One of the best ways to successfully live a healthy lifestyle is to be educated, inspired and supported by other people on the same journey. And yet, we’ve probably all listened to someone else talk about how he or she eats a clean diet, exercises regularly, gets enough sleep and manages an ideal balance between work and personal life – and left feeling discouraged rather than inspired. That’s probably because the other person’s lifestyle seemed too perfect to be achievable.

We have been truly blessed with the opportunity to build some unbelievably special relationships with some of the most outstanding chefs in the world. In the midst of this hectic world, we wanted to stop and say thank you. You have given us the wind beneath our wings to survive and to do something amazing. Collectively, we have done something worthy and important. We are truly grateful for your friendship with each and every one of you. We thank you for your continued support and for allowing us to be part of your amazing teams.

We reflect on the many friendships we have made over the years. We are truly blessed. Thank you all for your friendship. Our hope is that 2017 brings you all the health and happiness that you can imagine. We wish that your rows be straight and free of weeds.

Powerful and unique, edible flowers have been used for thousands of years by Roman, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Indian cultures. Victorians used flowers in salads, pickled them for winter storage or candied them for garnishes.