“Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic, and even global perspective, the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie back to this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing.” -Juneteenth.com To our community, customers… Continued
Birds… birds birds, and birds. What else to say about this time of year? What else to say during this time? Their business, their quick, urgent “bossy” early morning voice; their long, soulful evening song. The brilliant orange of our Bullock’s Oriole perched every evening in the elderberry bush outside our dining room window. The… Continued
Makes 8 dozen Ingredients 2 cups einkorn flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, grated 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated 4-6 tablespoons ice water 1 egg white, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water Method In a food processor, combine the flour,… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer When Jim and Judy Evans, Bainbridge Island residents since the late 1960s, decided to develop a pub on a waterfront piece of property on the island’s north shore, they had two distinct objectives. Jim, who was born and raised in England, “envisioned an English-style pub as a… Continued
Well, it hasn’t been a quiet week, or month, here at Bluebird Grain Farms. In sight of the current chaos of Covid-19, we feel even more grateful for living where we do up here in the North Cascade foothills, where practicing daily isolation comes by nature. And certainly with Nature. At times, I’ve felt a… Continued
Serves 8 Ingredients ¼ cup unsalted hulled sunflower seeds ¼ cup unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds ¼ cup rolled oats 3 tablespoons quinoa 3 tablespoons millet 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup melted butter or safflower oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 3 large eggs 2 1/4 cups Einkorn baking mix* See the modification below if you do… Continued
Despite the cancellation of Expo West’s Natural Food Show in March, due to COVID-19, Bluebird was honored to receive an award for three of our products. Nexty Awards, organized by the NEW HOPE NETWORK announced on March 25th that three of our products won the Nexty Best New Organic Food Award. Our Whole Grain… Continued
Compliments of: Acacia Larson MPH, RD, CD Indicates preference for ingredients that are grown or produced locally Yield 6 Serving This recipe is especially delicious with beets that have their greens attached. If your beets do not have fresh-looking greens, you can use 1 bunch of chard. Vary the recipe by crumbling on some cheese… Continued
You readers know I often open my “notes” with a few words about birds. Given this upside downtime, we may find ourselves looking to forms of familiarity, consistency, and beauty. All the more reason to stick with birds who, as with the rest of Nature, seem to go about their daily business the same as… Continued
Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup Bluebird’s einkorn berries Salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium cauliflower, cut into small florets Freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano ½ chopped Italian parsley 1 lemon ¼ cup toasted… Continued