I attended the Seattle Farmer Chef Connection Monday, and had a great time catching up with some cool northwest farmers and chefs! The event was produced by the Seattle chapter of Chef's Collaborative and Portland based eco-trust in an effort to get farmers and chefs to know each other better and learn to look at the world through the others' eyes. In a busy kitchen it is difficult to stop, and have a conversation about the beautiful produce that local farmers grow and deliver, but at these events the pace is slow and the passion is shared. The farmer can learn from the chef by asking how the final product will be used and stored, and the chef learns from the farmer at what stage the product is at it's finest. The event was really fun and informational, and was followed by a beer, wine, cheese, oyster & chocolate tasting. I even scored some oyster shells from Bill at Taylor Shellfish for my chickens! Yum!
I was there to promote my herbs- I sell fresh herbs for infusing in cocktails or vinegars as well as traditional culinary herbs to chefs in the summer, and dried herbs, simple syrups and teas. And I was also with my new business partner, Jen Coe to promote our landscaping business called Good Food Gardens. It is a more veggie version of my Herban Farm Yard idea. We hope to inspire folks to plant their yards in food for themselves and share the excess with their neighbors' for food security. Use your own space or any empty space you can to garden good food, and if you need help at any stage, call us for a consultation. Jayne 206-898-2101 or Jen 206-384-0973
