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Matthew Blake

Davis, CA

Matt grew up just south of San Francisco in the town of Burlingame. He has lived all over the US and currently resides in Davis, California; home of UCD and its renowned food science programs. Matthew has a BA in biology from the University of Colo... view more

  1. on April 14
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    Matthew Blake
    commented on a project update

    Sure thing, Davis. Great idea. Once I've got everything ready to ship, I'll offer the option about a week before I ship things. I could do a similar event in San Francisco if anyone is interested. Just say the word.
  2. on April 13
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    Matthew Blake
    Posted project update #10

    It's coming together...

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        Davis on April 13

        Would you consider arranging a local pickup place at a couple different days/times (E St Peet's?) for Yolo County people, as an option to shipping?

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        Matthew Blake on April 14

        Sure thing, Davis. Great idea. Once I've got everything ready to ship, I'll offer the option about a week before I ship things. I could do a similar event in San Francisco if anyone is interested. Just say the word.


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  3. on March 8
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    Matthew Blake
    Posted project update #9

    An open letter to graphic designers

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        Bartholomew J. TImm on March 8

        Matt - thanks for the updates. Seriously, not sure what I can do, but please let me know if I can ever help in any way. All the very best, Bart

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        Alexis Morris on March 9

        Put your other "spices" in it.


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  4. on February 21
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    Matthew Blake
    Posted project update #8

    Results are in...

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  5. on February 9
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    Matthew Blake
    Posted project update #7

    Progress update and 5-question survey

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  6. on February 2
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    Matthew Blake
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    Thanks again to all of our 238 beautiful backers who want to change the world! I just realized that we are the 13th most funded food project in Kickstarter history! And, without showing how ridiculously competitive I can get, I would like to point-out that two of the top twelve are actually publishing projects because they are books (not food), two more are design products for growing marijuana over your kitchen sink (cool, but not food) and one is a another design project that converts a standard shipping container into a place to grow large amounts of marijuana quickly (again, cool. Again, not food). So, the top ten are then actually a teaching kitchen in DC (love it), a mobile education greenhouse (love it), a San Francisco restaurant (who knew that San Francisco was low on restaurants?), 3 breweries (yay beer! Seriously. I love beer.), reinvented microwave popcorn (love it), The Afghan Pepper Company and some other stuff I didn't look at because it came in behind us. Hello top 8! I'm kidding, of course. We are in great company in the top 13 for all time funding because everyone knows that marijuana can be consumed as a food. I'm sure the two cookbooks that raised more than we did have recipes for it and that the restaurant serves it up as a garnish. Who knew that pot smokers were so active on Kickstarter? I hope this doesn't have repercussions for that teaching kitchen...
  7. on February 1
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    Matthew Blake
    Posted project update #6

    We Did It!

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        Beatriz Kelly-Rosenberg on February 1

        Just went to check and see how you did and was SO happy that you've made your goal! Congratulations!!!! So very exciting! Looking forward to the next steps in this awesome project!
        Sincerely, ~Beatriz


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  8. on February 1
    Funded!

    The Afghan Pepper Company by Matthew Blake

    The Afghan Pepper Company creates stability through production and global access. And our hot sauce is amazing.

    • 109% funded $27,344 pledged
    • 238 backers
    • Funded Feb 01, 2012
  9. on January 31
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    Matthew Blake
    Posted project update #5

    Nail biter!

    Supporters,

    We are so close! The Afghan Pepper Company has about 11 hours to get our final $4K... please pass the link ( http://kck.st/tlDGi2 ) around one more time with a call to action for me, for Afghanistan and for market-based solutions. We can make it!

    Thank you for helping,

    Matt

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  10. on January 31
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    Matthew Blake
    backed a project

    Help Ryan finish Love Letter! by Ryan Mintz

    Wanna fall in love? Ryan's 2nd album, Love Letter, is coming out this Valentine's Day. But first we need your help to get it done!

    • 101% funded $4,042 pledged
    • 98 backers
    • Funded Feb 01, 2012