Starting a food business in Montgomery County requires more than culinary talent — it requires access to a licensed commercial kitchen, business education, and ongoing mentorship . The Crossroads Microenterprise Development Program (MDP)  was created to provide exactly that. Crossroads offers food entrepreneurs an affordable, shared-use commercial kitchen space paired with free, bilingual business support. This integrated model helps small-scale food businesses launch legally, operate...

Elevating Savory & Sweet Dishes with Real Honey-Infused Tea As chefs, we’re always looking for ingredients that add depth, balance, and story  to a dish. That’s why I’ve been developing a series of recipes using True Honey Teas  — teas made with real honey granules blended directly into the tea leaves.  No artificial flavorings. No syrups needed. Just clean, naturally sweetened, beautifully balanced tea. And what I love most? They don’t just belong in a teacup. They belong in your kitchen....

As we move into 2026, I want to share an update on work that is especially meaningful to me—both personally and professionally. Throughout my career as a chef, caterer, and business mentor, I’ve always believed that strong food businesses are built on quality ingredients, thoughtful sourcing, and direct relationships with producers . Supporting local farmers and organic agriculture has never been a trend for me—it’s been a core value. That’s why I’m proud to announce that this year, I am...