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March 30th, 2010: A Productive Day

I finally feel like I am getting traction with our goal to get some products to market. I found a local chef / manufacturer today who has similar ideals and philosophy. He will take a look at our spice blends, and with his current client list and product placement this could propel our project ahead [...]

March 28th, 2010: TAKING A BREAK

I know it sounds weird that we take a break exactly when Portland schools are on break–presuming lots of people will migrate to the beach, and that’s good for business. Actually we had planned to go a week earlier but our business community group got together to drum up business on this historically slow week [...]

March 5th, 2010: words

“dis put ta’ tion,” noun- the act of disputing or debating; verbal controversy; discussion or debate.

February 28th, 2010: new beginnings

Lenore used to teach high school. She told me how each year meant a new beginning because the student were new, of course, and her curriculum could be rewritten for a fresh start. She’d keep what worked and dreaming up new stuff. She would tell me that she enjoyed thinking up ways to motivate students [...]

February 14th, 2010: It’s busy but slow here

Just realized it has been long since I wrote in this blog. I promised Lenore I would write at least once a week. Then she got me signed up for Facebook and while she was there we did a page for EVOO. So that makes three places to post and I am not yet routinely [...]

November 20th, 2009: Found some inspiration on our vacation

No doubt about it, Mary makes the best shortbread I ever tasted.

November 14th, 2009: Appetizers bring spice to my life…

So just another one of those things my wife insists that I do.

November 7th, 2009: YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU ARE SERVING

So when I tell my interns that “you are only as good as your last banquet or meal,” I mean do not become too complacent or comfortable.

“A Nightmare Before Christmas” HALLOWEEN PARTY

November 1st, 2009: Marathon behind my stove

Guests were great and seemed to enjoy themselves–staying to the feeding frenzy end!