Firefly Kitchens

Business Type: Producer

Seattle, WA

Environmental Sustainability
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Racial and Social Equity
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- Firefly Kitchens
- 844 Northwest 49th Street
- Seattle, WA 98107

About Us

Founded in 2010, Firefly Kitchens makes organic fermented vegetables, including different varieties of sauerkrauts and fermented carrots. We cultivate our living foods using a wild fermentation process and never add sugar, vinegar or heat to our products. Our goal is to make these delicious, gut-nourishing foods and inspire people to make them a part of everyday meals.

Our Products

Locally Made
- Preserved & Pantry Items
  - Fermented Foods

Additional Products

Classic Tonic, Cranberry Kraut, Curtido Salt, Emerald City Salt, Emerald City Tonic, Firefly Curtido Kraut, Firefly Fermented Hot Sauce, Firefly Kimchi Kraut, Garlic Jalapeño Carrots, Kimcheese, Kimchi Salt, Kimchi Tonic, Ruby Red Tonic, Salsa Viva Kraut

Our Services

Educational Experiences
- Classes
- Tours

Retail Info

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Where to Purchase

Farmers Markets
My Website
Phone Orders

Find us at these Farmers Markets

Location

- Firefly Kitchens
- Phone: 2064368399
- 844 Northwest 49th Street
- Seattle, WA 98107
- Open to the Public: No

Our Values

Learn more about the Eat Local First Values Indicators.

Environmental Sustainability
Eat Local First values the land, water, and ecosystems that sustain our local food systems. Businesses and organizations with the Environmental Sustainability indicator are committed to adopting practices that improve soil health, conserve natural resources, foster biodiversity, and reduce the use of fossil fuel-based pesticides and fertilizers. Seafood producers harvest responsibly to ensure the sustainability of wild fish stocks.
- Sustainability
  - Certified Organic
    A third-party certification identifying products free of chemical pesticides & fertilizers, hormones and preventative antibiotics.
Racial and Social Equity
Eat Local First values the inclusion and representation of historically underrepresented or marginalized groups in the food and farming industry. The owners of businesses and organizations with the Racial and Social Equity indicator have identified themselves as holding one or more marginalized identities.
- Woman Owned
  Owned by a person who identifies as a woman.

Wholesale Info

We work with Peterson to distribute some of our products in 1- and 5-gallon containers. All other products we self-distribute in the same quantities. Get in touch for pricing and other information by emailing us at sales@fireflykitchens.com or give us a call! We love working with local businesses creating delicious new menu items or refreshing an old standby by adding locally grown probiotics.

Products available for wholesale

- Locally Made
  - Preserved & Pantry Items
    - Fermented Foods
Additional Products
Classic Tonic, Cranberry Kraut, Curtido Salt, Emerald City Salt, Emerald City Tonic, Firefly Curtido Kraut, Firefly Fermented Hot Sauce, Firefly Kimchi Kraut, Garlic Jalapeño Carrots, Kimcheese, Kimchi Salt, Kimchi Tonic, Ruby Red Tonic, Salsa Viva Kraut
School Specific Wholesale Product Details: All of the produce we use to make our ferments is cleaned and processed by hand. We use a commercial grade food processor to shred the vegetables. Yin Yang Carrots: Julienned carrots fermented with fresh and dried ginger. We ferment these for 4 weeks and then refrigerate the final product. Classic Sauerkraut: Shredded green cabbage fermented for 4 weeks and then refrigerated. Emerald City Kraut: Shredded green cabbage, shredded kale, dried turmeric, dill, coriander and red chili pepper flakes, mixed and fermented for 4 weeks and then refrigerated. Ruby Red Sauerkraut: Shredded green cabbage, julienned carrots and beets and diced green onions fermented for 4 weeks and then refrigerated. Caraway Sauerkraut: Shredded green cabbage and caraway seeds fermented for 4 weeks and then refrigerated.

Sample Buyers

- Beecher's
- Reuben's Brews
- Broadfork
- Climate Pledge Arena
- PCC
Interested in selling to: Schools and childcare centers, Hunger relief organizations

Ordering & Distribution

Selling Season: Year Round
Order Methods: Email, Phone, Food Hub or Distributor
Distribution Methods: Direct Delivery, Distributor or Food Hub Delivery, Ship to Business, Pick Up
Delivery Days: By Appointment

Delivery Area

Zip Codes: 98103, 98107, 98117, 98134, 98104, 98101, 98144, 98112, 98102, 98109, 98119, 98199, 98195, 98105, 98115
Cities: Seattle

Additional Details

Sells "seconds" or cosmetically imperfect foods: No
Carries Liability Insurance: Yes
Food Safety Practices & Licenses: WSDA Food Processor License, Food safety plan
Interested in Forward Contracting: No

Last updated: 05/8/2024