Over a year and half ago, my sister-in-law encouraged me to start a blog. She felt I had a lot to share because most people were not aware of many things I took for granted. After publishing over 150 blogs, I guess she was right: I started the blog and continue to have a lot to share. I have really enjoyed sharing my thoughts with you. My goal for the blog was to be relevant, interesting and helpful. And I feel I have accomplished this for the most part. Although writing has never been easy for me, I decided it was important to be a consistent presence and so committed myself to publishing two blogs per week. It seemed reasonable and feels fantastic to have met this goal, though I have to admit some months have been more difficult than others. Over the past year, there have been times where my family has demanded my full attention, not allowing me to write. During these periods, I have tried to enlist other thoughtful individuals to write a blog or two. Thankfully, my husband Mike answered my call.

Some information I’ve shared, I learned from Mike. Before I met him, I no doubt loved eating and trying new foods, but never really thought much about where my food came from or how it was grown, let alone the ramifications these practices had on our earth. I am so grateful he opened up a whole new world to me. Mike’s perspective has been cultivated over the past 30 years as a fruit grower and farmer in Virginia, New York, Minnesota and California. Along the way, he has consistently focused on learning new and revolutionary ways of farming.  He is very thoughtful, innovative and passionate about growing delicious food, farming practices and food security. He has a great deal to share with you.

This winter during his slower season, I say slower season, because he is always working, he will share his thoughts and passions on my blog. Although, we share similar beliefs, he is approaching them from a different perspective – a grower’s perspective, as opposed to me – the consumer’s perspective. I will continue to blog but will share the stage with Mike for a while. This will give me the opportunity to refocus my attention on family matters and not struggle to meet my goal of blogging twice a week.

I hope you continue to enjoy my blog and share with me.