Recipes & More (blog)

Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May, and what better way to honor mom than with a garden party? It's easy to create an enchanting backyard or patio gathering for your mom, grandma, or any other special mother figure in your life! Read on for inspiration including recipes for English Tea Sandwiches and Egg Bites featuring some of our favorite local delights like organic pasture-raised eggs from Stiebrs, fresh seasonal fruit and veggies, Seattle Bagel Bakery cream cheese, and more.

Elevate your next tea party with delightful tea sandwiches! These dainty delights are more than just finger food – they're a delicious way to add a touch of sophistication and charm to your gathering. Each bite-sized sandwich offers a burst of flavor, from the refreshing coolness of cucumber and cream cheese to the richness of smoked salmon and herbs. Because they're small and easy to eat, they allow your guests to mingle and indulge in a variety of savory and delightful options. Plus, the beautiful presentation – often with crusts removed and cut into elegant shapes – adds a touch of whimsy to your brunch table.

Just like Smith Brothers Farms, Uli's Famous Sausage is deeply rooted in Washington, proudly serving the local community for more than two decades. German Master Butcher Uli Lengenberg shares the beginnings of Uli's Famous Sausage, which first opened its doors at the iconic Pike Place Market in May 2000.

Every year in May, we team up with Fred Hutch to kick off our annual Drink Pink campaign. We started and continue to do this campaign in honor of the Smith family matriarch, our employees and customers, and their families who have been affected by cancer. Find out how you can treat yourself to something a little sweet and help us do a lot of good.

Regrowing food from scraps is not only economical but also incredibly satisfying. Not to mention, it's a great way to reduce waste and enjoy fresh produce right from your own garden.

Pasta is the ultimate canvas for creativity. With just a handful of ingredients and a dash of imagination, you can transform simple noodles into a culinary masterpiece. From fresh veggies to succulent seafood, the pasta-bilities are as endless as your appetite.

Love a showstopping brunch or need healthy breakfasts for a crowd? Look no further than egg bites! Egg bites are protein powerhouses and are endlessly customizable. Plus, they're great for using up leftover odds and ends at the end of the week for weekend breakfasts. Got leftover broccoli and cheese? Simply whisk them into eggs! Not enough diced ham and peppers to use in anything else? Egg bites to the rescue! They're incredibly easy and quick to make, are perfect for meal prepping, and store beautifully in the fridge for healthy grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week.

Creamy, cheesy, and easy—those are three of our favorite adjectives when it comes to a meal. Perfect for days when comfort is a top priority, this easy mac and cheese is ready in just minutes!

Next time you make your morning cup of joe, don't toss those grounds—put them to work in your garden instead!

These DIY fire starters are not only practical and effective but also eco-friendly, using materials that would otherwise end up in the trash: egg cartons, dryer lint, and those tiny nubs of broken crayons that are too small to color with.