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As the Rainier Beach Youth Stewards arrived on the foggy farm to begin final preparations for their Community Kitchen Dinner, the look of apprehension was evident on their faces. The day’s forecast was “rain showers,” something rarely seen in Seattle, especially in August. The group had been planning for... Read More

When Maggie and I first sat down to co-plan the menu for June’s Community Kitchens dinner, there was no lack of inspiration. From the chefs who had cooked in the months prior, to the Pride-themed “Taste the Rainbow” dinner from June 2022, to using glorious, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. In... Read More

To practice “eating locally” is to embrace the creativity and abundance of the foods and producers all around our communities. We can choose ingredients that come from nearby sources, and like the guest chefs at our May Community Kitchen event, we can go deeper by learning about and using... Read More

People have been fermenting food for as long as they have been domesticating plants and animals, with records showing early examples in 7,000 BCE.  Its primary use was to extend the shelf life of foods, ensuring stock in the harsh winter months. These days, many people turn to foods... Read More

Every year, it’s been a goal to work with Indigenous community during the month of November, Native American Heritage Month. I have mixed Indigenous Mexican ancestry myself and have developed a strong community here in the Pacific Northwest through the intertribal canoe journey movement. Many Indigenous chefs and community... Read More

This October, the Community Kitchens program went to work making delectable delights with winter squash and pumpkins grown at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands. We have a mission: to spread the word that many of the beautiful pumpkins and winter squash many of us love to purchase as... Read More

Tilth Alliance’s Community Kitchen Meals program is based at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands in South Seattle, and celebrates the diversity of food and food cultures in our neighborhood. Each month we partner with local home cooks and chefs to host an educational, cross-cultural event centered around a... Read More