In my darkest moments, I feel the overwhelming presence of Super Parent. She knows who she is. She’s worked a full day (sometimes more than full let’s face it) then flies home to save spirits in her domestic realm. She’s always at the ready to enrich her children’s minds with after school activities, frolics in clover and a sit down … Read More >>
Pulling Wandering Cooks out of its financial nose dive and into viability has been the most stressful experience of my life. There’s been other transforming events to be sure. Finishing a PhD, most demanding on my brain muscles; becoming a mother, most challenging to my independence; wearing a back brace, most teaching of humility; losing my brother to suicide, most … Read More >>
When building resilient food systems is the focus of your work, as it is ours, the prospect of having affordable, enduring tenure to do the work is a dreamy aspiration. So Food Connect’s bid to buy their warehouse with their community is both inspiring, and if I’m to be completely honest, a little sobering as well. Inspiring: because it makes … Read More >>
The question: The problem is, I feel like locals want my food to be cheaper. They walk up to my place, look at the menu, and then walk away. I noticed most other shops in the area sell their dishes for less than I do, but if I did that, I wouldn’t cover my costs. Customers who come from further … Read More >>
As a first generation farmer, having been on our farm (Echo Valley Farms) for just 4 years, this season has created opportunity to reflect… Transparency and honesty are values I believe in. If we had it our way, our animals would be on healthy, diverse green pastures all the time, foraging and experiencing all the joys of nature… but at … Read More >>
Starting a business is the easy part, growing a business is the real challenge. There is a quote that goes “Trying to grow your business is like trying to fix the engines of a 747 while it’s still flying in the air!” This rings true for most of us. The problem with most small business owners is not simply that … Read More >>
How does an introvert run an organisation? From a quiet place. My favourite quiet places are in the midst of activity. I love being surrounded by the bustle of our makers, skimming around the edges of this warehouse collecting plates and greeting people who are looking lost. I love being behind the busy bar when everyone’s enjoying themselves too much … Read More >>
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