"It is time to gather, as we once did, with friends and family, and linger at the table over gorgeous food."

Having been through year three of this pandemic, we are all yearning to re-awaken and find our way back to full lives that include gatherings and celebrations and dining with friends and family. Let's be together, whenever we can, and create new memories with our dear ones.

Farm Stand Goodness has almost made two full trips around the sun. Spring is our fourth season, and soon we will celebrate our two year anniversary- Two years of recipes, and blogs about the food and meals that make life wonderful.

Spring is exciting, and truly a time of the year when things in nature change daily. You can see signs everywhere, little shoots coming up from the ground, produce changing at the farm stand. Flowers bloom, and trees get juicy fat buds. It is a time of hope, and a perfect time to make meals special. So much is ahead of us- warm weather, and picnics and meals out on the back deck. Time to clean up the grill, and sweep off the porch. Unexpected warm days can bring a drink with a friend on the patio, or appetizers in the garden.

I have set intentions to make special meals happen during the next few months- actually written down people I want to see, and experiences I want to have. Of course I have also written down recipes I want to make, and a list of ingredients I eagerly await. Much like the planning that goes into major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am planning these next two seasons.

Set some intentions to fully harness the joy of the warm weather! And come along for the ride here at Farm Stand Goodness. Daily blog entries will share new recipes and thoughts and hopefully provide some inspiration on how you can live life to the fullest by simply making each meal count.

xo Nina