Welcome to Enlightened Omnivore
A field guide for those who hunger for more than just good food
Welcome to Enlightened Omnivore, where stories of place, plate, and ritual converge into a practice of being more alive. This isn't just a newsletter about food—it's a compass for navigating that winding way we call modern life, but with deeper intention, ancient wisdom, soulful connection, and better food.
What You'll Find Here
Mindful Eating: Stories exploring regenerative agriculture, seasonal cooking, ancestral foodways, and the art of mindful indulgence—rooted in values, tied to land and tradition, but always delicious.
Place & Movement: Slow travel narratives, sensory mapping of landscapes, and rituals of movement (hiking, pruning, gathering)—explorations of how we locate ourselves in the world, literally and spiritually.
Grounded Rituals: Daily practices that balance modern life with elemental wisdom—the heartbeat of personal transformation that might inspire your own path.
Creative Expression & Inner Myth: Writing, storytelling, and subtle nods to the metaphysical—animal spirits, plant medicines, archetypes that add depth and resonance to our daily experience.
The Journey Behind the Stories
My personal path has led me on a magical journey through archaeology, corporate marketing, artisanal butchery, and running a brewery—each chapter teaching me something about history, authenticity, craft, and what it means to nourish others. After losing my business, Electric City Butcher, to COVID, I found myself at 46 in the olive groves of Provence, helping my 94-year-old aunt prune her trees and discovering that sometimes we must cut away the old to make room for new growth. This has helped me understand that true nourishment comes not just from what we consume, but from how we move through the world—with intention, reverence, and an appetite for both adventure and wisdom.
Join the Practice
When do we gather? I publish weekly—one free post and one email to my paid subscribers—plus a monthly podcast. New content comes directly to your inbox, or you can explore the growing archive here on Substack.
At the table: Like the best dinner conversations, Enlightened Omnivore thrives on community. This space is meant to feel like gathering around my favorite place—the dinner table—surrounded by curious souls ready to explore the joys and challenges of eating, living, and growing in a world that needs regeneration and repair.
Whether you're here for a bit of escape, reflection, or hands on ways to make change, I hope Enlightened Omnivore connects us all to something larger than ourselves. You're invited to join this ongoing exploration of what it means to be awake in our appetites and alive to the mystery.
This is more a journey than a destination—let's walk it together.
