Some women like to wear heels, I like to wear a hair net. That may sound funny, but the reality is that when it comes to "work," I'm never happier than when I'm donning the finest sanitary minded garb in order to make great food with wonderful people in a well-run kitchen using accountably sourced ingredients. I've done this in the Natural Gourmet Institute culinary program in NYC, in high-end restaurants (Ariel's in Brookfield, VT and Gramercy Tavern in NYC), at a summer cam

At Evermore, we love chocolate, and nobody here would ever turn down a nice box of them on Valentine's Day (or any day, for that matter). Since our pups can't share in the indulgence, we decided to whip up the next best thing for them. These gluten-free carob peanut butter hearts are so easy to make and healthy to boot! They're unabashedly canine-approved, and as it turns out, pretty tasty for humans as well. The peanut butter base has no added sugar, but the carob adds enoug

PART 4: LAYING ROOTS Continuted from Part 3: Enter Alison. Once we made the commitment to start a dog food company, it was a whirlwind of epiphanies, small triumphs and minor fumbles. Our first order of business was to formulate a food we could responsibly sell to the public, ensuring that it contained everything a dog needed to thrive. After intensive research, formulation and laboratory testing, we were pleased with our initial efforts and sent our feed application to the

PART 3: ENTER ALISON Continued from Part 2. It was August of 2009. I had just finished up a grueling but rewarding summer working as sous-chef at Camp Ballibay in northeastern PA. After 30 years in business, the camp had decided to shift from serving kids processed, pre-packaged food to making fresh, locally sourced, from scratch meals. The head chef and I created their new food program and co-ran the kitchen, and a very small team of people successfully pulled off a very la

PART 2: ENTER HANNA Continued from Part 1. It was 2008. I remember riding my bike into the relentless December wind down Van Brunt Street, an absurd amount of keys jangling from my belt loop. I remember being flagged down by two pedestrians with a request for my phone number to pass along to a sick friend in need of a dog walker over the holidays. I remember the phone call with a voice straining against infection on the other end. I will never forget our first meeting. Mary w

This Thanksgiving, you and your pup can both give thanks for these healthy, dairy and gluten-free morsels (heck, they're even paleo!) that won't add any more starch or sugar to the mix. With only a few simple ingredients—most of which are found in Evermore—these little nutritional powerhouses not only make a great side dish should you treat your pup to some turkey (always meat, never fat) but also a delicious snack for you to share. While not technically popovers, the texture

Fall might have you seeing orange, but don't forget about those little nutrient-dense green (or white) seeds inside the pumpkin. We don't, which is why they make it into every batch of Evermore! Try this yummy, vibrant green spread on toast or in a sandwich, served on crostini or crackers, tossed with pasta for a unique take on pesto, or as a veggie dip or winter squash soup garnish. Punch up flavor even more by using fresh garlic instead of sautéing it or adding 1-2 oz. fres

It’s been a little while since we’ve sent anything to our mailing list or published a new blog post. Far from a taking a summer break, we’ve been working our tails off. With baby Leyna and big brother Connor by her side, Alison has been busy sourcing our next production run with our new CA-based USDA “people food” kitchen—an easier commute for her than Denver and even closer access to our amazing ingredients. On the East Coast, Hanna has been braving the heat to (happily) sch

​ My experience as a food manufacturer—sourcing ingredients for Evermore (and human food before that)—has had a huge impact on the way I evaluate product quality standards as a consumer. In fact, at this point, my purchasing priorities in both roles are really one and the same. I believe deeply in supporting businesses that hold themselves as accountable as mine does, and I want to spend my dollars on products made with integrity. While I have always been a quality junkie who

Now that it's finally warming up, it's time to dive into cool foods again! During Evermore Me, we adapted this delicious Fresh Apple and Parsley Dressing from Cook's Illustrated. If you watched our St. Patrick's Day video coverage about parsley, this is the dressing we mention. We tossed it with dandelion greens, shaved carrots, and toasted pumpkin seeds—all Evermore ingredients—but try adding other veggies like thinly shaved radish, cucumber, and fennel! Fresh Apple and Pars

Kale is one of many nutritional powerhouse ingredients found in Evermore, and this yummy, addictive snack kept us happy during Evermore Me. Its deep green color comes from the pigment chlorophyll, and its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune boosting properties have been shown to fight and prevent cancer, lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels, normalize digestion time, support retinal health, and fight harmful free-radicals. NOTE: We recommend baking these at

During March 2011, when Hanna and I exclusively ate an Evermore diet of either the dog food itself or ingredients in the food, these sweet potato pancakes were a delicious and versatile treat! We enjoyed them as both a simple latke with applesauce as well as a benedict-inspired breakfast with sauteed kale and a poached egg on top! Evermore Me Sweet-Potato Pancakes Ingredients 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated 2 carrots, peeled and grated 2 tablespoons parsley,

These Mini Pupcakes are a tasty, healthy treat for your pup, and a surprisingly delicious, sugar-free snack for you! Take them up a notch by filling them with Evermore, and watch your dog go extra nuts (while you certainly can eat them filled with Evermore, we suggest setting a few aside that are NOT filled for optimal yumminess). Made with just a few simple, whole-food ingredients, they're full of protein, good fats, and more to keep you both going for hours! Mini Pupcakes Y

It’s fun to watch people’s expressions when they ask me what I do, and I say I own a dog food company. No one expects it, and the truth is, when I got my culinary degree and embarked on my career as a chef, neither did I. While I have always been drawn to food and nutrition, it took me some time to heed the call. I spent my 20’s building an impressive editorial and linguistic resume, just to scrap it all in my 30’s and follow my heart (and gut). I quit my PhD fellowship progr