A few months ago I was doing a photoshoot for a magazine, and the location was in an historic pioneer museum. The most delightful thing about the entire experience? I met a blacksmith named Lin Rhea. Not just any blacksmith, an ARTIST of a blacksmith. He runs the Blacksmith Shop in the Historic Arkansas Museum as…
I believe that the Creative Class is what brings every city to the next level. That is why I'm excited to kick off our series featuring Modern Pioneers across America--those who are on the next frontier, making their creative spirit work in a very modern age. There is no better couple to kick it off…
We’ll cook together for a picnic lunch, knead homemade bread, chop, blend and jar our own take-home condiment pantry, stoke the fire for a traditional Maine Surf n’ Turf and pair the fruits of our laughter-filled labor with tasty beverages that you’ll create with the ingredients you forage, along side a talented forager. We’ll even…
Modern Pioneering is finally here and with a new book comes a new book tour. I'm so excited to be able to share the project I've been working on for so long with all of you and I hope you'll meet me along the way to share how you've become modern pioneers with me! Will…
I read a quote somewhere recently that said: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world."
That's how I have always tried to live my life and somehow I've been blessed enough to make it my vocation.
It has been…
On a recent Saturday morning I paid a visit to my friend Lin Rhea, an extremely talented blacksmith who is keeping an ancient tradition alive. He specializes in historic blacksmithing and makes the most incredible things with fire, metal, and strength--from forged scissors, to pliers, to the most stunning knives. I decided to share a…
This summer I'll be hosting a Modern Pioneering Workshop Weekend in a beautiful part of Maine for a small group of people. This is a co-ed experience! If you've been following my events for a while you know that I've typically done events for women. I'm excited to expand the offering. I will be offering 48…
Last year, I went to Northwest Arkansas to present as a chef in the Fayetteville Roots Festival. It was a really special experience because I taught a VIP women-only butchering and cooking class as part of my time there and got to meet women who had driven from all over to be there. We made…
Dear Friends,
There are 19 days left for you to support our public television show and get our show into your home. And to help get us over the fundraising finish line, an incredible artisan -- Kay Foye -- is offering you a rare opportunity.
Her knives are a work of art, made from wood,…