It is a Community Supported Kitchen.It is a sustainable model for community-scale food preparation and processing that honors culinary traditions and provides nutrient-dense foods. It is a place for community and community empowerment and nourishment. Through seasonal feasts, classes and volunteer opportunities, a CSK seeks to improve the transparency of food from farm to table. Our mission is to restore food integrity and traditional preparations to our regional food economy. We are committed to sourcing locally, planning seasonally, minimizing waste and working respectfully in direct relationship with our community of farmers, customers and fellow artisans.
As the phenomenon of CSKs grows, each one will be unique to those specific needs of its community. This is a gorgeous part of the model as it evolves from one community to the next. If you are interested in starting one in your community, I am happy to share my experience in this project with you. Just be in touch @ [email protected].
What we value:
- Food preparations that optimize bio-availability of nutrients
- Local and sustainably grown produce and pastured animal products purchased directly from farmers
- Respecting the true cost of food by paying farmers at a fair price for their products
- Collaborations with fellow artisans
- Community empowerment through education and social gathering
- Safe cookware to lower the risk of contamination by harmful metals and chemicals
Check out this article by Neighborhood Notes: Salt Fire and Time—Portland Welcomes First Community Supported Kitchen
