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The Power of Fresh Flour: Why It’s a Game-Changer in Your Kitchen When it comes to fresh ingredients, we usually think of juicy fruits or crisp veggies. But flour? Surprisingly, yes! Freshly milled flour can be just as transformative, especially in homemade pasta, where it adds an unmistakable depth of flavor, texture, and nutrients that grocery store flour could only dream of. Think of it as the flour equivalent of having your morning coffee freshly ground—once you try it, there’s no going back.  

When you look at the definition of heirloom and heritage, they both refer to something being passed down to future generations. In the case of grains and agriculture, heirloom means “denoting a traditional variety of plant or animal which is not associated with large-scale commercial agriculture” (Oxford).

I gained invaluable insight from working basically my whole life in the culinary and hospitality world. From dishwasher to line cook to executive chef, earning my stripes in the kitchen not only taught me about cooking and techniques, but it also taught me what it meant to own and operate your own business.