The blends are a mix of fruits, nuts, herbs and vegetables that are sourced directly from farms around the Central Coast. This region is one of the largest agricultural areas in the United States, which allows Big Sur Salts to source and use the freshest ingredients available. That being said, the Central Coast is one of the only locations on the planet where this can be done to such high quality.
Read MoreIn November of 2015, I was in a rut and drinking a beer on a cliff overlooking the ocean
in Big Sur. This huge wave rose 30 feet or so above the water and drenched me. Changed my whole day. Brought some water back in the beer bottle, left it outside and the water evaporated. Mixed it with some stuff I was going to compost, and the rest is in the rearview.
Honey Pacifica honey is left unheated, unfiltered, and unprocessed in order to create the rawest honey possible. By leaving this gourmet honey untouched the enzymes and nutrients remain intact, for the benefit of everyone. Raw honey in its completely unheated form is naturally thick and creamy a rich consistency many prefer.
Read MoreSince 1978, Honey Pacifica has worked in the raw honey business providing customers the highest quality raw honey available. In order to preserve the delicate flavors of the raw honey we make each batch by hand. Their bees are driven to various apiaries located throughout sunny Southern California where the bee fly for miles finding the blooms and bringing the nectar back to the hive. Each batch's flavor of honey depends on the nectars blooming at that particular time.
Read MoreOur kitchen team is loving applying these grains to different cultures and cuisines. Try them in a curry with hearty winter greens like chard; add them to a shepherd's pie with mushrooms and sweet potatoes; or braise them with tomatoes and spices for a soul-comforting stew.
Read MoreLarry Kandarian is connecting people to the land through real food produced on their small, but mighty farm on the Central Coast of California.
Read MorePeaches. Sweet + juicy with just a touch of acidity. Is there a more perfect stone fruit? We took these seasonal delicacies, halved them and threw them on the grill before topping them with a dollop of burrata and a chili-infused peach vinaigrette made using Sparrow Lane's California Peach Vinegar. Because traditional fruit salads are so 2014. Artisan Ingredient Used: Sparrow Lane California Peach Vinegar.
Read MoreUnlike modern varieties, Kokuho Rose is a true heirloom, possessing hallmarks that stand in stark contrast to those considered desirable in industrial scale farming. In essence, Koda Farms' Kokuho Rose Rice is slow to mature, low in yield and tall in stature - characteristics adding significant effort to its three year production cycle.
Read MoreBrother + sister owner-operators of Koda Farms, Ross + Robin have taken their grandfathers thriving farm into the 21st century. With a focus on purity and quality, Koda Farms produces a line of authentic Japanese style rices, with an eye towards environmental soundness.
Read MoreMatthew Accarrino is the nationally recognized chef of SPQR in San Francisco, CA. Born in the Midwest and raised on the east coast, he moved west to California in 2007. His unique culinary style draws inspiration from his Italian heritage, personal experiences and classical training with some of Americaβs best chefs. Coupled with the embrace of the bounty of opportunities California ingredients present and a strong belief in direct sourcing, producing, even playing a role in the creation of his own ingredients. The result is an intensely personal cuisine that is both technically polished and soulful; and which has garnered praise from publications such as: Food&Wine, Bon Appetit, Saveur, Wall Street Journal, Food Arts, Plate, New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, 7X7 and SF Magazine.
Read MoreDukkah is a traditional Egyptian recipe that consists of ground nuts, seeds and spices that is the perfect companion to fresh bread and extra virgin olive oil. The Clif Family Kitchen variety is an explosive blend of toasted sesame seeds, ground pistachios and flavorful spices such as coriander and cumin to create a warm and slightly sweet blend with a buttery, nutty base.
Read MoreMakers behind the Clif Family powerhouse, Kit Crawford + Gary Erikson took over the farm and vineyard from Gary's father in 1998. As avid cyclists, Clif Family is perhaps most famous of their Clif Bar line of products. Now with a line of spice blends and their own food truck, Kit and Gary are sharing their passion for wine and food with the America.
Read MoreThis savory eggplant relish is a Good Food Awards 2015 Winner! Full of sweet and spicy notes it is crafted with a blend of eggplant, tamarind, safflower oil, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, green chile, spices and salt resulting in a bright and flavorful spread perfect for summer.
Read MoreLight rose in color, crisp and clean with the flavor of sweet tree ripened peaches, this quality vinegar from Sparrow Lane has no added colors, or other unnatural additives often found in mass produced vinegars. Being so well balanced, it brings out the true natural flavors in a wide variety of dishes.
Read MoreDeveloped by James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef, Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, Arizona as an answer to his growing need for the perfect tomato - Bianco DiNapoli illustrates his philosophy of supporting Farmers and Artisans to showcase how the best ingredients are the ones prepared simply with care. Partnering with Rob DiNapoli has allowed Bianco to accomplish just that.
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