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Many of our students express an interest in finding fresh, quality ingredients locally. There are also a wide range of classes and other resources that may be of interest. Programs for international students are also frequently asked about.

Local sources for fruits, vegetables, cheese, spices, and a wide range of other ingredients and food include:

Sources for kitchen supplies, pans, utensils, and other kitchen needs - some of my favorite places to shop:
Restaurant Supply
bargreen.com
 Tacoma, Fife, Seattle, Everett, Burnaby
 Yakima, Pasco, Spokane
 Portland, Bend
 
 
dicksrestaurantsupply.com
 Bellevue, Mount Vernon, Seattle
smartfoodservice.com
 Seattle, Everett, Bellingham, Lynnwood, Bellevue
 Tacoma, Tukwila, Olympia, Federal Way, Kent
 Bremerton, Kelso, Vancouver, Portland, Eugene
 Spokane, Union Gap, Richland |
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Kitchen Supply
surlatable.com
 Bellevue
 Kirkland
 Seattle
 Portland
 Tigard
 Lake Oswego
cooksworld.net
 Seattle
citykitchensseattle.com
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A wide range of cooking and culinary training opportunities can be found in the Seattle and Portland area. Many of these classes involve verbal instruction and may seem very fast-paced for English Language Learners. If unsure, phone the school for details before signing up for a class - some classes may be non-refundable.
Our two boys had fantastic volunteer experiences in Laos, Peru, and Senegal through the following organizations. Our youngest son spent an entire summer in Costa Rica and Mongolia...
We have hosted more than 30 students in our home since returning from Nagoya - including students from Macau, Hong Kong, China, France, and cities throughout Japan. Following is a link for a local organization as one starting point for prospective students.
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