Amy is an urban homesteader who grew up on a 200 acre farm. “Growing up on a farm we canned every year as items came into season, says Amy”. She still lives locally and now helps her growing audiences understand how to care for their produce to reduce food waste. As the Founder and CEO of The Cross Legacy, she has made it her mission to share her food hacks and tips … [Read more...] about Local urban homesteader shares her food hacks
Food and Drink
Fika Coffee House Opens at Farm 12
Fika: A Swedish custom to pause, enjoy a sweet treat, and a strong cup of coffee. Fika is also the name of a new bakery and coffee shop that is opening on-site at Farm 12. “Since we opened Farm 12 Restaurant, it’s always been a hustle. The constant buzz of people going in and out, the lunch rush, the two hour wait for brunch—we love it all, but we never felt a pause,” says … [Read more...] about Fika Coffee House Opens at Farm 12
Wine Pairings for the Holiday Season
The holidays are such a magical time of ageless traditions with loved ones. The weather is crisp but cozy, and this part of the year can only be made better with a glass of amazing wine and a bountiful meal. Make the most of this holiday season and try these delectable wine pairings. 2020 Family Estate 100% Pinot Noir Lachini Vineyards Most think they know what to … [Read more...] about Wine Pairings for the Holiday Season
Ricardo’s Kitchen + Bar new ownership
“When you make food that is undeniably good, people will continue to come back,” said Shane Holland, the new owner of Ricardo’s Kitchen + Bar in Lacey. Established in 2003, Ricardo’s has a reputation for serving top-grade ingredients from local vendors including custom dry-aged beef lovingly called Sexy Beef. Under the careful eye of French-born and -trained Chef Mikael, the … [Read more...] about Ricardo’s Kitchen + Bar new ownership
In the Pink! Crumbl Cookies Open in Lacey
Fill your eye-catching pink Crumbl boxes with memorable cookies in the new Lacey Hawks Prairie location. Mixers twirl 20 hours a day while ovens bake ever changing varieties served warm upon serving. A cadre of workers are measuring, scooping, icing, and pulling trays of pleasingly large cookies. It smells good, too. “I spent two years looking for a place,” says Doug Clark, … [Read more...] about In the Pink! Crumbl Cookies Open in Lacey