Latest Journey Posts

A Mother’s Strength - Jane Foodie
Jane Carroll
A Mother’s Strength

Two days after Mother’s Day last year, my mom suddenly passed away. She was the strongest woman I knew — raising four kids, moving us across states, and holding our family together through every high and low. This is the tribute I wrote then, now shared as part of my journey.

Florida & Back Again - Jane Foodie
Jane Carroll
Florida & Back Again

We thought Florida would be paradise. The Portofino condos sparkled with promise — pools, palm trees, and more space than we had ever known. But behind the sunshine, cracks began to show. Within two years, everything my parents worked for was gone, and once again, my mom carried us back to New York, holding our family together with her strength.

The Road Trip - Jane Foodie
Jane Carroll
The Road Trip

A Bronx childhood, a mother’s courage, and a family road trip that changed everything — from city streets to Florida sunshine and back again.

The Block That Raised Me - Jane Foodie
Jane Carroll
The Block That Raised Me

📍 The Block That Raised Me Welcome to the Jane’s Journey blog — a space where I share my path from flowers...

Starting Over: How I Went from Flowers to Food - Jane Foodie
Jane Carroll
Starting Over: How I Went from Flowers to Food

A flower artist turned food entrepreneur. A heart attack, a recession, and a reinvention. This is where the Jane Foodie journey began.