Event Generates $1 Million in New Sales Annually for Local Food Industry On Monday, March 21st, FORKS will present the 10th Farmer-Fisher-Chef Connection at Bastyr University in Kenmore. Known as F2C2, the full day event brings together regional food and beverage producers with businesses seeking to buy direct from them. The event is attended by … Continue reading 10th Farmer-Fisher-Chef Connection on March 21st at Bastyr University in Kenmore
Tag: Farmers Markets
‘Chopped’ host Ted Allen Kicks Pickling up a Notch
Shopping at bustling farmers markets yields great results. Early morning finds vendors enthusiastically setting up tables and filling their bins with premium produce. When growing your own vegetables is not an option, visiting local farms and markets is the next best way to ensure freshness. If you have questions regarding proper storage and cooking methods for the … Continue reading ‘Chopped’ host Ted Allen Kicks Pickling up a Notch
Smart food shopping means being aware and doing your research
When shopping at your local grocery, the options on shelves are sometimes so numerous it can make your head spin. We make choices every day based on several factors. Commercials, brand names, product placement, and sometimes we search out and try choose a smaller name, assuming we are supporting smaller, independent companies. But are we … Continue reading Smart food shopping means being aware and doing your research
Living Organic
The term 'organic' will have a different meaning to each one reading this. I personally make every effort to breath, eat and sleep this life style. Living organic is what I want for myself as well as my family. Many people are on a quest for this life style and believe that it's the best choice for them. But there are questions … Continue reading Living Organic
Summer Escapes around the Sound
School is almost out in Western Washington and moms and dads everywhere are looking for weekeday and weekend adventures for all ages to keep the kids busy. Fortunately the South Sound is loaded with outdoor escapades to keep everyone pleasurably occupied. Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is a cheerful and educational trip for all. … Continue reading Summer Escapes around the Sound