Washington State farmers markets provide a diversity of fresh produce, including fruits. vegetables, herbs, and flowers (edible and otherwise). You can also find other locally grown products, including meats, poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, and a wide variety of value added-farm products such as preserves, ciders … [Read more...] about Find farmers markets in the Puget Sound region
Cooking, Groceries & Growing Food
Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick crops and when to pick them around the Puget Sound region. In addition, we provide links to a list of farms for each u-pick crop. If you are originally from the southeast or southwest United States, you will find the growing seasons in Washington State to be later than what … [Read more...] about Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Free (and cheap) cooking classes and food tours
Listed below are free cooking classes and food tours in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. While there are plenty of places in Seattle where you can find cooking classes and food tours costing $55-$75 and more, here we focus on fun food-themed events that are free or cheap ($15 or less), including cooking … [Read more...] about Free (and cheap) cooking classes and food tours
10 quick, cheap and easy spring dinner recipes
Quick dinner recipes for spring use budget-friendly leftovers from holiday meals, including St. Patrick’s Day corned beef, Passover beef brisket, Easter ham and hard-cooked eggs, and Cinco de Mayo avocados, rice, and beans. These recipes also make use of seasonal vegetables including asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, … [Read more...] about 10 quick, cheap and easy spring dinner recipes
Free food safety guides for summer barbecues, picnics, and camping
The USDA wants you and your family to barbecue safely. Food poisoning or foodborne illness can affect anyone who eats food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or other substances. Certain groups of people are more susceptible to foodborne illness. This means that they are more likely to get sick … [Read more...] about Free food safety guides for summer barbecues, picnics, and camping
Alleycat Acres vegetable gardens in vacant lots
Alleycat Acres connects people, place, and food by transforming underutilized space in the city of Seattle into an urban food farm. Each farm they manage is part of a unified network composed of smaller urban neighborhood farms. To find garden space, Alleycat Acres locates private landowners who are interested in … [Read more...] about Alleycat Acres vegetable gardens in vacant lots
Stretch your grocery budget in a p-patch garden
Did you know that some of your neighbors grow food in a free community garden? If you’d like to join them, here’s what you need to know. About Seattle P-Patch community garden program The name P-Patch comes from the program’s first community garden, which started in 1973 at Picardo Farm in north Seattle. So, the … [Read more...] about Stretch your grocery budget in a p-patch garden
Best discount grocery stores and bakery outlets
Here’s our list of the best discount grocery stores, bargain warehouse stores, specialty discount grocers, and bakery outlets in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. Notice that we focus on Pacific Northwest owned companies. So, that’s why we’ve left out some stores usually recommended for grocery shopping on … [Read more...] about Best discount grocery stores and bakery outlets
Grocery list + easy recipes for college students
The following list of groceries are foods that are widely available and easy to use with little or no preparation before cooking. They are also some of the more nutritious and inexpensive foods you can buy. You and your brain need to stay fueled and sharp to make the most of your day. So, we focused on delicious and … [Read more...] about Grocery list + easy recipes for college students
Save money by transitioning to a plant-based diet at VegSeattle.com
VegSeattle.com is the Pacific Northwest's most comprehensive resource for anyone interested in reducing meat, dairy, and other animal products they consume. The primary objective of VegSeattle is to promote the pleasures and benefits of plant-based eating. Whether it's personal health or appearance, global … [Read more...] about Save money by transitioning to a plant-based diet at VegSeattle.com
DIY How to Make Your Own Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta cheese is traditionally a by-product of making cheese such as mozzarella and pecorino. However, you can make fresh ricotta from fresh cow or goat milk (or a blend of the two). Ricotta is easy to make and uses ingredients (milk, salt and lemon or vinegar) and equipment found in most kitchens (a sieve or … [Read more...] about DIY How to Make Your Own Ricotta Cheese
Free food safety apps from USDA
The Washington State Department of Health protects the health of people in our state with a variety of programs and services to help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide information to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. The … [Read more...] about Free food safety apps from USDA
Free downloadable cookbook has Seattle restaurant chefs’ favorite recipes
The free, online eCookbook, Fresh From Seattle highlights a range of talented Seattle chefs and signature Pacific Northwest cuisine. From salmon with grilled shiitake relish to strawberry and red wine soup, Seattle's culinary scene is as wonderfully diverse as the city itself. The cookbook features recipes from 12 … [Read more...] about Free downloadable cookbook has Seattle restaurant chefs’ favorite recipes
