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After 26 hectic and fulfilling years as a fundraiser for a global non-profit, I’m enjoying life in the slower lane in the mountains of my home state, North Carolina. Twenty minutes north of Asheville, I live with my husband Paul, Ceci the cat and a flock of happy, spoiled chickens. The great local food, beer, art and music communities here make this a great place to live.

I spend my time with family and friends cooking and sharing food, reading, writing, making music, gardening, raising chickens for eggs and appreciating life.

Thanks for joining me at Dana’s Plate!

Large, medium and small eggs laid by Ruby, Mattie and Baby respectively.

Paul napping with the chicks.

Volunteering for F.E.A.S.T Asheville, teaching great kids about healthy food! Photo by Kate Justen.