in season
It’s All Coming Off
It always starts slow, of course. One thing at a time. Dropping lusciously before us, making our mouth water with the absurd perfection of it. A crisp spear of asparagus. A plump cherry. Fat, candy-esque blueberries. But now. Oh, but the now! When it all starts coming at the same time. The branches, soils, and … Continued
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! We are reposting a sweet piece about a local favorite, Salsitas, “one of the best restaurants in the Yakima Valley that serves some of the most authentic Mexican traditional meals.” Like the silent smoke that finds an entrance in a forest, touches trees and spreads, the spirit of the season finds an entrance … Continued
Have a rooted holiday
Looking for something unique and local? Provisions Market in Yakima has a variety of cool rooted options, from hoodies to hats, a variety of shirts, hop tea towels AND our new photo cards, displaying some of our favorite spots throughout the Yakima Valley. Support local and grab some gifts for your friends and family!
one in eight: an inherently personal experience between brewer and farmer
rooted began it’s relationship with Cloudburst brewer, Steve Luke in 2016, over a fresh hop story, The Essence of Wetness. Since then, Steve continues to visit the Valley each harvest season to select hops and has forged a relationship with CLS Farms. This month, he shares with rooted, a personal journey from the hop field to … Continued
Plating Summer
Is it wrong to anthropomorphize a plate of greens? Is it true that just by looking at a photo of beautiful ingredients, it’s almost as satisfying as eating them*? After spending an hour with the prolific Chef Jessica Smith this week, it was clear I was in the presence of a true food artist. Drooling over … Continued