Scooped

The process behind the yield can be fascinating, sometimes disturbing. We see the final beauty. But, what’s behind the curtain?

Smoother

Rough is rarely good enough. Smooth is better. Smooth makes it look and feel more finished, more crafted. How can … More

We often work pretty hard to get to the usable part. But, it’s not nearly as hard as the evolutionary … More

Zest is one of those things we can add, but rarely take away. Like most actions in life, it requires … More

There’s always something left behind, a mark and the spoils. All of our actions have a result, the intended one…and … More

…is definitely in the eye of the beholder. But, it’s usually there if we choose to see it.

Sometimes, something typically unwanted can make something better, more workable. Making a situation smoother is a delicate process. Too much … More

Disturbing something at rest, someone minding their own business, can cause friction, fear and resentment. Most forms of turbulence are … More

Too often we focus on the topping, the part everyone sees. We try really hard to look the part, to … More

The question isn’t whether we’re on the clock or off. The better question is…who starts the timer? We can choose … More

Obviously, what works for one doesn’t for another. Taste is unique to an individual. Given enough time and resources to … More

A bite is scary. Usually it’s worse than the bark. But, the bite rarely comes. It’s highly unlikely we’re going … More

We protect what we wish to save. Someone will benefit from our care and inconvenience. It might even be us.

The flow of time is unique to each of us, no matter what the clock says. Slowing things down typically … More

Most of the good stuff isn’t uniform. Sure, it can be made to spec. But, uniqueness and imperfection don’t have … More

Unlike chocolate, we have a choice. Get busy wishing. Or, get busy doing.

We all have the power, the ability to…strive for, work for and eventually to go a little further than we … More

What’s left when we remove the noise, the filters, the make-up? What does the authentic look like? More importantly, are … More

Recipes are great when specified results are on order. Follow the recipe, meet spec, rinse and repeat. A cook’s life … More

Sameness is extremely valuable when deviation from the expected outcome isn’t an option. Doing things to exacting specifications is essential … More