Harvest America CUES BLOG

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  • A RETURN TO COMFORT FOOD

    It’s that time of year when everything changes so rapidly. Everyone begins to think about hunkering down for the winter and using the fall season to shift directions. For cooks and chefs, fall brings the most treasured methods of cooking,… Continue reading

  • A RESTAURATEUR’S PLEDGE FOR SUCCESS IN 2026

    A RESTAURATEUR’S PLEDGE FOR SUCCESS IN 2026 It’s tradition – we jot down our well-intentioned New Year’s Resolutions: lose weight, take better care of ourselves, exercise more, save money, think positive, finish those pushed aside projects, etc. Unfortunately, those thoughts… Continue reading

  • EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING ARE CRITICAL SKILLS FOR CHEFS

    It might be the cockiness of an accomplished cook, the well-rehearsed smile from a seasoned server, the rough and tumble arrogance of a tattooed grill cook, or the quiet demeanor of a dishwasher who shows up and does their job… Continue reading

  • THE RETURN OF HARVEST AMERICA CUES BLOG

    Yes, it’s back! After a two-month respite and a chance to assess how Harvest Cues can be of service to those who choose to read the articles offered, my blog will return in August 2025. The look will be different… Continue reading

  • OUR DAILY BREATH – OUR DAILY BREATHE: A CHEF’S RESOLVE

    Breathe in – breathe out. Fill your lungs and then slowly exhale. To breathe is to engage in a process unlike a breath – which is a short moment in time. We breathe to cleanse our soul and to refresh… Continue reading

  • IS A LACK OF FOOD TRADITION AND DISCIPLINE KILLING US?

    In recent years America has wrestled with the challenges of providing opportunities for every citizen to have affordable health care. This is an issue that divides the country as we are challenged by “who pays for it?” What few seem… Continue reading