Farmer John X Cinespia | Some Like It Hot

A Culinary Partnership with both Cinespia + Farmer John to craft an unforgettable night under the stars and in front of the silver screen

Culinary Curation, EventsJake AhlesSeptember 8, 2017Culinary Curation, Brand Partnership, Giveaway, Influencers, Los AngelesComment

Bubba Qs Original Recipe BBQ Sauce

On the sweet, succulent side of extraordinary, Bubba Qs has been dubbed the Spice of Life. This rich, smooth, tomato-based barbecue sauce has the traditional combination of sweet with a touch of heat which delivers smoothness with a surprising SMACK!

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesOctober 18, 2016artisan, artisan ingredients, BBQ, Los Angeles, october 2016Comment

Chef Eduardo Ruiz

Semi-Finalist, James Beard Foundation Awards "Rising Star Chef" 2014

Recipient, Zagat "30 Under 30" 2014

Chef, Chicas Tacos/Public Beer + Wine Shop, Los Angeles, CA

Chef FeatureJake AhlesOctober 5, 2016eduardo ruiz, october 2016, Los Angeles, mexicoComment

Pop Jam

Those breezy, sweet feelings you get when you listen to pop music is the inspiration behind this jam. Organic strawberries married with a chorus of rose water, Italian Prosecco and Tahitian vanilla beans make this spread as addicting as the latest top 40 hit.

Artisan FeatureJake AhlesNovember 19, 2015jam, video, tutorial, Los Angeles, nyesha arrington, indie jams, november 2015Comment

Pickled Watermelon Rind

Chunks of peeled watermelon rind are pickled with white vinegar, pure cane sugar, water, lemon, cinnamon, and cloves - resulting in a complex tart and refreshing treat! While the recipe originates from the South and parts of the Midwest this condiment is surprisingly versatile and plays well with Chef Arrington's California progressive flavors.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesNovember 10, 2015Artisan, los angeles, nyesha arrington, Los Angeles, pickledComment

Coldwater Canyon Provisions

With his old-school approach to canning, Rondo Mieczkowski is keeping his grandmothers recipes alive and flavorful through Coldwater Canyon Provisions. With a focus on seasonal California produce, Mieczkowski plays each of his over 50 products straight, highlighting the main ingredient in each can. "This is California produce...they're really pretty great on their own", says Mieczkowski.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesNovember 9, 2015Artisan, Los Angeles, november 2015, InterviewComment

Chef Nyesha Arrington | The Interview

Get to know November's Chef, Nyesha Arrington. Recent winner of Eater's "Chef of the Year, 2015" award (among many other accolades, Arrington is the Executive chef behind Venice's LEONA, a restaurant focused around a menu of seasonally driven, ethically harvested, and globally inspired cuisine.

Chef FeatureJake AhlesNovember 6, 2015november 2015, nyesha arrington, Interview, Los Angeles, veniceComment

Bourbon & Vanilla Berry Compote

LA Farm Girl specializes in creating childhood favorites with an adult twist. Kentucky Bourbon soaked sweet, tart and perfectly ripe berries – finished with pure vanilla extract and a dash of lemon juice gives the perfect contrast resulting in a rich and tangy compote ideal for the summer months.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesJuly 7, 2015artisan, artisan ingredients, vanilla, bourbon, berries, jam, Los Angeles, july 2015Comment

Terri DeBonillas

Meet Terri - founder and creator of L.A. Farm Girl. After tragically loosing her son to cancer, Terri found an outlet for her grief in one of her life-long passions, the kitchen. Now Terri is concocting unique jams featuring delicious and unconventional flavor combinations that keep us coming back for more.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesJuly 6, 2015artisan, artisan ingredients, jam, Los Angeles, july 2015Comment

Seascape Strawberry + Rose Geranium Jam

McGrath Family Farms, which has been growing the land in Oxnard since 1868, produces the beautiful organic Seascape Strawberries found in this sweet, acidic jam.