PCC staff picks
This article was originally published in November 2021
For the inside scoop on PCC products, ask store staff members for their favorite picks. Here’s a sampling from team members in our Central District and Columbia City stores, including some foods made right in the neighborhood.
![Stephen Central District](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Stephen-Central-District-staff-800.jpg)
Stephen, Central District
Big Dipper Wax Works Candles
Stephen gifts their colorful beeswax candles to his mom’s girlfriend every year for Christmas.
![Arlo Central District](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Arlo-Central-District-staff-800.jpg)
Arlo, Central District
CommuniTea Kombucha
Arlo loves that they brew their refreshing green tea kombucha one block away at 21st & Union.
![Jason Central District](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jason-Central-District-staff-800.jpg)
Jason, Central District
Cannabis Basics
Jason uses their handmade oils and lotions for soothing the body and even mixes them with other oils for additional benefits.
![John Columbia City](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/John-Columbia-City-staff-800.jpg)
John, Columbia City
LaPierre Farms Honeycrisp apples
John goes for first-of-the-season Honeycrisp apples—they’re crisp and a sign that fall is here! While LaPierre’s crop is fleeting, we have more Honeycrisps on the way from other local farms.
![Chris Columbia City](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Chris-Columbia-City-staff-800.jpg)
Chris, Columbia City
Hempler’s sugar-free bacon
Chris sizzles up their lean, sugar-free bacon. PCC has sold Hempler’s products for years and the owner regularly stops by our stores.
![Kerri Columbia City](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Kerri-Columbia-City-staff-800.jpg)
Kerri, Columbia City
Pizza’zza Bellingham
Kerri loves their New York-style pies and classic ice cream sandwiches. Can’t make the trip to Bellingham? Find them in the freezer aisle!
![Laura Columbia City](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Laura-Columbia-City-staff-800.jpg)
Laura, Columbia City
Coro foods
Laura recommends Coro for their creative flavors crafted in small batches. Plus, they just released marmalades to accompany their charcuterie.
![Shae Central District](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Shae-staff-CD-majories-plantains-800.jpg)
Shae, Central District
Miss Marjorie’s Steel Drum Plantains
Shae savors the Caribbean flavor of their plantains, crafted just a half mile away.