09/01/2026
It was almost 9 years ago when I first purchased land to start farming. It was this same moon, over this same meadow that inspired our name. It was almost 6 years ago that I made the difficult decision to shift gears from farming into full time pastries. It wasn’t long after that when I decided to sell the parcel. I was a single dad, and a mortgage and truck payment were taking their toll. I was working a full time job in addition to baking through the night every Friday for the Calumet farmers market. It was such a grind.
Fast forward. With Shannon’s full support I’ve been in full time chef mode for the last 3 years. Our business has been consistently growing each season. We are connecting more and more with guests and clients who share our passion for fresh ingredients & local food. I’m no longer solo on most events. We’ve got an amazing team who also appreciates food the same way that we do. The connections that we share not only foster a positive work environment, but have also given birth to friendships. The vibes are unheralded as we buck the toxic kitchen culture that can overtake many establishments.
As proud as I am, I still was carrying some remorse over selling the farmland. I had not driven by it in almost 6 years. I felt like I had failed at something. After rolling through a big wedding cater Saturday in Republic straight into a private chef gig on Monday night in the Keweenaw I told myself that it had been long enough. It was very emotional for me, but I finally drove by past. Same moon. Same meadow. But a very different chapter. I finally felt peace. No longer looking back. No regrets. We are full forward. I am grateful for all of your support. Forever, Moonlight Meadows 🌛
