Sam Lucy of Bluebird Grain Farms is one of the original farmers to grow and process organic Emmer and Einkorn Seed in the country for food production. Over the past 25 years, Sam has learned the intricacies of planting and growing these two ancient varieties of wheat. Listen to what Sam has to say about… Continued
As a girl who grew up on orchards and later went on to fruit sales, Stephanie Kraemer knows her fruit. “Apples, cherries, and pears–that was my whole world before buying a grocery store,” Kraemer says. Kraemer, who with her husband, Clark, purchased Caso’s Country Foods in Okanogan, WA, just two and a half years ago,… Continued
Well, it hasn’t been a quiet month at Bluebird Grain Farms where birdsong greets us each morning, the extended high pressure rolls on with lots of sun, temps in the 70’s, mostly calm days but where the wind right now blows above average. Afternoon gusts from the north rattle windows, toss the aspen trees about,… Continued
These delightful vegetarian burgers will not only wow your pallet but give you a new perspective on veggie burgers. The sweet nutty flavor of cracked farro combined with savory ingredients of thyme, tamari, and onion reveals a perfect vegetarian patty with a protein punch. Make these vegetarian burgers as the main course for lunch… Continued
Evening. I stare straight at our fully blooming Apricot tree as I tap this month’s notes from the back porch. The two Labs snore mightily nearby, sprawled out on the fir planking as if it were 100 degrees out. Still full of winter-thickened blood, the first 60-70 degree days here in late April make us… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer photos courtesy of Maria Hines For Seattle Chef Maria Hines, food is medicine. The James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurant founder, cookbook author, and climber has long been a food enthusiast, with a childhood spent helping her mother cook on evenings and weekends. But it is only in… Continued
Recipe Yields 2 Servings Recipe and photo credit: Maria Hines and Mercedes Pollmeir, from their Book PEAK NUTRITION Smart Fuel for Outdoor Adventure Ingredients Pinch of sea salt, plus more to taste 1 cup farro 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine, or stock of any… Continued
Springs Concerto The way a spring creek leaps rolls and glistens in the sharp, March sun; each bubble a gone-by snowflake each turn a great crawling out from the white blanket and such burrowing in. New eyes blink- … Continued