The month of September marks the first Eat Local Month in Whatcom County, a new campaign launched by Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Program. Organized in relation to a new Eat Local First initiative of Sustainable Connections, the month-long celebration will feature events like featured restaurants that support local farmers, a farm tour, book events,
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by Jessamyn Tuttle
One of the real perks of living near Puget Sound is being able to eat really fresh shellfish. I grew up eating crab and clams (not to mention the inevitable backyard summer salmon grills), but for some reason have only recently discovered the incredible world of oysters. Once converted, I was wildly excited
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by Jessamyn Tuttle
The last time I had dinner at Nell Thorn, I ate goat. Not just any goat, but a La Mancha from Gothberg Farms in Bow. I follow Rhonda Gothberg on Facebook, and she had commented just that morning that she had entrusted some of her goats to the kitchen at Nell Thorn, knowing that
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by Marie Biondolillo
Every week for the past two years, Bellingham Pasta Company co-owner Anna Rankin has delivered 200 pounds of fresh pasta by bicycle. Rankin, who also co-owns Bellingham Pasta Company’s new restaurant The Table, uses a lightweight trailer to carry her goods to locations ranging from the Fountain District to Fairhaven Haggen.
“It saves the
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by Aaron Apple

I don’t know about you, but every time I hear about the food scene in Portland, OR and the swarms of food trucks that crowd every neighborhood, I get a bit jealous. These food trucks often specialize in one specific type of food and do it very well, while keeping prices low due
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by BRITA ADKINSON
On Lopez Island, a recently launched project called Grow A Row is gaining ground. Farmers and gardeners are encouraged to grow an extra row of vegetables or berries in their gardens, to be donated to a local food bank system providing free fruit and vegetables to anyone who needs it.
“When I heard
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Northwest Washington is home to some serious berry country. Whatcom County alone, for example, is tops in the nation, producing 65 percent of the country’s red raspberries, the largest per capita crop of red raspberries in the world. The county was also ranked second for producing blueberries and strawberries. Nearby counties are also home to
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by Brent Cole
As summer is upon us, cold treats are a must on a hot day. One of Whatcom County’s favorite spots to cool down is Mallard Ice Cream in Bellingham, a shop known for its fresh and local ingredients. Having made over 500 different flavors over the last nine years, Mallard will sell between
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by Jessica Harbert
This year the Bite of Skagit has already doubled in size compared to last year’s event. With 10 vendors participating, the second annual fundraising event is helping bring more visibility to the abundance of local farmers and food available in the area.
“We want everyone to enjoy (it),” Susan Lanahan, the Bite of Skagit
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interview by Stephanie Ashton
Although gleaning traditions are ancient, dating as far back as the times of the Old Testament, the process may need a bit of an introduction: gleaned food is the produce collected after a harvest. This leftover food – food that is often not marketable or that might otherwise go to waste –
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