Hi, I’m Blake Lagasse! Born and raised in the frosty but friendly town of Caribou, Maine, I spent my early days immersed in photography, writing amateur poetry (some better left forgotten), movie marathons, and taking long, pointless walks around the mall with friends—because that’s just what you do in Caribou.

With art school calling my name, I moved to New Hampshire to unleash my creativity and start a new chapter. Along the way, I took on some corporate jobs that were—let’s be honest—absolute crap. I managed a gas station, became a botanical expert with tree and shrub merchandising, and learned way too much about chlorine in the pool retail business (did you know pool water chemistry could be this complicated? Because I didn’t).

Life took a delicious turn when I met Wendy, my muse and the love of my life. She didn’t just steal my heart—she’s also been brave enough to try anything I cook (yes, anything, even my experimental dishes). While I’m the one in the kitchen, Wendy inspires my culinary creativity, and together, we’ve made a great group of friends here in Manchester. Our summer roofdeck parties in downtown Manchester, full of good food, laughs, and epic views, have become legendary among our squad.

Now based in Manchester, New Hampshire, I’m a guy of many hobbies: snapping photos, thrifting with Wendy, exploring strange locales and businesses, cooking and consulting my tomes until the wee hours. Wendy and I are gearing up for our next great road trip—marriage! As we plan for the future, we know that good food, great company, and laughter will always be part of the journey (and hopefully more roofdeck parties, too).

Our Story

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024