From working the foreign exchange floor for Bank of American to the pastry line in high-heels, Cassandra found her true passion in the kitchen. Now producing her own line of caramel products, she is sharing her sweetness with the world.
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Perfect for the winter months, Chef Michael Fiorelli repurposes Jar Goods Classic Red Tomato Sauce into a warming + comforting dish. Paired with some crisp, toasty bread, you'll be grabbing for your blanket and the Netflix remote while imbibing on this "deconstructed grilled cheese + tomato soup".
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Warming and comforting, this risotto from Chef Matthew Accarrino is the perfect sharable dish to share with your family or friends on a cold winters night. Topped with a fresh fennel and celery salad to cut through the rich risotto featuring Koda Farms' Rice.
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Unlike 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.
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Brother + 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.
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An elevated, yet simple-to-execute dessert, Chef Matthew Accarrino utilizes Bee Local's Oregon Buckwheat Honey to add a sweet and savory twist to this classic dish.
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Bee Local's Oregon Buckwheat Honey - sometimes called "American Manuka" because of its richness in vitamins and minerals - is dark, smoky and earthy, with deep molasses overtones. Buckwheat honey has multiple health benefits related to it's dark color including being higher in antioxidants and having antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can hasten wound healing and even reduce scarring.
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After receiving a bee hive as a gift, Damian began placing hives in different areas of Portland. Noticing a distinct difference in the honey based on hive location, inspiration struck and Bee Local was born.
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Matthew 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 America’s 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.
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Dukkah 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.
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Makers 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.
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A take on a roasted chicken, Chef Matthew Accarrino utilizes Spice Ace's Pacific Heights Blend to craft a simple and shareable dish with pickled red-onions, pecans and raw kale.
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