I really miss Korea…. It is topographically freaking gorgeous and has far more culture collected over millennia than we could ever hope to catch up to here in our little baby country. When you have a (food) culture that has developed for this long … you know, before refrigeration (yes, there was a
One of the most common questions our farm is asked is how we manage pests. Rainshadow is certified organic which not only means we have a responsibility to uphold certain farming techniques set by the USDA, but we also find it in our heart space to farm in a way that is regenerative
Of all the places I’ve been, nowhere has been more culinarily diverse than Vietnam. The country is actually pretty damn big, so every region has an entirely different food culture and dishes to go along with produce locally grown and in season. (Yeah, turns out most people don’t eat food from other countries
Last week, our summer season began. We welcomed 7 new interns into their canvas tent cabins and prepared for an intensive week of orientation, learning all the systems of the farm. Our first day was completely engulfed by the topic of water. As the most crucial building block of life, the key to success
Summer is almost here! After all the snow and rain, I’m looking forward to warmer weather andfresh summerfruits and veggies. As we head into the new season, here are some simple tips for making the most of your weekly CSA basket: Prioritize Decide what has the shortest shelf life and use those
You are so busy, I know. We value healthy food, we value shopping local and organic, we value our families, but we have no damn time. Ever. So because of this, I am basically in a love affair with my Instant Pot. You should know this about me by now. It is an
Unless you have lived under a rock for the last decade, you are fully aware of the diet super-fad "gluten free". I think one of the only good things to come out of this way of eating is the resurrection of the spaghetti squash, now available anywhere, and more or less year round.
The biggest problem we face as conscious consumers is unknown and untrustworthy food. If you’re like us, you spend time in the grocery store reading labels and calculating the hidden cost of food on the shelf. Where was this grown? What exactly are all these difficult-to-pronounce ingredients? Is this the RIGHT choice for
Is a farm share the right fit for you? We are so excited you have made the choice to join our farm community. We believe that you need food that you can trust, fresh from the ground. We have made it our life’s work to provide the Central Oregon community with certified organic
Everyone loves salty, smokey goodness. Everyone… even vegans. This is why tempeh bacon and soy ham exist. However, these are not soy, no sir. These are pastured ham hocks. Cured, smoked, and perfect. They actually remind me of babi guling that I ended up needing to eat far too many times in Bali. I
