So, it turns out that in the chaos of returning to the States I completely missed The Brave Potato's birthday, which was May 4th. I've been posting here for over a year now — here's to many more!

I'd like to think that I've become a better writer, cook, photographer, and traveler over the course of the last year. I spent one summer eating mostly local, and one spring eating anything but. I've attempted more complex recipes than I ever expected, and tackled several projects I had been planning for a while, like worm composting, curing meat, and making a wild yeast sourdough starter. Perhaps the most important contribution I've made with this blog, however, has been this t-shirt:

That's because not only does it show off your support for sustainable, non-fossil-fuel-based agriculture, it also puts some money where its mouth is. All proceeds* go to The Food Project, a MA-based organization that brings teens from diverse backgrounds together to learn about sustainable agriculture, social change, and public service. And guess what?! You can still buy one! Plus, now you can buy the design on a tote bag too.

*That's my proceeds - 10% of the sale price. The rest goes to Zazzle for printing.