
25/06/2025
“To be trans and outside is something beautiful we can share.” — Kaija Xiao
Our Summer issue is all about specialty foods: Gentle Time Farm (), a q***r and trans-led vegetable farm in Old Chatham, is growing more than just East Asian crops—it’s nurturing the belonging, ancestral ties, and care that connects us.
Story written by Jasmine Arielle Ting () / Photography by Jessie YuChen ()
Co-owned by Kaija Xiao and Salt Wang, Gentle Time is rooted in cultural reconnection and food sovereignty. Their devotions turns garlic chives, gochujang peppers, and ginger into nourishment for friends, family, local restaurants, and food pantries across New York. Over 75% of their harvest is distributed through mutual aid—free of charge. This farm is home to the Asian diaspora, q***r resilience, and land stewardship that heals.
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“The Willowmakers” by Megan Despres () featuring , .kehoe.5,
“Specialty Food Goes Beyond the Pantry” by featuring some of our regions’ icons: , , , ,
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