
A SENSE OF PLACE
In this issue of Sound Consumer, meet three farmers and producers who take Washington-grown agricultural products and transform them into foods and drinks that couldn’t be made anywhere but here.
Learn moreIn this issue of Sound Consumer, meet three farmers and producers who take Washington-grown agricultural products and transform them into foods and drinks that couldn’t be made anywhere but here.
Learn moreJoin PCC’s “Wine Guys” as they design a great red blend from local grapes, proving that “you shouldn’t have to spend a lot of money to drink well.”
read moreA third-generation farmer bet he could make great cider from an orchard of gnarled heirloom fruits.
Read moreSee the magic, science — and hard work — of Tieton Farm and Creamery’s “wondrous” cheese.
Read moreWhat are the best garden crops you’re not growing? Here are some lesser-known seeds and starts that thrive in our climate.
read moreLearn about the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation and Bernie Whitebear Garden and help replant a “shining spectacle of the natural world.”
learn moreThis culinary training program demonstrates that social impact can be sustainable — and that everybody loves good cookies.
learn moreEven a few teaspoons of edible seaweed weekly provides powerful nutritional benefits.
Read moreIf companies make it more convenient, people will recycle more plastic film.
read moreCelebrate the season with a seasonal coloring contest for our youngest members.
read moreFarmer Frog started with a school garden and now helps an astonishing 460 partner organizations get fresh produce to people who need it.
read moreGet discounts or other benefits from more than 30 new community partners with a PCC membership.
read moreThe Tilth Alliance’s Farmer of the Year award honored leaders of a community creamery.
Read MoreLocal hunger relief agencies are getting stable, long-term sources of farm-fresh produce through the Growing for Good program.
Read moreLearn who is eligible to serve on the PCC board and what’s involved.
Read MoreFood and farming center • Using online recipes • Vashon farmland preserved • Edible winter peas • Lobster sustainability • Pesticides and arthritis • King County solar power • Meatpacking grants • Stink bug surge • Antarctic conservation • Vegan WIC foods • Washington watersheds • Vaccine for bees • Deere tractor repair • Bristol Bay preservation
Read moreMake sure PCC has your current contact information to send your ballot.
Read moreMeet Frankie Seward from the Burien PCC and Jimmie Huynh from the Redmond PCC!
Read moreStore wine tastings • Chocolate concerns • Ethics and company ownership • Cast-iron cooking • We love Wendy Wahman • Selling meat • Making great cake
Read morePhoto by Meryl Schenker
Journalist Rebekah Denn is a longtime PCC member and has edited the Sound Consumer since 2019. She is a regular contributor to The Seattle Times and other publications, with work including everything from investigative reporting to restaurant criticism (sometimes both at once.) The winner of two James Beard awards and other honors, she curated the 2017 “Edible City” exhibit at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry. She lives in Seattle with her omnivorous husband and three vegetarian children.
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