Who are we?

We are on a hero’s journey
We believe service is a higher calling
We are driven to fuel potential
We find & create beauty & pleasure
We listen for love
We relish & savor the here & now
We own our power to nourish & heal

We believe that FOOD IS LIFE, ART & LOVE —
connecting us all with all that is
We take responsibility for our impact on the whole
We are committed to each other's success
We help without hesitation, keep our word & spread good vibes
We seek out, amplify & strengthen bonds by anticipating & connecting
We practice “The Four Agreements” by Ruiz

We go “over & above” to make the mundane extraordinary
We mindfully use all our senses to enhance awareness
We craft & share bounty & beauty in tantalizing ways to awaken wonder & vitality
We're humble, ambitious, courageous, thoughtful, authentic, compassionate, AMPLE & WILLING

We never expect things to be easy or unearned
We own our power
We take initiative & support others in doing so
We meet challenges with optimism & an abundant mindset
We face fears, frustrations & concerns courageously
We trust in ourselves & others
We step in & up when things get tough
We share our perspective - even when it’s scary & opposed
We address challenges head-on & heart-open
We ask for help before we get depleted or resentful
We treat everyone as our relation -especially in conflict-
we listen, care & give  
We practice thoughtful, open, specific & kind communication
We do the right thing, even when no one is looking & it’s a challenge
We master current systems first, devise improvements,
then prove that change makes sense

We view every moment - even the mundane, repetitive & frustrating - as an opportunity to grow
We think up creative solutions when challenged
We seek guidance & feedback to expand awareness & develop efficacy
We learn from the results of our actions  
We share wisdom & passion generously
We see the humor in our follies & transform them into stories of strength
We find meaning, purpose & joy in collaboration that amplifies our impact & potential