of the best ways to celebrate our diverse world is by embracing the foods that bring us together. Every country imparting it’s own unique flavor to the culinary table. Spiritually speaking, I have brother’s & sisters in every part of the world. Though our faith unifies us, our diverse backgrounds & cultures add color & warmth to the human mosaic. Interwoven with stories & experiences & at the center of our conversations is always food, as it simple brings us together.

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Sourdough | The Art and Soul of Artisan Bread | Wildly Collected Yeast
Sourdough | The Art and Soul of Artisan Bread | Wildly Collected Yeast

The art of crafting sourdough is not unlike having a child, it is a living thing that relies on you. The way that you raise it, nurture it, shape it affects the way it will grow up. A true sourdough does not rely on commercial yeast. It is formed from the wild yeast that is present all around us. It’s present in our homes, on surfaces, on fruits & vegetables. The wild yeast collect is a product of it’s environment. The warmth as well as the history of your kitchen contributes to the unique characteristics of the wild yeast, as well as the bacteria that gives it the signature sour taste. Therefor, no two are exactly alike & thus no one can bring to the table what you can.

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Huevos Rancheros Sourdough Breakfast Pizza
Huevos Rancheros Sourdough Breakfast Pizza

Pico de Gallo -‘The beak of the Rooster.’ Implicating the size of the veggies being comparable to the size of a rooster’s beak. Also know as ‘salsa fresca’ & classified as a cruda (or raw salsa) it offers a fresh & vibrant accent to Mexican cuisine. The spicy pork chorizo, black beans, crispy seasoned potatoes & sunny eggs over the toothy chew of sourdough, makes this a hearty Mexican feast so gratifying. Serve with an offering of fresh mango or papaya & dark roast coffee.

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