Get to the Farmer’s Market!

Get to the Farmer’s Market!

Have you been to the Farmer’s Market lately? If not, I encourage you to wake up early Saturday morning and get downtown (or wherever your bounty market is housed). Right now the Farmer’s Market is bursting with fresh, local produce which equals fresh, flavorful meals...
My time on the farm

My time on the farm

As most of you know, I grew up in Norfolk. Although my Grandfather was a farmer, he had sold the farm and retired to city life by the time I could walk. As a result, the closest I came to farming during my childhood was watching my father care for his 2-3 tomato...
Finding your inner teenager

Finding your inner teenager

Solstice has come and gone, as well as the super moon (nice to see the moon featured on so many facebook pages!).  For many of our clients, we have officially entered “summer break.”  And for those of us with children in our lives, we’re experiencing...
The WIG inside your head

The WIG inside your head

If you’ve been around anyone from MG (or any MG account) in the past 11 months, you’ve probably heard about WIGs. If you have not, brace yourself because you surely will and it will be fun. WIGs (wildly important goals) start inside the minds of teams....
Got Weeds? Use Vinegar!

Got Weeds? Use Vinegar!

Weeds in your gravel path or walkway? Use cheap, undiluted, store­brand white vinegar Use watering can, bottle or pump sprayer to apply Use vinegar instead of toxic name brands! Caution – DO wait for a calm (not windy) day, since vinegar is not selective and will also...
Dinner party with world class Chef

Dinner party with world class Chef

During a recent trip to Chicago I had the dining experience of a lifetime. I was the “date” to my cousin Kellie who was invited to a personal dinner party featuring world class Chef Rene De Leon. I thought this dinner party would “merely” involve indulging in his fine...