Blog 001

Blog: 001

I begin this first blog with immense gratitude for the special beings that surround me. These are the people you hang on to—they are the roots!

I recently came across a concept that beautifully describes the different types of people in our lives. There are many versions of this, but I love its simple and profound meaning:

There are people in your life who are like leaves. They are there for a moment, and once the wind hits, they float away. Then, you have the branch people. They come into your life and stay for a longer duration, but once the branch becomes weak—for reasons one may never know—they fall away. Lastly, you have your root people. They have been there a very long time and are not going away. They stand by you as you stand by them.

I am so blessed with the root people in my life.

Now, let’s talk about Mary’s home-cooked meals and how I got here! Simply put, COVID made me a chef. It was a bizarre time in our lives, but it also made the world stop, and we stopped. It became clear that the life I once knew was gone, and I embarked on a new career.

I began with a couple of startups, one being Gather Made, and I am incredibly grateful they showed up. This business taught me that I could create beautiful meals and manage the business process. I have always loved to cook, create, and entertain, which I have done, but what I love about cooking now is that I can explore and try many different cuisines, such as Italian, Greek, Spanish, Indian, Mexican, and Chinese. There are a few more, and in the last three years, I have created and prepared over 6,000 meals!

As many of you know, Gather Made was unable to continue, but the customers were still hungry, so I just kept going! And just like that, I am going again. I look forward to continuing to bring you the food you love. By the way, I love a recommendation or a favorite dish request!

Thank you again, my friends!

Chef Mary :)