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Full disclosure… I'm writing this sore, exhausted, and staring down a few jars of carrots I didn't quite finish yesterday. (Good news for you, though — they're about to become samples.) But even running on fumes, I can't...

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Brief Updates

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Last week was a total blur. I spent the entire week prepping for Apple Harvest Day, and it was worth every minute. If you stopped by the booth: thank you, thank you, thank you. It was a gorgeous day, a great success, and...

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Hi. It's me. The one who promised you a shiny new blog post every Monday.

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Happy Monday, everyone — yes, you read that right, Monday. I'm officially moving the blog to Mondays going forward. Sunday nights were becoming a scramble to get something halfway coherent down before the week reset, and...

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But first- a quick recap

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This week is going to be busy — mad prep continues for Apple Harvest Day, ending the week with an 8-hour shift in the kitchen to focus on Hot Honey Carrots, more pickles and Hot Pepper Spread. I'll be complementing Heath...

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Can you tell I've barely come up for air lately? I’m an entire day late with the blog, and feel like I’m pretty behind on just about everything else. Apple Harvest Day prep has officially eaten my calendar whole, and if ...

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Before I get on my roll today with the blog — the Hot Honey Carrots and Bread & Butter Pickles are a GO from the UMaine Food Lab. Before you start salivating over the thought of having these tasty goodies in your hands t...

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Quick update before I jump into the blog: yesterday's kitchen session was very productive- fully stocked with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce, Garlic Dill Pickles and Hot Pepper Spread. And a huge thank you to everyone who stopped ...

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Can you tell I’ve been to the movies lately? I was trying to figure out what to right about this week- and then it hit me. This is my saga — that's literally what it is- my very own Homer-esque Odyssey. I’ve got a tale t...

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Drum Roll, Please… And my brother Derek absolutely loves Motley Crue, so that's why Tommy Lee is my photo. Drums...brothers...family...food. Easy connection.

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I am actually really typing this. Also, I can't pics of the day to upload, so I decided on a big Lebowski photo. Polish folks love not only great food, but bowling and polka. I did listen to some polka while I cooked ...

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There has been a lot going on lately. All of it in a positive direction, which — if you've been reading along the past few weeks — is honestly a nice change of pace. Let's get into it.

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DRUM ROLL.

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About Friday night.

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Don't forget my Pop Up Event at the Dover Chamber of Commerce is this Thursday. Yes, Brisket will be on the menu. And, before I jump into this week's topic, I have an update that I cannot keep to myself any longer.

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What's actually in your spice jar — and why people fought over it for a thousand years.

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Yes We Can! · Dover, NH

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Before I jump into my story of the Humble Carrot, I plan to have some pretty exciting news dropping this Tuesday on the website. Please check back then for the latest- it's going to be great! Now onto the carrots....

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Before I start on this weekend’s blog post, I must say- I’m in love with my own spice blend for duck. It was delicious. Absolutely everything I expected and more. I almost surprised myself. Ha! Photo included. Ok, now to...

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Let me tell you about a pivot I made that I am extremely excited about. And as you read more, you'll see what the heck this photo is about.

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My Dad always had a saying - hurry up and wait. Pretty sure he borrowed that from the unofficial slogan for the military. Well this week was a testament to that. I am fairly certain that I have purchased everything I ...

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Well here we are. After 10 years, I'm actually doing it. Yup, Yes We Can! is now an official business and oh boy what a ride it's been since last Friday. I've got to thank my friend Heather for giving me the kick in t...

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