Author Archives: Brandy

Fresh Food

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Brandy

My food year has two seasons, pantry and farmer’s market. Pantry season runs from November through April, market season starts around May Day. As it is mid-May just now I am awash again in fresh lettuce, spring radishes, garlic scapes, … Continue reading →

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Mobile artisan bread maker in Bremerton

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Brandy

I was on my way to a beekeeper’s house off Kitsap Way on Saturday when I saw a truck that said “Artisan bread”. I veered over to the shoulder quickly thinking I need a bumper sticker that says I break … Continue reading →

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Bremerton Farmers Market opens!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Brandy

The Bremerton Farmers Market kicked off its summer season on Thursday, May 3. Mayor Patty Lent was on hand to cut the ribbon to mark the official start of the market. The unexpectedly damp cool weather didn’t prevent dedicated shoppers … Continue reading →

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Apiary update

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Brandy

It’s package day! Last year we hived our first two packages of bees. After catching and buying several swarms, we went into winter with five hives. Three hives made it back out into spring. Of those, two have had dysentery. … Continue reading →

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