— Grains —

Barley and Oats: The Lost Hope

January 26, 2017

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Our fears reveal quite a lot about us. It reveals our biases, our phobias, weaknesses, and our privilege. What we fear sheds a light on the worst part of us. The really ugly part. There are conversations that I have had that come to mind. However, if I am too ashamed to share the worst… Read More Barley and Oats: The Lost Hope

— Roots —

Burdock: Everywhere & Nowhere

December 14, 2016

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If you walked past the farmhouse, past the barns, and manure pits, along the line of birch trees you would find what we called “The Gully”– a wooded ravine that spanned acres wide. A tractor trail knifed its way down, across the creek, and up to a hidden wheat field. The trail provided a… Read More Burdock: Everywhere & Nowhere

— Spices —

Black Pepper: The Stories We Tell

November 11, 2016

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We all have a story that we would like to tell. The stories we choose to tell to our friends, family, acquaintances, and coworkers say a lot about how we would like to be seen. In marketing terms, our stories help create our brand. There are some that we frequently repeat when there is a… Read More Black Pepper: The Stories We Tell

— Fruit —

The Knights Templar & The Avocado Green Rush

October 20, 2016

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In 1099, a group of knights traveled to the Holy Land, banded together in a mission to protect Christian Pilgrims from pirates and gangs. These knights called themselves the “Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon.” Obviously, the name was quite the mouthful and over time they became known simply as the… Read More The Knights Templar & The Avocado Green Rush

— Berries —

The Sexualization of the Eggplant

September 10, 2016

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Alright, so if we really wanted to be accurate than using a Globe Eggplant emoji as a metaphor for male genitalia is probably not the most appropriate shape. Now, if you used a Japanese Eggplant emoji, which is longer and uniformly thinner, then you would be on the right track. And, if you are already… Read More The Sexualization of the Eggplant