Another year has passed

Wow, it seems like yesterday that we moved to Napa. But it has been now over 13 months, and another full year is almost to an end. Things have happened so fast, that in restrospective, it feels like I lived 2 years in one.

Between moving cross country, adjusting to a new home and town, making new (and wonderful) friends, connecting with old friends (Facebook is good for that), and starting a new business, no wonder it went by so fast.

The Farmer's Markets are coming to an end and it is a big milestone for me. And that is what sort of triggered this posting. Words cannot express how much it meant to me to be part of them. The community experience, the gathering of so many creative and talented people, the customers; wow, what a journey.

Some of my Farmer's Market friends:

My poor tent gave up on me last Tuesday, during the Napa Market. We had wind gusts of 20 miles/hour and more, and the poor thing twisted and snapped like a twig. It lasted through the market, thanks to prayer and the help of friends such as Maxine and David, that held on to the tent with me at each strong gust. But, it finally drew its last breath. With only one more week to go, I decided not to buy a new tent and just wait till next year.

I learned so much this first season, that I am going back to the drawing board and coming up with a new layout. No point doing the same old, same old again, right? Just wait and see... :-)

Beautiful Napa is going through its seasons; harvest is almost over and "fall" is around us, even though the temperatures are quite mild. No more hot air balloons this year, I think, but I will look forward to seeing them brightening up the sky next year, they are sooo pretty, they always make me smile.

Beautiful Napa

The food, such an focal point of my life, needs to be noted too. It was (and is) so much fun coming up with new products and watching people eat it. So far the YUMMY response has outweighed the yucky one, so it leads me to believe I am in the right direction. But that, too, cannot stand still, so look out for new products coming up, hehe :-)

Hmm, food....

It was a lot of fun to participate in local community events, such as the Napa Humane Society event and the Wine and Chocolate Tasting at the Westin last week. People are always in such a bright mood during these events, it is just wonderful. I am looking forward to joining again next year.

Special Events

As the markets go into hibernation mode, I am very happy to announce that some local stores are carrying my product. I get to go out and make demos and keep in contact with my customers. Just keep an eye on my website for the list of stores, and come check it out. There is more to come... :-)

Demo at a local grocery store:

The final point I want to make is about the wonderful support I get from my husband. Without his help, this season would still have happened, but by all means would not have been so much fun. Despite his serious demeanor, he is quite a character and I love him dearly. Thank you for being there for me Jos!




To my dear tent, may you rest in peace, you were a true TROOPER!!!!!