Poulsbo chef Sandra Rocha Evanoff is using Afro Brazilian cuisine as a powerful tool for connection and change. Through her business, Brasil Comes to You, and global work with the Social Gastronomy Movement, Evanoff blends storytelling, heritage, and advocacy to fight food insecurity and build inclusive communities. Born in rural Bahia, Brazil, Evanoff brings a lifetime of resilience and cultural pride to everything she does—from teaching refugee youth to organizing global hunger initiatives. With every dish, she celebrates the beauty of Brazilian food and its African roots, inviting people to gather, learn, and grow—one shared meal at a time.

What started as a frustrating sailing mishap led Bainbridge Island dentist and adventurer Drew Fiscus to invent Anchor® Drink Systems—a magnetic, spill-proof drink holder designed for life in motion. Built for boats, kayaks, RVs, and even strollers, the system uses a waterproof magnetic base and silicone sleeves to keep beverages secure in any environment. With help from family, friends, and a Seattle-based design team, Fiscus brought his idea to life through eco-friendly packaging and hands-on innovation. Anchor® is more than a product—it’s a reminder that the best ideas often come when you’re simply willing to try.

At Good Stuff Grocery in downtown Port Orchard, everything on the shelf is carefully chosen with quality, health, and community in mind. Owners Andreas Zellweger, a chef, and Barb Alaina Burck, a community developer, stock their small grocery with organic, local, and thoughtfully sourced products—free of high fructose corn syrup and big-brand fillers. From Zellweger’s daily sourdough bakes to their bulk section made possible by donated containers, every detail reflects their values: accessibility, sustainability, and human connection. Located inside the Port Orchard Public Market, Good Stuff is more than a store—it’s a gathering place built with heart.