(Because Moms of Teenagers Need a Different Kind of Grace) Chef...this is Monday! It rolled in with the same energy as a teenager who suddenly "can't find anything" - including the thing that has been in the same spot for 10 years. The alarm went off. My 9-5 was already screaming my name. Kyle had approximately 3 minutes to get out the door. And the kitchen looked like we hosted a midnight cooking show nobody invited us to. It was a lot. And before 8:00 AM, I had already whispered those...

The beauty of being at The TaSH Farmers Market is that you never know who's going to walk up, what conversations will spark, or which story will fill your heart. This next "Off the Menu" request came from a joyful customer whose smile could have brightened even the cloudiest market morning. She leaned in close to the table, glanced at our blends, and said gently: "I don't like black pepper...but I love the mild texture and taste of white pepper." And Chef - we were intrigued! White pepper...

Every now and then at the farmers market, you meet someone who reminds you why Sideways Kitchen exists in the first place-because food is connection, community, and conversation. This story is exactly that. A few weeks ago at The TaSH Farmers Market, a lovely customer walked up to our table, eyes bright with curiosity, and simply asked: " Do you have peppercorns...just plain peppercorns?" Now Chef, you know how we do-our table was full of handcrafted, salt-free blends bursting with color and...