Hail to the Farmers
The cafe menu at the Blue Scorcher is seasonally driven, and we are very interested in getting our ingredients as locally as possible. Therefore, we really rely on local growers. We love the farmers who supply us with produce, eggs, flowers, herbs and goodness of all kinds! During the growing season, we average about 80% of our produce from local farms. Local produce is used for everything from fresh raspberry tarts to our garnish.
We are very lucky to have such incredible produce grown within a 50 mile radius. We enjoy our interactions with farmers, the freshness of what they deliver, and the security of knowing how our ingredients are grown. We delight in passing the bounty of freshness onto our customers. Stop by the River People Farmer's Market and other local markets to meet our farmers, those who work hard to provide food security to our community. Take home some of their beautiful products to enjoy in your own kitchen.
The Zimmerman family has been producing great food for three generations. Tom and April have ten acres in organic vegetable production. Tom’s mother orchestrates a network of honey bees. Anything honey sweet at the bakery is so because of Zimmerman bees. We enjoy a wide range of vegetables from that 10 acre “garden” year round in the cafe. Tom has been a reliable and kind guide through what is in season as we prepare our menus each month. Though Glory B Farms is primarily a wholesale farm, you can often see their beautiful vegetables at the Astoria Cooperative.
Not only do we love purchasing local and organic produce, we love supporting farms that actively work towards reversing the effects of climate change. Julie Hackett founded her farm in 2021, and she works hard to fix the soil erosion and restore the health of the local watershed. Her farm is surrounded by forest and a perennial creek, and she one day hopes to see the salmon return to that creek from her efforts and hard work. Their produce is beautiful and delicious, and it would do you good to follow their Instagram to keep track
The Blue Scorcher was lucky enough to meet Josh Newman in 2023 and welcome him to our kitchen. He has contributed so much, and we are beyond happy to purchase local greens and produce from him during the growing season. He also has a stand at the Sunday Market in Astoria every week, so we highly recommend supporting his farm! He and his wife Jane have glorious bunches of leafy greens, delicious vegetables, and wonderful smiles! If you’re lucky, you might see their daughter/little helper Vivian when you visit their stand.
The cafe menu at the Blue Scorcher is seasonally driven, and we are very interested in getting our ingredients as locally as possible. Therefore, we really rely on local growers. We love the farmers who supply us with produce, eggs, flowers, herbs and goodness of all kinds! During the growing season, we average about 80% of our produce from local farms. Local produce is used for everything from fresh raspberry tarts to our garnish.
We are very lucky to have such incredible produce grown within a 50 mile radius. We enjoy our interactions with farmers, the freshness of what they deliver, and the security of knowing how our ingredients are grown. We delight in passing the bounty of freshness onto our customers. Stop by the River People Farmer's Market and other local markets to meet our farmers, those who work hard to provide food security to our community. Take home some of their beautiful products to enjoy in your own kitchen.
The Zimmerman family has been producing great food for three generations. Tom and April have ten acres in organic vegetable production. Tom’s mother orchestrates a network of honey bees. Anything honey sweet at the bakery is so because of Zimmerman bees. We enjoy a wide range of vegetables from that 10 acre “garden” year round in the cafe. Tom has been a reliable and kind guide through what is in season as we prepare our menus each month. Though Glory B Farms is primarily a wholesale farm, you can often see their beautiful vegetables at the Astoria Cooperative.
Not only do we love purchasing local and organic produce, we love supporting farms that actively work towards reversing the effects of climate change. Julie Hackett founded her farm in 2021, and she works hard to fix the soil erosion and restore the health of the local watershed. Her farm is surrounded by forest and a perennial creek, and she one day hopes to see the salmon return to that creek from her efforts and hard work. Their produce is beautiful and delicious, and it would do you good to follow their Instagram to keep track
The Blue Scorcher was lucky enough to meet Josh Newman in 2023 and welcome him to our kitchen. He has contributed so much, and we are beyond happy to purchase local greens and produce from him during the growing season. He also has a stand at the Sunday Market in Astoria every week, so we highly recommend supporting his farm! He and his wife Jane have glorious bunches of leafy greens, delicious vegetables, and wonderful smiles! If you’re lucky, you might see their daughter/little helper Vivian when you visit their stand.