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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 and organic

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

Farmers Markets
seattlefarmersmarkets.org

Broadway
Columbia City
Lake City
Magnolia
Phinney
University District
West Seattle

International Markets
uwajimaya.com
Seattle
Bellevue
Renton
Beaverton

 

Groceries
pccnaturalmarkets.com
Edmonds
Fremont
Greenlake
Issaquah
Kirkland
Redmond
Seward Park
View Ridge
West Seattle
skagitfoodcoop.com
Mt. Vernon
marlenesmarket-deli.com
Federal Way
Tacoma
mannanaturalmarket.com
Moutlake Terrace

kitchen items

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

 

Kitchen Supply
surlatable.com
Bellevue
Kirkland
Seattle
Portland
Tigard
Lake Oswego
cooksworld.net
Seattle
citykitchensseattle.com
Seattle

classes

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.

Cooking Classes
hipcooks.com

Seattle
Portland
booklarder.com
Fremont
bon-vivant.com

Wedgwood / View Ridge

 

Culinary Training
bon-vivant.com

Wedgwood / View Ridge

English Language Learning in the Kitchen
letsTalkCooking.org

Kenmore / Bothell

brochure

cultural exchange

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...

Junior High and High School
rusticpathways.com

 

High School and College
projects-abroad.net

exchange programs

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.

Homestays
ushomestay.com