A farmer turned foodie, Andrea Bemis is truly manifesting the farm-to-table lifestyle. Here she shares her delicious recipe creations and adventures on her farm in Parkdale, Oregon.
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In 2008, my husband Taylor and I packed up our lives in Oregon and headed east to Massachusetts to work on his family's 60-acre organic vegetable farm. After several years of carefree employment and adventure, we sought something more meaningful.
Following three years at the large-scale operation, we decided to establish our own venture. We packed up again and relocated back to Oregon with our dog Henry and all our kitchen equipment in tow.
In 2012, we purchased 6 acres in Parkdale, Oregon and named it Tumbleweed Farm—a nod to our previously nomadic lifestyle. Despite significant challenges and extensive labor, we've developed successful routines producing organic vegetables.
We grow for our CSA members, local farmers markets, area restaurants, and of course, for my own cooking endeavors right here on the blog.
Working on the farm sparked my passion for fresh, healthy food. The experience taught me that food tastes best when eaten fresh and in season.
"If the farm is my office, the kitchen is my happy place."
Though I don't have formal culinary training, my enthusiasm for cooking and documenting recipes became my realized dream. This site aims to encourage purchasing fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients—promoting both health and pride in home cooking.
My cookbook celebrating seasonal eating and farm-fresh recipes. Order from your local bookstore or reach out for a signed copy!
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