Thea has been with the Neighborhood Farmers Markets for 25 years and knows her stuff when it comes to sourcing and eating local. A life-long Seattleite, Thea’s family has called the Emerald City home for three generations and passed down a love of traditional holiday dishes. Check out recipes for Thea’s favorite classics, Latkes and Apple Sauce!

A born and raised Washingtonian and manager of the Columbia City and West Seattle farmers markets, Shane Clayburn knows a thing or two about cooking local. In his recipe for vegan stuffing, he features roughly twelve types of local produce, not to mention a loaf of slightly stale bread, (for sopping up delicious broth, of course), which can also be sourced locally. Nearly all the ingredients in this dish can be found at your local farmers market!

Market Manager Sean Akers is our king of heartiness. A real meat-n-potatoes guy, Sean can always be counted on for a recipe that will fill your belly and warm your soul. His adaptation of Bon Appetit’s Cornbread Stuffing is no exception, a delicious take on the Thanksgiving classic. Find the ingredients you need at the farmers market!

Jonica Strongman, Manager of the West Seattle Farmers Market, knows that the way to the heart is through the stomach. (Just ask her husband Kel). She shared her family’s recipe for hearty potato leek soup to help us warm our bellies and spirits this holiday season. The best part? You can find nearly all these ingredients at your local farmers market.

“Holiday Season” is synonymous with “Feasting Season” in our book. Whether you’re hosting a socially distanced gathering, or intimate dinner for two, (or one, let’s be honest), now’s the time to enjoy Washington’s autumn bounty to the fullest. Check out our round up of local-ingredient forward dishes for cozy cooking sessions at home.