August 20, 2021 - Inspiration

There are so many ways to be inspired in this world we live in. Take the pepper plants above as an example. These Sarit Gat chili peppers from Uprising Seeds look like sculptures to me. I am inspired by this vibrant landscape we work on, by the history it holds, and by what it produces for us here on the farm. But the work I do really comes alive when I get to meet and connect with the people that buy our produce. Everyday folks like you and me that love to cook and eat and also skilled craftspeople that work everyday in kitchens across this region. There are chefs in the greater Seattle area who ply their skills and inspiration to create sustenance, experience, beauty, and flavor using some of our produce.

We were lucky to have the team from Archipelago and their families to the farm last week and it was lovely to get to know them, learn more about their work and inspiration and share some of ours. The produce we grow goes on to do such incredible things in the hands of nurturing and creative people like Amber and Aaron of Archipelago. Together they hold culture and community at the center of their work and it informs what they cook and how they prepare it. You will taste that love and commitment when you go to their restaurant and you will feel like you are being welcomed home. Having Amber and Aaron and their team on the farm is an indispensable part of working in the food system and an inevitable part of our human experience with food and with community around a table. The geographic and human landscape we live in informs our collective story and our individual lives. The two are inextricable.

photo credit: @archipelagorestaruant

We feel inspired by the their visit and their work and feel so grateful for the time they spent on the farm with us! We are also grateful for the amazing documentation of their trip to the farm. Thank you Amber for these amazing photographs! Find these photos and a document of their day at the farm here: @archipelago_restaurant and follow, like, comment, share. And please, please inspire yourself. Make a reservation!

photo credit: @archipelago_restaurant