Exciting News: Michelle Obama Cites Us!
Michelle Obama cites us! Yes, it’s true! Known to the press corps as FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States), Mrs. Obama has just published her new book entitled American Grown. It stresses healthy…
The Six Hats of Creative Thinking
All business owners face challenges and opportunities on a regular basis. And with all the details of running a business, it’s often difficult to find the time to think creatively about the best…
9 Tips for Incorporating Local, Sustainable Foods Into Your Menu
“Local” and “Sustainable” have been buzz words of the restaurant industry for the last few years and this trend is here to stay. Buying locally and sustainably is not just good for the environment…
25 tips for eating local without going crazy
No matter where you live, eating seasonally and locally offers a different way of thinking about food. While some areas of the country are relatively blessed to have locally grown fruits and…
Fundraising for Slow Money
At the Slow Money National Gathering last month, I gave a Fundraising 101 presentation that covered the basics of business planning and financial projections required when seeking investors or loans.…
QuickBooks Best Practices for Restaurants and Farms
Anyone who works in the food industry knows the expression: “Garbage in, garbage out.” For those that are unfamiliar, it means: The quality of your end product will only be as the ingredients you put…
Cross Promotion
Last month, I guest-cheffed at EVOO Restaurant in Cambridge to promote my new cookbook. From a simple financial perspective, this may have seemed foolish. EVOO didn’t pay me, and though I earned…
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 on the horizon for many more days. Given the wet June we had, it may seem like a relief. But with temperatures soaring…
Culinary Incubator
The barriers to entry for food manufacturers make entrepreneurship difficult. Many of us have the perfect idea for a rich chocolate sauce, frozen food line or catering business. Getting your product…
Great Review in Today’s Boston Herald
Mat Schaffer wrote a lovely review of my book, The Farmer’s Kitchen, in today’s Boston Herald. You can read it here. In other promotional news: I will be guest-chef at EVOO Restaurant on Wednesday,…