Part 2 of the Pantry Power Series Something feels off. You probably already know that. Maybe it is the grocery receipt that keeps getting longer while the bags keep getting lighter. Maybe it is the news you half watch while making dinner, the kind of headlines that used to feel
When you’ve had as many as 180 people working under you at one time, many of whom barely speak the same language, you learn quickly that clarity is not optional. Direct communication is not about being harsh or authoritarian. It is about eliminating confusion before it turns into mistakes. In
By Chef Chris Galipeau As a professional chef with over 25 years of experience and a homesteader, I’ve seen firsthand how the American food system betrays those who grow, make, and share food outside corporate control. In the public’s mind, “food safety” evokes diligent government inspectors shielding us from dangerous
Why Ignoring Science Could Put Your Family at Risk — Even If Your Intentions Are Good by Chef Chris Galipeau I believe in personal freedom. You have the right to grow your own food, prepare it how you see fit, and nourish your body in a way that aligns with
Why Food Security Matters A few years back, I was up in Maine, gearing up for winter storms that could leave you without power for days—sometimes weeks. I still remember the silence before the blizzard, how the grocery stores would suddenly look like a war zone, shelves wiped clean as
by Chef Chris Galipeau Ever stood in the grocery store, squinting at a jar’s ingredient list, wondering what half of it even means? Preservatives, additives, or that jaw-dropping price tag—it hits you. There’s a disconnect between you and the food you eat. Homemade food changes that. It’s not a trend;
A personal reckoning with food waste, disconnection, and the urgent need to rebuild our food systems from the ground up. By Chef Chris Galipeau | Sovereignty Food Safety For years, I worked in fast-paced, high-end kitchens where every plate was a performance. Tasting menus. Wine pairings. Garnishes placed with tweezers.
Egg Emergency The rising prices of chickens and eggs are the result of several converging factors that have built up over time. Since 2022, more than 1,400 poultry flocks have been infected with H5N1, commonly known as “bird flu.” This virus spreads through droppings, saliva, respiratory droplets, feathers, and even
The Everyday Benefits of Food Preservation When many people think of canning and food preservation, they might picture “doomsday preppers” stockpiling supplies in a bunker for the end times. This stereotype does a great disservice to the time-honored traditions our ancestors relied upon. For them, food preservation was a necessity
