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 ¼ 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
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
Bluebird Grain Farms has one permanent, year-round job opening. We are looking for the right candidate to join our farm team and fill a critical role in grain processing and milling. We are looking for individuals who value stable work and want to be a part of our expanding business. If you are interested in… Continued
Brooke and Sam traveled to San Francisco in January to receive an award from the Good Food Foundation for their Einka and Lentil blend. The awards honored 207 winners from 37 states. Bluebird’s Einka and French Lentil blend is made with the ancient grain einkorn and rich, peppery lentil legumes, was a standout in a… Continued
Sunshine! At least today, with purple finches singing from the bare aspen limbs. Owls fill the night and on cue today, I heard the first red-wing blackbirds along the lower marsh. Yes, it makes one think of spring, even those of us who love winter. An on and off winter it has been here in… Continued
©Bluebird Grain Farms Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup Einka & French Lentil Blend 1/2 cup chopped red onions 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons zaatar… Continued