09/17/2026
Life has been pretty fun lately!
Mama Pat and my dad Mark, recently celebrated 50 years of marriage to one another!
I “Boy,” was lucky enough to grow up in a household that worked hard and laughed even harder! My parents have been as supportive of this business as they could possibly be. They helped us get our first loan to buy my uncles former dentistry (thanks to my Aunt Teena❤️). They also have helped individually, in the best ways that they knew how!
If you’ve met Mama, you know she’s an absolute gem. My mom has put in countless hours producing our salsa/crafting recipes, working at our former market30 retail shop, selling salsa at farmer’s markets and sampling at grocery stores.
She’s such a bright light of happiness that you’ll let her tell you ten recipes that you have ZERO chance of remembering because you know it’s worth it, just to be around her. I’m reminded constantly by people that my mom is “so much fun” and “the sweetest!” I can tell you that they’re right, not only because of what I witness but also because I’ve been told that by many people, throughout my lifetime!
As for my dad Mark, he’s worked in the steel industry for decades and recently retired from Milwaukee’s-Maynard Steel. He’s been a great supporter of our business by helping set up tents and table at markets, running for more cases when we sell out quicker than expected and probably most importantly, has saved us $1,000’s on construction/repairs on our building! Individually, it’s been hugely beneficial to learn from him and apply those skills at a later time!
So if you see either of these two goofies out in the wild, give em a little congrats for putting up with her grocery bill and for his penchant for putting Sarah Bareilles albums on repeat😂
Love you both, to many, many more!❤️😘