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Hunger

by makemendgrow // September 21, 2017 // Comments off
I’m just back from Feast 2017, and am trying to find the words to describe my weekend away. Just like last year, I am in awe. I went with an empty belly and one goal: To try as many things... Continue reading →

Feast Portland-Get Ready to Eat

by makemendgrow // August 30, 2017 // Comments off
There are few moments in life where I have been completely and utterly full, but still longing to eat more, to savor just one more bite of congee, or perfectly cooked lamb, or just one more sip of rum punch... Continue reading →

Blue Cheese Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms

by makemendgrow // October 5, 2016 // Comments off
Fall hit here pretty quickly in Seattle; cool winds replacing the abnormally high summer temperatures. The leaves are changing and starting to fall and this week promises rain. I’ve been scurrying around the gardens, picking  the last of my tomatoes,... Continue reading →

On the road to Feast Portland

by makemendgrow // August 31, 2016 // Comments off
I’m heading to Portland, y’all and I couldn’t be happier. 4 days solo, eating and drinking my way through Feast Portland, and visiting with friends. I can’t think of a better way to spend some hard-earned time off. I’ve been waiting... Continue reading →

Finding your tribe

by makemendgrow // October 8, 2015 // Comments off
No matter what you do, or where you go, having or finding your tribe helps. Wait…What’s a tribe? You know that group of people that get you, and you don’t have to explain what you’re up to? That’s your tribe!... Continue reading →

You really are beautiful.

by makemendgrow // February 19, 2015 // Comments off
Did you know that you’re beautiful? You are. You really are. There’s days where you know you look good, and there’s days that you hope you don’t look like a two year old throttled you all night. Through the damn... Continue reading →

You should get out more!

by makemendgrow // January 7, 2015 // Comments off
Sometimes you just want, no NEED to get out. You need to have conversations with adults that don’t involve Daniel Tiger and to relax, eat good food and have a fun time. That well needed break came in the form... Continue reading →

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