The Stone Soup Kitchen - Home of Nils' Magic Kimchi

08/25/2026

We are at the Renton Farmers Market from 3 to 7 today‼️.

08/23/2026

🌶️ SUNDAY = KIMCHI DAY! 🌶️

We’re set up at THREE farmers markets today, so come find us and stock up on your Nils’ Magic Kimchi!

📍 Ballard Farmers Market | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 West Seattle Farmers Market | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Auburn Farmers Market | 10 AM–3 PM

🍎 APPLE KIMCHI ALERT!

We’ve got a limited amount of our Apple Kimchi available today—and this stuff has been going FAST! If you’ve been hearing people talk about it and haven’t tried it yet, today is a great day to see what all the excitement is about.

Come early if Apple Kimchi is on your shopping list! Once today’s supply is gone, it’s gone. 🍎🔥

🥢 FREE samples
🌱 Vegan
🌾 Gluten-free
🚫 No sugar added
🫙 Made with live cultures
❤️ Locally handcrafted in Tacoma

Come say hi, try a sample, and take home a jar—or two! 😉

See you at the markets today!

08/22/2026

🌶️ IT’S KIMCHI DAY! 🌶️

We’re out at THREE farmers markets today with plenty of locally handcrafted Nils’ Magic Kimchi ready for you!

📍 Tacoma’s Proctor Farmers Market | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 Puyallup Farmers Market | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 Seattle’s South Lake Union Farmers Market | 10 AM–3 PM

🍎 And YES… we have COSMIC APPLE KIMCHI!

Our Cosmic Apple Kimchi has quickly become the new craze and talk of the town, and we’re bringing a limited supply to the markets today. If you’ve been hearing about it and wondering what all the fuss is about, come grab a FREE SAMPLE and taste it for yourself!

⚠️ Quantities are limited, so come early!

🥢 FREE samples
🌱 Vegan
🌾 Gluten-free
🚫 No sugar added
🫙 Made with live cultures
❤️ Locally handcrafted in Tacoma

Come say hi, stock up on your favorites, and grab some Cosmic Apple Kimchi before it disappears! 🍎🔥

Thank you for continuing to support our little local business. We couldn’t do this without you! ❤️

08/16/2026

🥬 SUNDAY = KIMCHI DAY! 🥬

We’re headed to THREE farmers markets today with plenty of fresh, handcrafted Nils’ Magic Kimchi and FREE SAMPLES! ❤️

📍 Find us TODAY at:

🌿 Seattle’s Ballard Farmers Market • 9 AM–2 PM
🌿 West Seattle Farmers Market • 10 AM–2 PM
🌿 Auburn Farmers Market • 10 AM–3 PM

🍎 APPLE KIMCHI IS HERE!

We have a LIMITED amount of our popular Cosmic Crisp Apple Kimchi available at the markets today. If Apple Kimchi is your favorite—or you’ve been waiting to try it—come early! Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

🌺 Stop by, say Aloha, and grab a FREE SAMPLE!

As always, Nils’ Magic Kimchi is:

🌱 Vegan
🌾 Gluten Free
🚫 No Sugar Added
🥬 Handcrafted in small batches

♻️ BRING YOUR JARS BACK!
Get a 50¢ credit for every clean Nils’ Magic Kimchi jar you return.

⭐ And don’t forget your loyalty rewards—12 jars = a FREE jar!

Come stock up for the week and support local. ❤️

See you at the market!

08/15/2026

🥬 IT’S KIMCHI SATURDAY! 🥬

We’re out at THREE farmers markets today and ready to hook you up with your favorite Nils’ Magic Kimchi! ❤️

📍 Find us today from 9 AM–2 PM at:

🌿 Maple Valley Farmers Market
🌿 Tacoma’s Proctor Farmers Market
🌿 Puyallup Farmers Market

🍎 APPLE KIMCHI FANS — WE’VE GOT YOU!

We have a LIMITED amount of our popular Cosmic Crisp Apple Kimchi with us today. Once it’s gone, it’s gone—so come early if you want to get your hands on a jar!

And of course, stop by for a FREE SAMPLE and taste what makes Nils’ Magic Kimchi different.

🌱 Vegan
🌾 Gluten Free
🚫 No Sugar Added
🥬 Handcrafted in small batches
❤️ Made locally with Aloha

♻️ Bring back your clean jars for a 50¢ credit, and don’t forget your loyalty stars—12 jars = a FREE jar!

⏰ TODAY • 9 AM–2 PM

Come say Aloha, grab a sample, and stock up for the week. We’ll see you at the market! 🌺

08/09/2026

🌞 Good morning, Ballard! We’re all set up and ready to serve you! 🥬❤️

Come see us TODAY at Seattle’s Ballard Farmers Market from 9 AM–2 PM and stock up on Nils’ Magic Kimchi!

🌺 Stop by the booth, say Aloha, and grab a FREE SAMPLE while you’re here.

🍎 COSMIC CRISP APPLE KIMCHI IS BACK!
We brought a limited amount with us today, so if Apple Kimchi is your favorite—or you’ve been wanting to try it—come early! Available only while supplies last.

As always, Nils’ Magic Kimchi is:

🌱 Vegan
🌾 Gluten Free
🚫 No Sugar Added
🥬 Handcrafted in small batches

♻️ Bring your clean jars back! Get a 50¢ credit for every returned jar.

⭐ And don’t forget your loyalty rewards: 12 jars = your next jar FREE!

📍 Ballard Farmers Market
⏰ TODAY • 9 AM–2 PM

Come find the big red KIMCHI banner—we’re ready for you! 🌺🥬

Made locally. Made with Aloha. ❤️

08/02/2026

🌺 Aloha, Sunday! 🌺

Looking for something delicious this Sunday? Stop by, say hello, and enjoy a FREE sample of our handcrafted Nils’ Magic Kimchi!

📍 Find us at:

🛍️ Ballard Farmers Market • 9 AM – 2 PM
🛍️ Auburn Farmers Market • 10 AM – 3 PM
🛍️ West Seattle Farmers Market • 10 AM – 2 PM

🍎 We’ll also have a LIMITED amount of our Cosmic Crisp Apple Kimchi available while supplies last! If it’s on your list, be sure to come early—it won’t last long!

Every batch is made with ❤️ and a little Aloha:
🌱 Vegan
🌾 Gluten Free
🚫 No Sugar Added
🥬 Handcrafted in small batches right here in Washington

♻️ Bring back your clean Nils’ Magic Kimchi jars and receive a 50¢ credit toward your next purchase.

⭐ And don’t forget our Loyalty Rewards—buy 12 jars and your 13th jar is FREE!

We love seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones. Thank you for supporting local farmers, local makers, and our small family business. We can’t wait to share some kimchi with you this Sunday!

❤️ See you at the market!

08/01/2026

🥬 We’re at THREE farmers markets this Saturday! 🥬

Come pick up your favorite Nils’ Magic Kimchi and stock up for the week!

📍 Find us at:
🌿 Proctor Farmers Market (Tacoma) • 9 AM–2 PM
🌿 Maple Valley Farmers Market • 9 AM–2 PM
🌿 Downtown Puyallup Farmers Market • 9 AM–2 PM

🍎 We’ll have a LIMITED amount of our Cosmic Crisp Apple Kimchi available while supplies last! If you’ve been waiting to try it (or grab another jar), be sure to stop by early—it always goes fast!

As always, our kimchi is:
✅ Vegan
✅ Gluten Free
✅ No Sugar Added
✅ Handcrafted in small batches right here in Washington

Don’t forget to bring back your empty Nils’ Magic Kimchi jars for a $0.50 credit toward your next purchase, and be sure to collect your loyalty stars—12 jars earns you a FREE jar!

We can’t wait to see everyone this Saturday! ❤️

07/20/2026

This article is worth the read.

When people see an $8 juice, a $14 jar of kimchi, or a handcrafted meal at a farmers market, it’s easy to wonder why local food costs what it does.

The truth is that behind every booth is a small business—usually a family or a small team of passionate people—working incredibly hard to build something meaningful in their community. We invest countless hours, take on significant financial risk, and do it because we believe local food matters.

We’re incredibly grateful for the farmers markets that create these vibrant community spaces, for our fellow vendors who pour their hearts into growing, raising, baking, fermenting, creating, and sharing amazing local food, and for the volunteers and market staff who make it all possible. Together, we’re building stronger local food systems, supporting small farms and makers, celebrating diverse cultures and traditions, and creating places where neighbors gather and connect.

Most of all, we’re grateful for you.

Every time you choose to spend your dollars with a local vendor, you’re doing so much more than making a purchase. You’re supporting local families, helping small businesses thrive, strengthening our regional economy, preserving our farmers markets, and investing in a healthier, more resilient community.

In a world increasingly dominated by large corporations, your decision to shop locally helps keep passion, craftsmanship, and community alive.

From all of us at The Stone Soup Kitchen, thank you for believing in local, supporting small businesses, and allowing us to do what we love. We truly couldn’t do it without you. ❤️


Jessica Fu

Seattle food vendors are an integral part of the city's farmers markets and public festivals. But many are struggling to make a profit, let alone a living.

07/19/2026

🌶️ We’re wrapping up the weekend with THREE great farmers markets this Sunday!

Come find us, grab a free sample, and take home your favorite Nils’ Magic Kimchi!

📍 Sunday Markets
🥬 Ballard Farmers Market | 9 AM–2 PM
🥬 West Seattle Farmers Market | 10 AM–2 PM
🥬 Auburn Farmers Market | 10 AM–3 PM

🍎 Apple Kimchi Update!
We’ll have a limited amount of our seasonal Apple Kimchi available. This may be our last batch until late September or early October, when fresh local apples are back in season. If you’ve been saving room in your fridge for one more container, this is the weekend to grab it!

Every market we’ll have:
🥢 FREE samples
🌱 Vegan & gluten-free
🫙 Live cultures
❤️ Locally handcrafted in Tacoma with no added sugar

Whether you’re a longtime customer or curious to see what all the buzz is about, we’d love to meet you. Stop by, say hello, and let us help you find your new favorite fermented food!

See you Sunday! 🙌