As Sam mentioned in his August notes, this past week took a nose dive due to wildfires breaking out, again, in Okanogan County last Wednesday, August 19th. After evacuating we have now collected ourselves and returned home to a smoky haze. Bluebird will be back in business this week. To get a comprehensive update on… Continued
An old fashion scorcher here in the Methow this summer: Dry, hot weather beginning in early June has run on into the dry month of August leaving little but wildfires and whiskbroom hills in wake. Before the Twisp River fire broke out and killed three local fire fighters on the afternoon of August 19th, this… Continued
We had a visit from customer John Platt, chef and owner of Seattle based St. Clouds Restaurant. John graciously prepared a meal for us. He grilled fresh salmon and topped it with sweet cherries. The fish was served with Einka salad tossed with fresh peas and figs and dressed in a creme fraiche honey dressing. Beautiful meal, thank… Continued
Recipe serves 6 Ingredients: 1 cup Bluebird’s organic split emmer farro 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 large English cucumber, cut into small dice 1/4 cup white scallions, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1 bunch parsley – finely minced 3 tablespoons mint – finely minced 1/4 cup kalamata olives… Continued
The June rains never came here in the Methow and the almost freakish heat of early June returned for the latter part of the month, continuing right into July when it generally really gets hot! Even the morning birds appeared to disappear as nights barely cooled into the 60’s and days remained either side of… Continued
Tickets are now on sale through Brown Paper Tickets for our farm to table event Sunday, Sept 6th, at Twisp Works. Farro paella will be served over wood fire pits. Guest chef and James Beard Award Winner John Sundstrom of Lark Restaurant, Seattle will be firing up his own Paella dish for you to try. Local… Continued
by Ashley Lodato The Abs & Glutes class on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Meredith Matthews YMCA East Madison is, perhaps, your typical weekday morning exercise class. Comprised mostly of well-educated, cultured, retired professional women, the class gives seniors an opportunity to strengthen and tone. On the other hand, it’s anything but predictable. Taught by a sixty-something… Continued
Last month’s poem “Rain” worked as our first, and last, good rain of the season followed. Looks like I better come up with another rain poem quick as June already rolls on! May did remain mild to complete one of the gentler springs I can recall. It never was hot, but it never got cold… Continued
May 18th Merlino Foods Anniversary Celebration. Brooke will be at Merlino Foods Anniversary Celebration this Monday May 18th in Seattle. If you are a wholesale buyer through Merlino Foods please come and find me at the event. I will have product samples available and would love the opportunity to connect with you. May 19th PCC Food… Continued
Recipe Inspired by Boulettes Larder San Francisco Serves 4- 6 Ingredients: 1/ 2 Cup Whole Emmer Farro (Einka also works well) 1/2 Cup Split Emmer Farro 2 Bunches Escarole 1 Cup packed of Frisee (curly endive) 1 Cup packed baby Arugula 1 Tablespoon Moroccan Mint, coarsely chopped 1 Tablespoon Curly Parsley, coarsely chopped 1 Cup diced… Continued