For me, as far as my week was concerned, it would be the latter. I cannot put into words what would properly express that which I would like to convey...
Okay, I lied. I could. But I think as much as I shall convey the meaning of my week, it most certainly will be something that is going to be a part of me for a lifetime, in memory and experience.
To recap (and put into words):
The anticipation of my meeting with the Maui Food Tech Center at first filled me with trepidation and then ended with being incredibly refreshing. It's been a while since I ventured into new territory and this time it wasn't and new hobby, or an off shoot of something I was currently pursuing, but this is something that could possibly alter my life, and for that reason I was a bit anxious and, prior to the meeting, couldn't focus on anything more than cleaning and doing a bit of filing.
So, you think you want to get into the food business, eh? Do ya? YEAH I DO! A lot to consider, but if taken in stride, with the focus and attention it requires to get all the information and necessary licenses, permits, approvals, contacts, batches of sorbet and gumption it takes to make the prospect of marketing and selling my product to retail establishments and venues on the island happen - I sure as hell will try my hardest to give it everything needed to, at the very least, try and make it concrete. With the added dose of reality check to make sure I don't run pell mell into it, of course.
The sample sale / garage sale was a success on all levels. Connecting with friends and securing relationships, check! New direction and approval on a new design collection, check! Making the proper contacts by being in the right place at the right time check! That week, a few weeks ago, where nothing seemed to go right is just a (laughable) memory now. Am I ready to rumble? CHECK!
Am I rambling? Check! So now, I'll allow images so hopefully express the unspoken portion of my life:
Three images from the jewelry and fabric sale this past weekend:
Keri's beautiful batiks and hand-dyed embroidery floss (with Keri's arm on the left)
Penny's display of miniature Hawaiian Shirts and hangings with her elaborate wire trees and earrings
My new bestest friend Dina having her coffee before the rush of shoppers at the sale (she had earrings and braided bracelets - like the ones on her wrist - and necklaces)
Progress Report
Pineapple
Buddha's Hand: Look at all the the blossoms!
Nasturtium Flowers from the garden which usually end up as garnish on my plates
Cherry tomatoes from wild tomato seeds
FOOD
Braised Baby Bok Choy
Dry Fried Noodles with Sizzled Garlic
Raw, Unhulled Sesame Seed Crusted Steelhead Salmon Fillet, Spicy Mayo
Grilled Artichoke with Shrimp Butter-Whole Grain Breadcrumbs
Grilled Rosemary-and-Mint marinated Lamb Chops
Spice Rubbed Wild Marlin Fillet, Roasted Tomato Bread-and-Butter Pickle Tartar Sauce
Ratatouille
Cornbread Stuffing
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