In August of 2021, the Goodale family was just settling into Franklin, Tennessee, arriving later then expected for the start of the new school year due to a huge family camping trip in Michigan. They had been living out of their camper traveling across the country ever since selling their home in January, but that’s a story for another time. With their new house in Franklin still under construction, the Goodale's—Kate, James, their three kids, and their family dog - found themselves staying in a hotel in downtown Franklin for nearly 45 days. Yes, it was as insane as it sounds.
Ready for the start of football season, Kate pulled into the Cowboys’ football field, her second-grader, Beckett, ready to join the tackle football team - albeit about 15 days late for practice. Not knowing a single person on the field, they navigated their way to the coaches Beckett would be working with for the season, where they met Coach Jesse Brown and his son, Maverick. If memory serves, Jesse’s first words were something along the lines of, “Who is this dawg, and where have you been?”
Fast forward four seasons, and Beckett and Maverick are still playing side by side on the field, forming an unbreakable bond while playing right and left guard. Their teamwork and friendship have been incredible to watch, as they’ve grown both as players and as young men.
Off the field, the friendship between the families also blossomed. As they spent more time together, Kate and James realized Jesse had been so busy in the kitchen running his business that he hadn’t had time to grow it to its fullest potential. The ideas Kate and James shared about expanding his vision intrigued Jesse, and after much discussion, they decided to partner up. On December 31, 2023, they officially agreed to move forward as partners, transforming Eat Fresh Ready Meals into Chefology, with the ambitious goal of building it into a national brand. The future is bright for both families as they embark on this exciting journey together.