This meal was created with love and intention, it took years to prepare, months to grow, and hours and hours to harvest. As I plated each course and set them in front of our friends that gathered at the table underneath the pines on our farm, I felt fulfilled and proud of my role as a farmer, of the community that I am a part of, and the willingness of my friends to trust us with feeding them and theirs.

As we enter into a season of traditional thankfulness and festivity, I’m hoping that we all accept the invitation to change our lenses. Like Second Harvest, and Northwest Harvest, I hope we’ll back up and see the need for systemic and policy changes in the realm of food justice, and see where we can make a difference as individuals.

Fall provides us the perfect palette to get creative and think outside the box when it comes to entertaining. There are so many gorgeous places to set up a table, so much unbelievable scenery to enjoy, ambiance galore, right at our fingertips, and with some advanced planning and a little extra effort, you can gift your guests with a truly memorable experience that goes far beyond the food served.

Gather was created by Jessica Garza and Alexandra Hoskins, with the desire to create a community of women who ran small businesses rooted in agriculture, or sold and developed western goods. This fall Gather will be hosting its first Market in the Mountains at Moose Valley Ranch in beautiful Springdale, WA, sharing the peace and majesty of rural life with a side of live music, quality wares and food trucks.

Chuck Reininger started making wine at home in the early 90’s, channeling his passion for nature into the craft while paying particular attention to soil conditions and climate which can greatly influence the quality of the product in the bottle. His early dedication paid off as Reininger was one of the first 10 bonded wineries in the region.

Ask a farmer how many jobs they do each day and they will likely rattle them off one by one. The same can be said about winemakers. And brewers. And artists. There's nothing easy about entrepreneurship, but up on Green Bluff, the folks at Wildland Cooperative are approaching their new business the only way they know how—together.

Autumn is David’s favorite time of year in the garden. There is so much to harvest after months of plant growth. From cooking with carrot or turnip tops to saving seeds, here are a few of his tips to get the most out of your harvest.

“Who puts people in dirt in white?” jokes Celeste Shaw, community staple and owner of Chaps, as she stands in a bare field where a 300-foot-long communal table will pop-up and play host to 275 guests just two days later. Beginning in 2019, the farm and family has hosted Terrain Table here, a fundraiser for Terrain, the Spokane-based non-profit.

Sniff, swirl, sniff, sip, swish, swallow, close eyes in pleasure, repeat. These eight actions can allow one to enjoy a wine on their own, but when performed alongside others, they open the door to a communal experience. By sharing a toast, taste or bottle, wine can be a conduit for deeply rooted community connections.

“Who puts people in dirt in white?” Celeste Shaw, community staple and owner of Chaps, jokes as we stand on the ground that will transform into a 275+ person table in two short days.

An event two years in the making, coordinated with great professionalism, and even greater patience, by Walla Walla Valley Wine, Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine made a comeback in 2022 worth the wait! With a style distinctly Rhone, but with a reach that defies region, Syrah was the subject of celebration this year, bringing people from all over the United States, as well as destinations beyond, to the Walla Walla Valley, and most importantly together.

Tim Schotzko was already closely — “but not obsessively” — following barbecue when he tasted the life-changing bite of brisket. And that’s when it turned from a backyard hobby to an obsession. Four and a half years after that inspirational bite of brisket and about a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shotzkos opened Miss Huddy’s Barbecue, bringing a taste of central Texas to the people of the Palouse.

Smoothies are a perfect vehicle for nutritional goodness, but it can be easy for smoothies, meant as a snack or meal, to become loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners and plenty of ingredients you probably can’t pronounce. The most satiating smoothies will include some protein, healthy fat and complex carbs. Having this combination will be satisfying and deliver you optimal nutrients. Let’s put it into practice.