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eat local, queen anne
Eat Local caters to folks that don’t want to cook (whether that be out of laziness or inability). Here you can buy pre-made meals prepared with wholesome local ingredients. Its like having a personal chef that scours the farmers markets during the week then loads up your freezer with delicious ready to heat and eat entrees. Really, its absolute convenience without a hint of compromise- no concessions are made on quality ingredients nor on the spectacular dishes that contain them.Whats offered are dishes that I actually want to eat. To me, getting “take out” means a sub par meal only made worthwhile by the fact that it requires minimal effort on my behalf. On occasion, I want out of the kitchen and on those nights, I don’t expect to be satisfied- I just expect to be fed. Sad but true. I certainly don’t expect- Coq au Vin, Pork Cassoulet, Beef Wellington, Squash Risotto or handmade Smoked Salmon Tagliatelle pasta. All of these dishes (and many more) grace the ever changing seasonal menu at Eat Local. There are also house made desserts (Flourless Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, Seasonal Fruit Crisps), locally produced ice creams, wine, snack foods and even a freezer solely devoted to Thundering Hooves pasture raised meats. The entree sizes vary- 1, 2 or 4 servings and the option given of a reusable glass container that may be returned for a deposit to reduce waste. The Queen Anne store is open 7 days a week but if laziness is something one cares to expand on- Eat Local also offers delivery via Spud. The storefront, however, is worth checking out. Its a nice space- light and airy, the walls decorated with designs by Olympia artist Nikki McClure. Theres also a sweet little coffee bar that offers Stumptown lattes and Americanos for only a buck…superb coffee at a gas station price- that may in itself be worth the trip.
Posted on July 23, 2009 ()
Seattle is home.
Im a yoga teacher.
My time is spent... horseback riding, writing and reading too much.
Some of my favorite books- Welcome to the Machine (Derrick Jensen), I Know This Much Is True (Wally Lamb), East of the Mountains (David Guterson), Whores and Other Feminists (Jill Nagle), Cunt (Inga Muscio).
I am drawn to...
The Southwestern portion of the US- cacti and desolate dry sprawling earth.
Photography- pictures of people mainly, black and white.
Music- Mostly country. And anything that I can dance to.
Foods that I never tire of- blueberries, figs, squash, tempeh, radicchio, avocado, red grapes, heirloom tomatoes, tahini, olives, walnuts, asparagus, eggplant, cherries, kale, apple butter, pears, mango, mushrooms, melon, brussels sprouts, collard greens, peaches...
I abhor factory farming. To know my food is of utmost importance-where its been, how it was raised...I respect the earth and myself too much to plead ignorance. The family farm is collapsing under the weight of big business. I want to take responsibility for my food and I feel our current system fails to do that. I fully applaud those folks that are still living off the land and providing for their families. Having worked on small farms in the past and seen firsthand what sustainable farming (animal & vegetable) looks like- its apparent that our current conditions are far removed from the original respectable idea. It shows in our tasteless food, our declining health, our damaged environment.
I'm a fan of spicy foods- Indian and Thai cuisine.
My drinks- red wine, dark beer and a good gin neat.
Dessert- nice dark chocolate in small amounts, a fresh piece of fruit. I don't have much of a sweet tooth.
Coffee- good ol' fashioned drip, an espresso or an americano...always black.
Cooking, eating, interviews, road trips and photographs- I share my adventures here. I feel fortunate as hell and immensely grateful for the opportunity to visit farms, sample restaurants and meet the truly lovely folks behind it all.
Questions/comments? Email me at: cherie@cheriepicked.com
