Over 15 years ago, from somewhere deep in my childhood memories, I had a strong craving to eat delicious spinach pasta. Only, I could not buy it at local grocery stores or even the posh health food markets of the day. If I were going to eat it, I would have to teach myself to make it.

From my instinctive, rustic style of cooking, recipes would generally evoke rebellion from me. The recipe for Spinach Pasta called for using frozen spinach and squeezing the water out, which for a foodie who values nutrition, was sacrilege. I made it then the same way I make it today–from fresh organic baby spinach puréed and combined with organic semolina.

Transitioning from homemade in my kitchen to small-batch food production was as organic as the ingredients I use. Now I artfully craft organic pasta in my Bottene, a beautiful Italian-made pasta extruder from the oldest pasta manufacturing family in Italy. I have always loved sharing food with family and friends, and now I get to share it with many more through Wildly Beloved Foods.

Moon Valley Organics

“In 1998, Moon Valley was conceived out of a passion to live ethically and sustainably. Today that enthusiasm carries forth from our certified organic, permaculture farm and embraces traditional knowledge from our family of artisan farmers, herbalists and beekeepers. Each element coming together to create amazing products made from the best things on Earth!

Our design, research, production, and sales teams are an assembly of strong local community organizers, artists, parents, entrepreneurs, activists, engineers, doctors, herbalists, and farmers dedicated to living in and creating a more sustainable, wholesome world.

Our products are developed with the intention to nourish and heal your body, mind, and spirit, as well as to care for the Earth. Kim and Aaron Otto, creators of Moon Valley Organics, share their combined experiences in farming, healing, creativity/artistry, and activism to nurture a thriving business. Their quest for wholeness and well-being led them to develop their unique healing body care product”

More info at

https://www.moonvalleyorganics.com/

Mel O’Soup offers made in Olympia level local concentrated organic vegetable soups that are sold by the pint. As Mel says “Everyone needs more veggies and no one need pesticides!” Always gluten, corn, soy, night shade and salt free. The coconut milk and pumpkin cans used are BPA free. More info at https://www.facebook.com/MelOSoup/

Cute Things Seattle makes “bike bells are designed by the inspiration from the beauty of Washington.” Now available at our Eastside location.

Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchard is an organic & GAP certified family farm located in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Since 1980 we’ve been growing every fruit & nut tree that will grow in the Pacific Northwest, and providing the tastiest and most nutritious varieties to you, our most discerning customers.

We supply Olympia Food Co-ops with a seasonal array of nuts, fruits, jams and apple sauces. “We have a commercial kitchen at the farm, so these products are made right here on-site,” says co-owner Michael Dolan. In the summer, certified organic blueberries are available at the Co-ops. In fall, dozens of rare and unusual varieties of apples, Asian pears and kiwi berries become available along with fresh chestnuts.

Each April through December, we sell our whole line of products at the Olympia Farmers Market. Jams, jellies, fruit wines and apple sauces are always available, as well as rare heirloom fruits and seasonal nuts – including sweet chestnuts, hazelnuts, English and Black walnuts. You’ll also find a vast array of edible fruiting plants and trees ideally suited to the climate right here in South Puget Sound.

For more information about all Burnt Ridge does, visit our website
Check out our Facebook page for seasonal updates and specials!