Looking for a reason to celebrate? Look no further, because July is National Blueberry Month! Blueberries took the world by storm when the first commercial blueberry crop emerged in 1916, although they had been growing in the wild for centuries prior. Since then, they have become more than just a beloved fruit, but a cultural…
Something stands out when comparing organic and conventional produce: the price! Often times, the cost of organic produce is the primary detractor from buying organic fruits and veggies. Sitting side-by-side it can be difficult to even tell a difference between the two. This week, we look at some less-than-obvious benefits of organic fruit and some…
As the calendar turns into summer, it’s time for a new season of fruit! Thanks largely to global farming efforts, we’re able to get most every fruit at most any time. It’s awesome because we get all of our fruits out of season but it provides a false sense of growing seasons. All this to…
We’ve mentioned before on this blog how companies can motivate their employees through positive reinforcement (pizza!) and team events. Company BBQs are nice, but a little passe’ these days. At ThirdLeaf NW, we took an evening and went to a Mariners game as a team event. Heading to Safeco Field after work may not be logistically possible…
The sun is out, temperatures are up, and new fruits are hitting the shelves! Summer is prime time for enjoying fresh fruit. Not only is it cool, juicy, and refreshing, but there are so many varieties in season from June to August. June alone means the beginning of fresh cherries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, watermelon,…
Coming off of the last two years, people are a mix of eager to be back and downright exhausted. Many of us aren’t getting enough self-care in, but lucky for us, we’re coming up on the season of rest: summer! Weather is warming up, days are longer, and the earth just seems to smile. How…
Find yourself reaching for the coffee pot every afternoon? Or worse, dropping $7 on a latte every other day? Plain coffee is great (obviously), but sometimes it’s fun to switch things up. Plus, you can save some serious money by making your daily pick-me-up at home. We’ve gathered a mix of caffeinated and decaffeinated drinks…
Warm weather is finally here, and it brought fresh spring produce with it! Many fruits and veggies come into season with the month of May, including various types of berries and salad greens. Try one of these six recipes combining in-season produce with fruity and floral flavors! Sunshine Smoothie – The appeal is right there…
Did you know Washington State is home to over 1,000 wineries?! That’s a lot of grapes! Yakima Valley alone is known as Wine Country and contains over 90 of the state’s wineries. That’s nearly a tenth of the state’s wineries located in one 70-mile stretch. Many local wineries just kicked off the season with their…
When it comes to spring cleaning, the most common projects people usually turn to are purging their closet or scrubbing their home. However, there are so many spaces and things we interact with every day that get overlooked when it comes to spring cleaning time. Check out five uncommon spring-cleaning projects that will free up…