by Ashley Lodato, Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer photos courtesy of Seabiscuit Bakery Executive Chef and Seabiscuit Bakery owner Sieb Jurriaans was trained at Seattle Central Culinary Academy, but he comes from a Dutch family with a love of European cuisine. His younger years were spent on “Intimis,” a family estate in Holland. “Intimis” is… Continued
As we’ve grown and evolved, we’ve been very aware of our local and online community’s part in making Bluebird successful. We’re grateful for the recognition and excited to see what else 2022 has in store for our expanding business. And big thanks to the Washington State SBA for creating this video clip for the SBA… Continued
The SBA Seattle District celebrated National Small Business Week on Wednesday, May 5. Hosted by SCORE and supported by the SBA Resource Partner Network, the event took place at the Museum of Flight and was attended by more than 300 SBA resource partners, small business lenders and small businesses. The annual event, which typically takes place during National… Continued
This week Bluebird Grain Farms has teamed up with the non-profit organization, World Central Kitchen, to help bring food relief to people of Ukraine. Now through April 3rd, 5% of our proceeds via our online store will be donated to World Central Kitchen’s relief efforts and the chefs of Ukraine. World Central Kitchen posted the… Continued
by Ashley Lodato, Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer photos courtesy of James Hannah Austin V A childhood spent on a farm normalized the mammalian birth process for James Hannah Austin V, and quite likely planted the seeds for an eventual career in midwifery. Raised on the same Brinklow, MD sheep farm her father grew up… Continued
Good Food Awards Announces the 244 Winners of 2022. We are honored to have our Cracked Farro Porridge as one of the 244 Good Food Award Winners of 2022. Our Cracked Farro Porridge is finely cracked, from our whole grain Emmer Farro. Just one ingredient, pure and simple. Always cracked, fresh, to order. Cracked Farro… Continued
by Ashley Lodato / Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer Early in the pandemic, says New Day Cooperative Distribution co-founder Devra “Dev” Gartenstein, “grocery store shelves were stripped bare and so many small local producers had lost important revenue streams like farmers markets and dine-in eating.” In response Gartenstein, a “serial entrepreneur” who has owned and… Continued
by Ashley Lodato, Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer photos courtesy of Astoria Coop As the dark days of late fall and winter descend upon the Pacific Northwest, the minds of professional and domestic cooks alike turn to foods that nourish, comfort, and bring cheer. And in times like these, those who are fortunate enough… Continued
After several years of planning and many gentle nudges from our Bluebird community, we are delighted to announce that we have broken ground on our new processing facility. Our new building will be located just off of Highway 20 between Winthrop and Twisp (about 5 miles south of our current location) on our 32 acres… Continued
by Ashley Lodato, Bluebird Grain Farms staff writer Those who know Portland, OR’s Wellspent Market owner Jim Dixon, those who have heard him expound upon the virtues of really good olive oil, may be surprised to learn that for a time in his life, he bought his olive oil at Costco. “I considered myself a… Continued