I purchased Hempler's center cut smoked bacon three times…read more All three times the product tasted horrible smelling up the house as it cooked. I've had bacon like that over the years, but rarely. I always though the meat was bad until someone said it tastes TOO gamey. What ever. I tried three times to be fair. The bacon I bought was horrible tasting.

Yesterday I went to the Lummi Seafood Market at the Lummi Te'Ti'Sen Center near Ferndale WA exit…read more260 off the I-5. I was greeted so warmly and had the honor of meeting Paul and George. I shared with them that I was purchasing a special treat for my best friend who recently had a tumor from her head. I was watching salmon be fileted right before my eyes. I purchased king salmon freshly harvested by generational Lummi fisherman. Today I traveled to cook this for my friend as she recovers. Embarrassing as it is I called in to ask the best method to cook the salmon and how to tell if it's done. Over the phone I was instructed by a very friendly employee. And what do you know!? The market has a pintrest! My friend and I extend our gratitude for this salmon. There's just something I can't put into words knowing that this harvest is being used for healing. A special thank you to the stewards of the land who have been fishing in the Salish Sea since time immemorial. Muchisimas gracias.

It's a long drive from Seattle but we came back with a whole bunch of great looking delicacies…read more Some of my all time favorite seafood in one stop. Fresh king salmon, super fresh spotted shrimp, halibut cheeks and ikura (salmon roe). Yeah baby! We'll be back for sure. I was tempted to try the fish-n-chips next door but a worker there was looking at me like he suspected I was going to rob him or something so we went elsewhere.

This little place was built with very high standards and a lot of love. We have been going to the…read moreCheese Shop since it was located further back on the property. The new building has indoor seating for the blustery days, and outdoor seating in the shade or in the sun with views of the large pond and friendly goats (and sometimes baby cows). There is also a drive through window... inside you will find amazing cheeses many of which are prepackaged in smaller quantities for convenience or the friendly and attentive employees will cut for you from the blocks. In addition to cheese, they have Edaleen's ice cream yummmmm!! Coffees, sandwiches and lite fare. They also have some souvenir type items and t shirts. The Cheese Shop is a well kept secret and definitely worth the drive.. you will Not be disappointed!!! It's an amazing little spot! I have gone yet but I believe they are offering tours of the cheese plant as well as some Cheese making classes.

It was closed on Saturday 8/1/26 at 3pm when we stopped by. Everything was roped off. Construction?…read moreClosed? Website does not mention the tasting room or hours. Phone is a message directing you to website. Recommend calling before stopping by. Unable to rate the cheese.

I drive all the way to Ferndale from Bellingham to shop at this location. I find the staff…read morefriendlier, the experience more pleasant. Not a fan of the B'ham location nor the owner there. I don't know who does the hiring at either location but what a world of difference!!!

If the cashiers are going to so gleefully circle the number at the bottom of the receipts, under…read morethe phrase "today you saved", they should be more accurate. Today I purchased a honeydew melon ($4.99 at Fred Meyer) for $8.99. Also, a frozen dinner entree for $3.29. The cashier announced, 'You saved $24.80." WHAT!?!? When I pointed out that I, in fact, DID NOT save $24.80, she looked at me as if I had just run over her dog with a bulldozer. Clean this up, please!

One of the nicest grocery stores I've ever been to. There are sooo many tasty looking deli items…read morefrom Asian hot bar, premade sandwiches and dozens of salads (pasta, broccoli, potato, noodle, etc). Everything was stocked so well and looked very fresh. The bakery here is also out of control. Dangerous! I got the Mediterranean veggie sandwich on olive focaccia bread. It came with housemade chips. Holy smokes, just absolutely delicious. A little expensive for a grocery store but better price and value than any restaurant! Plus they have a full seating area to sit and enjoy your meal. Thank you!

Hit up the deli area for a wrap to go for lunch. It was reasonably priced. They have a decent…read moreamount of grab and go options. It's nice there is a self checkout area for grab and go items.

Being a transplant from America's Dairyland (Wisconsin), I don't often seek out locally produced…read moresmall batch cheese in Washington. I don't think of myself as a cheese snob, but maybe that's best for others to judge. That being said, many of the small WA producers seem to cater to the gourmet crowd, with specialty cheeses at premium prices . Twin Sisters, on the other hand, was such a pleasant surprise, being very unpretentious and down to earth. In other words, they were just making and selling darn good cheese. The blue cheese they're most known for was very creamy with an intense flavor. The others we tasted were very tasty as well. In addition to the four cheeses they make themselves, they also sell a variety of cheeses from other producers, both locally and outside of the area as well as specialty meats and other craft products. The service was super friendly and informative too. A great find and I was happy to learn their products are also available in the Seattle area at the fancier grocery stores.

The people in there are fantastic!! You can find many cheeses from around the world and there own…read moreWhatcom Blue which is subtle but so tasty.

This review is from my experience at a special event at Yeah Baby Boards, an evening class about…read morehow to create a charcuterie cup. Yeah Baby Boards is a surprise in downtown Ferndale, a fun place to learn about charcuterie as well as a place to buy premade boards and sandwiches. We had a great time learning to make a charcuterie cup, owner Crystal was kind, patient, and made assembling the piece fun. These boards are amazing, they're packed with healthy and mostly local ingredients. Crystal has a style that ensures everyone who receives a board is impressed with the aesthetics as well as the assortment of veggies, fruits, and Italian meats. I will definitely return o Yeah Baby Boards, I think their charcuterie boards will make great gifts that will amaze the recipients. And Yeah Baby is a great place to get together for an activity doing something fun.

Heard about this small business located on Main street in Ferndale a while back and we finally got…read moreto try them out/purchased the Chef's Choice Charcuterie Board to bring with us to thanksgiving (we were guests at someone else's house this year). It was ready for quick and easy pick up on time! Got a parking spot right in front. Board was a big hit and we are planning on purchasing MORE boards for Christmas (which we will be hosting). Can't wait to branch out and try more items off the menu. Everything was super fresh and was so artistically arranged it was hard to break into it but we of course got over that haha! The cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts...everything more delicious with each bite! So beautiful and even garnished with fresh flowers! Highly recommend this business and we can't wait to go back!

The staff in the jewelry department are amazing! My mom had lost a ring that she received as a…read morebirthday present from four years ago and we went to look for something similar and Adam went so far above and beyond to find out if Fred Meyer still sold the ring and if we could get it and he had it shipped to the store in Bellingham and made all the difference in getting a surprise gift for my mom. The time that Adam took looking up the exact ring and where it was was so impressive and kind of him. I've never had a bad experience in this jewelry department or the grocery store. I highly recommend if you're looking for some beautiful jewelry and extremely helpful staff to go to the Fred Meyer on Baker view Road. When the ring arrived, I spoke with Persia and she was so helpful in making sure that it was the right ring and I truly appreciated her help as well.

We have been shopping at the Bakerview Fred Meyers for decades…read more Both the grocery and pharmacy. Lately the pharmacy has been very difficult to deal with, not having the prescriptions filled on time. Not answering the phone. No drive up window service and today they probably lost any further business from us after hanging up on our and our doctor's phone calls.

I admit that I haven't tried any of the BBQ sauces and I don't plan to. Here's why: they may have…read morewon awards and all but from reading the labels on Mild and Spicy BBQ Sauce bottles the fourth ingredient is high fructose corn syrup. After all that is known about the detrimental HFCS is not a natural sugar. It's just a cheap sweetener and a money saver for the food company that uses it. It can cause a variety of digestive and health problems. In addition to HFCS, regular corn syrup is used. Brown sugar is the 2nd listed ingredient so this tells you that these sauces contain a lot of sugar. There are very good BBQ sauces out there which don't use all that sugar and don't use HFCS. When I'm not in the mood to make up my own BBQ sauce, those are the ones I search out and buy.

Such a great business to work with! Marilee is always very friendly and has helped fulfill many…read morerush orders for our company. The products are carefully packaged, always fresh and arrive very quickly. I'd encourage any business that sells local Washington snacks to give them a call!

I have purchased mozzarella cheese made by this company for the last 8 out of 9 baked pastas I…read moremade. One time I had to use another cheese and it was sad. This cheese from ferndale is literally the best I've had. I've been to Europe a couple times, had many imported cheeses etc. I stand by this assessment. These guys grow the feed for the cows, milk the cows and make the cheese at the same farm. That is so beautiful and impressive, and a great example for others stiving to produce a quality product. Anyways. I am obsessed with their mozzarella. Once you try it, you will be too. 10 stars out of 5 Stars. 200% achieved. Epic.

The next time you find yourself in Bellingham, Washington, take a trip out to the Ferndale…read moreFarmstead to meet Washington's own local artisan cheese maker, Daniel Wavrin. Call and make an appointment to take a tour for a nominal fee, which includes a cheese sample. It was fascinating to learn their seed to cheese story firsthand. It was nice to meet the cows who produce the milk too. A few years ago, we came across their cheeses when we were at the Sunnyside Progressive Dinner. Daniel and his wife Lydia were at the Cote Bonneville Tasting room to share their delicious products. In fact, they had a cheese washed in the Cote Bonneville Syrah. We have been fan ever since. They have an amazing variety of cheeses and great recipes on their website. Thank goodness we can find their wonderful cheeses at our local grocery stores More cheese, please.