Three and a half years ago, we received a spontaneous email. It wasn't uncommon to get emails inquiring about positions within the company. It wasn't uncommon to get those emails even when we weren't publicly soliciting for positions. It is completely uncommon, however, to receive such an email at the absolute perfect moment, from someone absolutely perfect for a spot that was only just being conceived within our roughly mapped out future plans. As we read the very well writt

Winter is always a slower season for us at Dandelion Catering, which means it is a great time for us to work on new menus, play with ingredients, and fine tune our operation. This winter, to coincide with our new blog, we’ve decided to reach out to other Maine businesses that we not only work with but also really admire. It’s been a wonderful opportunity to get to know our industry neighbors, spotlight purveyors and companies, and shed some insight into the inner workings o

Years ago, I left working in commercial kitchens to work in a bakery. I loved cooking. The kitchen had become my second home, a place where I could just be me. I lost my mother in my mid twenties. She died in my arms, and my life changed forever. Most days I felt like I was walking through a thick fog, unsure of myself, uncomfortable around my friends. When I walked into the kitchen, it was like the fog would lift and I would have focus. My smile and laugh came easier. I