The Mast Journal
Connecting community in conversation.
Enjoy conversations with inspirational folks throughout the food industry and beyond. Get to know your favorite organic farmers, entrepreneurs, chefs, ceramicists, food media leaders, woodworkers, poets, and more. Subscribe and you can receive the latest conversation right to your inbox.
![Turning Around](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/rolling-pins-8.jpg?v=1712523656&width=1200)
In conversation with artisan woodturner and founder of Vermont Rolling Pins, Ken Freeman. Here, he shares how he fell into woodturning and why his rolling pins are so special.
Read more![Growing Up](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/1643143383506.jpg?v=1712523347&width=528)
In conversation with Prince Swaray of the vertical farming company, Bowery. He explains what vertical farming is, shares the company’s mission and gives us a taste of the current leafy offerings.
Read more![Finding the Whey](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/Homa_stirring_yogurt.png?v=1712522497&width=1080)
For Homa Dashtaki, the founder of small-batch yogurt brand The White Moustache, yogurt is so much more than a dairy product. It's her family tradition, it’s her Iranian heritage, and, most importan...
Read more![Next of Skin](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/Untitled_design-2_ca732f3a-a7a0-4dab-ab61-8f0cb01a15af.png?v=1712522415&width=1080)
In 2016, Nina and David made their career switch official with the launch of Alder New York, a line of clean, vegan skincare and haircare essentials that meets their own high standards. Here, the d...
Read more![Drink Different](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/ryan-hanson-headshotcolor.jpg?v=1712521731&width=1024)
Ryan Hanson shares why he started Surely, how he makes compelling non-alcoholic wine, and what he envisions for the future of the brand.
Read more![Collaboration by Candlelight](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/20230907_KateJordan_Photographer_Mast_MastxApothekeCandle_40955.jpg?v=1712520363&width=1500)
To create the collaboration candle, Apotheke experimented with sustainable materials that meet our high standards, like all-natural apricot wax and essential oil-based fragrances. Here, Carli talks...
Read more![Breaking Bread](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/Zachary_golper.jpg?v=1712517380&width=921)
Bien Cuit founder and baker Zachary Golper shares how he honed his craft, why he settled in New York City, and what he loves most about his job now.
Read more![Finding Light](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_5712.jpg?v=1712513355&width=1500)
Our beautiful and beloved space in Mt. Kisco was destroyed by a fire last month. It is difficult to put into words what this experience is like so we’ve turned to some images we took inside the bui...
Read more![Turkey Talk on Turkana Farm](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/unnamed.jpg?v=1712513209&width=1180)
Mark Scherzer of Turkana Farms shares more about the advantages of heritage breed turkeys, why he loves his quiet farm life, and how he celebrates Thanksgiving.
Read more![Sey It Beautifully](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot_2023-10-27_at_11.29.08_AM.png?v=1712512899&width=1334)
In conversation with Sey Coffee’s Jaime Hodgkin. Jaime shares Sey’s origin story, its guiding principles, and what he loves about working in coffee.
Read more![Keeping Up With The Joneses](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot_2023-10-06_at_8.14.26_AM.png?v=1712511089&width=1180)
In conversation with Austin Jones of Blooming Hill Farm. Austin shares more about the evolution of Blooming Hill Farm, as well as his hopes for the future of the family business.
Read more![Aishwarya Iyer’s Bright Idea](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/brightland_portrait.jpg?v=1712510966&width=1276)
In conversation with Aishwarya Iyer, founder of Brightland. She shares her thoughtful, delicious, and beautiful approach to creating a next generation food company.
Read more![Seeing the Light](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/EA730674-32FB-479F-9D88-48C51DE5A6BA.jpg?v=1712508867&width=1056)
Kate Jordan shares how she first became a photographer, what she loves most about her job, and how her support system lifts her up every single day.
Read more![From Noma to the Cafeteria](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/dan-giusti-brigaid_1.jpg?v=1711945660&width=800)
In conversation with Chef Dan Giusti, founder of Brigaid. The former head chef of Noma shares his impressive career path and how he is rethinking institutional food service.
Read more![Funding the Future of Food](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/Untitled_design_-_2023-09-08T083148.809.png?v=1711945424&width=1620)
Elly Truesdell is the co-founder and managing partner of New Fare Partners. She shares her food focused journey to the world of venture capital and explains how New Fare Partners is different from ...
Read more![Digging In with Allison Turcan](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/unnamed_3.jpg?v=1711944819&width=2500)
Digging In with Allison Turcan
In conversation with the tireless local food advocate and farmer, Allison Turcan. She shares the story behind her creation of D.I.G. Farm and the Westchester Local Food Project.
Read more![A Poem a Day with Esther Cohen](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/Esther-Cohen-2011-AROHO-680x1024-1_281_29.jpg?v=1692320991&width=680)
A Poem a Day with Esther Cohen
In conversation with poet (and neighbor) Esther Cohen. She shares her road to writing, her love of New York, and her undivided care for all of us.
Read more![Hannah is Going With the Grain](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/20220715_164354.jpg?v=1692320992&width=2500)
Hannah is Going With the Grain
Talking local, sustainable grains with Hannah Smalls, Executive Director of the Northeast Grainshed Alliance. She shares her path to the organization and what this dynamic community is doing to nou...
Read more![Camilla Marcus, photography courtesy of west-bourne](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot_2023-07-28_at_10.13.26_AM.png?v=1707065320&width=1680)
Nothing to Waste with Camilla Marcus
In conversation with zero-waste entrepreneur and pioneer Camilla Marcus, founder of west-bourne. She shares her path, her passions, and her next steps.
Read more![Designing for Real Life](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/2015-11.13_Mapos-0117.jpg?v=1692320996&width=2500)
In conversation with Colin Brice, architect and co-founder of Mapos. Colin reminisces on designing Mast’s Mt. Kisco space, his creative path, his human centered approach, and what is next.
Read more![Getting Spicy with Claire Cheney](http://mastmarket.com/cdn/shop/articles/curio_portrait.jpg?v=1692320997&width=1200)
Getting Spicy with Claire Cheney
In conversation with Claire Cheney, founder of Cambridge based Curio Spice Co., a mission driven, woman-owned, world class spice importer and blender.
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