Micro-Finance: Challenges and Opportunities

A few years ago, I heard a presentation by Acción about their loan packages for…


Exciting News: Michelle Obama Cites Us!

Michelle Obama cites us! Yes, it’s true! Known to the press corps as FLOTUS…


The Six Hats of Creative Thinking

All business owners face challenges and opportunities on a regular basis. And…


9 Tips for Incorporating Local, Sustainable Foods Into Your Menu

“Local” and “Sustainable” have been buzz words of the restaurant industry for…


25 tips for eating local without going crazy

No matter where you live, eating seasonally and locally offers a different way…


Fundraising for Slow Money

At the Slow Money National Gathering last month, I gave a Fundraising 101…


QuickBooks Best Practices for Restaurants and Farms

Anyone who works in the food industry knows the expression: “Garbage in,…


Cross Promotion

Last month, I guest-cheffed at EVOO Restaurant in Cambridge to promote my new…


Five Tips for Helping Your Garden Survive the Heat Wave

Here in Cambridge, we haven’t seen a drop of rain in over a week, and none is…


Culinary Incubator

The barriers to entry for food manufacturers make entrepreneurship difficult.…