Love Eat Local

Love Eat Local started accidentally, just doing what I love and believe in. Looking back to 2014, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. But I worked so hard and slowly built a business that stayed busy, supporting ourselves and the local agriculture community. It was awesome. Cooking was inspiration and fulfilling.
And delicious.

Then Covid.

And that was it. Within a week, I went from working so hard for one thing, to being told that now that’s over and here is this new role to play. It’s as if the universe put up a hand and said, “it’s time to slow down. It’s time for grounding. It’s time to raise babies.”

I was pregnant, raising one baby already, and consumed with anxiety over covid, shifting my business, the state of the world.

S**t was heavy.

I spent a lot of time working on shifting the business, but realized that I didn’t have enough emotional and mental space for that and being a mindful parent. I was miserable trying to do both.

I felt shame and guilt and felt like a failure for not being able to do it all. I need to let that s**t go. In the last two years, I never allowed myself the space to grieve the loss of Love Eat Local, something that brought me so much self-worth and sense of belonging. But it’s never too late. Things happen in their time.

I have been given the opportunity to solely focus on raising two little humans. I’ve had to really come to terms with my feelings around being a stay-at-home mom. That was never the plan.

When I finally decided to take Love Eat Local off the table, AND off the back burner, I immediately felt lighter. I am able to focus on holding emotional space, being fully present and mindful with my family and mainly, myself.

I cannot thank you enough for your loyalty over the years. I had the best time running this company and doing something I love so much. I miss the community it brought, I miss breaking bread with you. Love Eat Local may have run it’s course, but when one door shuts…

For now, I’m going to grow food and humans and rebuild our community after this period of hibernation. Eternally grateful for this experience. ❤️

We are thrilled to announce the birth of our sweet, beautiful son, Kaian Saripkin Zaher. He was born on January 27th and has been a strong, steady force of energy since.
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In Arabic, his name means being/existence and he couldn’t represented that better. Throughout this unique and difficult year, Kaian has already taught us so much about being absolutely present, surrendering to the process, and grounding.
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We are incredibly grateful for this time to focus on our family unit and cannot wait to introduce Kai to Rumi and Juji. Thank you to our entire community, near and far, for your continued support. We cannot wait to celebrate life with you all. Wasseem Zaher

Today was a good day.

Our first delivery from and we are beyond thrilled! Ashley and her team grow the most beautiful produce. We are excited to add them to our list of farmers as we pivot into making baby food. Today, these babies will be charred over food fire, peeled, diced, and flash frozen.
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Rumi has been promoted to quality control and gives two thumbs up. These peppers and pole beans have so much flavor!

Tomato season is my favorite season. Today called for tomato toast with homemade labneh and fresh basil.
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