“ I can’t imagine growing up without the ability to get lost in the forest and see the ocean in the same afternoon. The people and community in Kitsap are awesome, warm and welcoming. I’ve always been proud to be from Bremerton.”

Here’s a brief look at the 15,000 year history of the Kitsap Peninsula!

Beth is a force to be reckoned with, caring for her tiny human by day and saving lives by night. That seems like a lot but then there is Cactus and Clay, her small-batch side hustle which she runs out of her garage.

She sets the table and invites all (or as many as she can fit since her events often sell out) to the table.

These days organic foods can pretty much be found at most mainstream grocery stores…no specialty store is necessarily needed. For this list, we focused not only on organic but also local, farm-driven, community-focused stores that offer an abundance of healthy natural options.