Ashley

I grew up on a small family farm in West Virginia. When my dad lost his job and was unemployed for a year, we relied heavily on our garden and hunting to provide sustenance for our family. I vividly recall sitting under the muscadine grape vines that my great-grandparents had planted on the property and plucking grapes one by one and sucking on the sweet juices. My mom canned our fruits and vegetables so that we could have nourishing foods all year long. Now a vegetarian, I love growing my own fruits and vegetables to combine together in unique recipes to share with others. Food is a way to connect and relate to people and when you grow it yourself, it's that much more delicious and interesting to talk about!