EP #65 The Anxiety-inducing Holiday Gift Episode 2022

Ahhh, uploading this one felt really good. Pat Bennett joins me to co-host this gargantuan episode which is actually quite fun and, dare I say, helpful. We are hosted by Destiny Burns at CLE Urban Winery, and she also makes an appearance to talk about her business and the fantastic community of local merchants on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights. This one's for all of you who have yet to write a single Christmas card or venture out into the abyss of retail. One thing IS going for us though...the entire month has felt like late March and I am not complaining...that is until I start getting excited about the holidays and long for, maybe, three days of a dreamy snowfall. As for the "anxiety-inducing part" that's all on me. The end of the year was busier than I imagined, in very good ways, and putting out a project that means so much to me can be, um, stressful. You all keep me going and I thank you for your support all year. We cover a lot of ground here but the most important thing is that we are shouting out our local growers, makers and merchants—as many as we can—in a manner that, I truly hope, is enjoyable to you as you do errands, walk your dog, or cook your Sunday sauce. Extra special supporters of this episode are: Ohio Wines, Farmer Jones Farm/The Chef's Garden, Gingham Market and Chef Douglas Katz.