Oma Gourd - Handcrafted Tacos

16/11/2024

Since we’re officially in our Oma off-season, maybe we’ll fill this time connecting a little better with posts unrelated to food?

First discussion point:

What’s a band/artist that never misses for you?

I’ll go first. I’ve been running 95% Peach Pit since their latest album drop. If I’m not listening to Peach Pit I’m probably listening to Frozen, Paw Patrol, & maybe Sheriff Callie 😂

What about you?

13/11/2024

As I sit here on this trailer during our last pop-up of the season, I’ve many thoughts and feelings that I’m not entirely sure I have the tools to explain or expand upon.

When I started this business almost 4 years ago, there was a different type of motivation that fed the flame that led to exponential growth and success. It was, in every sense, your typical “breaking of the shackles” type of energy. & I think that really kept me going for a long time. Yet, as I sit here and type this out… those motives are long gone memories. Those shackles have been broken and I almost forget what that felt like. The same motivation that began this journey is now a memory of a feeling that has become distant.

& then there was the motivation to foster a healthy work environment and create a safe place for employees to come and learn new skills while carrying out my values and goals. But as time moved on, so too did the employees who helped build this. I am fortunate to still have some of them around & for our relationship to have evolved into family.

& in year 3, things began to change. I started to realize that Oma Gourd grew at such a rate & I was not prepared for the acclimation. In year 3 I saw the biggest decline to my own mental health. The motivation to be an incredible business owner wasn’t really enough because I started to see and feel the time that had been lost. If you didn’t know, I have a family at home that’s been growing fast with or without me & I’ve missed more than enough. So I opted to spend more of my time at home to try and find some sort of a balance, putting this and my own health on the back burner.

So now, here at the end of this season I find myself with big questions that I’m not really sure how to answer. You see, this was the first year that we kept the same menu for the entire season. We didn’t add any seasonal salsas, we hardly messed with experimental proteins and such. & despite our involvement in the community, I don’t really feel like we lived up to my standard. I simply did not have the capacity to do anything outside of what was expected & unfortunately I think that has been felt.

How do we get back to the fun, experimental, funky type of energy from before? What do we need to do to continue to climb instead of remaining in a place of complacency? Quick answer, balance. More sophisticated answer, I need to take better care of my headspace, time, and physical heath. I need more of my family and less of the problems that come with operating this business to the degree that I have. I do not know how many hours of work I put in each week because I don’t keep track. But between physical and mental work, I’m running around the clock and have been for almost 4 years.

Luckily, I am surrounded by a community that wants us to succeed & I couldn’t be more grateful for you all. Luckily, I have a team that is committed to me, my business, and my family. & luckily, I happen to be one of the most resilient people I know. There will be changes in the structure of this business, there needs to be. I just needed this season to just “be”.

I firmly believe next year will be one of growth but in ways that are healthy and sustainable.

Finally, I still have news to share with y’all, but I’m not quite ready yet as details still need to be figured out. But I do plan to make Oma Gourd available this winter, just not from the food truck. So stay tuned and we’ll get you updated as soon as possible 🙏🏻

13/11/2024

We’re on!!

Mission Thrift from 11-6 for our FINAL pop-up of the year 😭🙌🏻

This season has been a journey, so let’s finish it right 💪🏻

Order online at omagourd.com

Hope to see ya today 😁

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11/11/2024

I hate to do it but unfortunately we’ll have to close early again. This time we have sickness in the family that seems to be escalating and my presence is needed at home.

I am planning to be open Wednesday for our final day but will let you know if plans change.

Thank you for your understanding 😭🙏🏻

11/11/2024

Well folks, it’s been a fun year with you! I’ve decided that after this week we’re going to call it a season (kinda)🤘🏻.

The timing feels right 🙏🏻

That being said, I am planning to take a different approach this winter. Instead of storing the trailer until next March/April, I will take booking inquiries as, weather permits. So please do not hesitate to reach out!

I do have more news to share with you soon! But before that… this week’s super simple schedule 😁

Monday 11/11 Mission Thrift Wooster 11:30-6pm

Wednesday 11/13 Mission Thrift Wooster 11-6pm

08/11/2024

We’re ready for you!

Come get some tasty tacos today at in Dalton until 6pm 🙏🏻

Online ordering is available at omagourd.com 📲

08/11/2024

Dalton area residents and workers!!!

We had a blast serving you lunch last week. Your support made us decide that a whole day in Dalton is 100% necessary. Come see us over at 3D Meats from now til 6pm 🙏🏻✌🏻

Oma Gourd - Handcrafted Tacos will be at 3D again this Friday from 11:00 to 6:00. Stop by and grab dinner and lunch!

06/11/2024

Update!

We’re not going to be able to make it to Mission Thrift on Wednesday 11/6.

I apologize for the inconvenience. We’ll try to fit something in later this week/ early next week 🙏🏻

03/11/2024

It’s November & we’re still goin!
Not too much longer though. We’re looking to close up shop soon. With no specific date in mind, that call will be dependent on when the cold weather decides to settle in.

But for this week, find us here⬇️

Wednesday- Mission Thrift Wooster 11-6
Friday- 3D Meats in Dalton 11-6
😎

01/11/2024

Opening soon out here at in Dalton!

& don’t worry, we brought the sunshine with us ☀️

You can order online for pickup (omagourd.com) or come right to the window and order 😁. We’ll be here til 2 ✌🏻

30/10/2024

Edit: We were forced to close early due to a cooler malfunction. Working hard to get it fixed up but unfortunately we’re unable to resume service at this time 😭

Dang!!! Jamie with the online ordering made this fabulous bowl 😍

Come see us at Mission Thrift in Wooster until 6pm tonight 🤘🏻

Also, this is Paige’s last Mission Thrift Wednesday with us for the season 🥺. Let’s make it one to remember 🙏🏻

As is per usual, you can order ahead at omagourd.com 📲

28/10/2024

Lil shorty week this week as we try to navigate the cold weather 🥶

So catch us at Mission Thrift in Wooster from 11-6 this Wednesday & then find us at 3D meats in Dalton from 11-2 for lunch Friday 🙌🏻

See ya 👋🏻

27/10/2024

If you haven’t made it out to A Haunt for Hospice yet you’re running out of time!

We’re open til 10pm. Come check out this awesome fundraiser happening right now here in Wooster.

Address is 2960 Mellon Circle 🙏🏻

25/10/2024

Follis Field Finale!

Catch us at the Wooster High School football game tonight from 5-10pm

GO WOO!!

24/10/2024

Another Mission Thrift classic in the books.

Thank you to everyone who came out today 🙏🏻