Copyright Bluebird Grain Farms Serves 8 Ingredients Slaw 1 cup Bluebird einkorn 1 head broccoli 2 cups thinly shredded purple cabbage 1 cup julienned or shredded carrot Dressing ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2-3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ cup finely chopped shallot Pinch red pepper flakes Salt and freshly… Continued
Indeed, summer weather held off a long while this year. As we close out August here the temperature has just now hit the 90’s for two straight days! But only two. And so far, we are grateful for mostly clear, no-smoke skies. Phew! Lots of tinder now, however, so we are ever watchful. Still and… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer photos courtesy of Cow & Clementine Like many people, Cow & Clementine bakery owner Joe Cowan found himself having trouble digesting wheat. But unlike many people, Joe sought and found a solution. After consulting with his father, the renowned holistic physician Dr. Thomas Cowan, Joe began baking… Continued
It’s been a busy month here at Bluebird. All the young birds have fledged, even the natty little house wrens that seem to always take up a nesting spot on the porch rafters of, well, our house! Right above where I sip my morning cup as the sun works its way up the back of… Continued
Copyright: Bow Hill Blueberries Yield: 4-6 servings | Prep: 30 minutes The allspice notes of Bow Hill’s Organic Heirloom Pickled Blueberries meld seamlessly with the orange and fennel in this ancient grain salad. Farro harks from the tombs of Egypt and meets the modern-day pickled blueberry! Close neighbors to Bow Hill, Samish Bay Cheese, provide… Continued
Two months have come and gone since my last Notes. As has Summer Solstice. Time waits for no one, truth to tell. Country living with the rain and birds and wind, or in the city where traffic and morning commute sets the rhythm – it seems to make little difference insofar as the pace of… Continued
by Ashley Lodato Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer Imagine these items on a menu: Asian Beef Rice Bowl with Broccoli Spring Roll, Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, Chicken Yakisoba. Vegan Chickpea Masala. Sounds like the kind of place you’d want to eat, right? Then imagine those menu items created from scratch using locally and regionally sourced… Continued
By Brooke Lucy We almost missed two months of posting our newsletter. Jeeeeeez…. I don’t know if we have ever missed a month in the last eight years. Alas, life has caught up with us, no excuses, here are some of the reasons why… I attended two food shows in the last two months, The… Continued
Spring! Sort of. Truth to tell, the birds all seem to think spring is here though April has come along begrudgingly. I’ve begun the seasonal habit of taking coffee on the south porch as opposed to fireside, to better hear and see what really is going on. From this perch I’ve been listening to both… Continued
Yields 1, 9-inch Quiche Recipe by: Brooke Lucy Ingredients Einkorn Crust 1 1/2 cup Bluebird’s Einkorn Flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup (1 stick) chilled butter, cut into small pieces 3-4 tablespoons ice water Filling 2 cups asparagus, chopped in 1-inch segments 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6… Continued