Larry Kandarian

Larry Kandarian is connecting people to the land through real food produced on their small, but mighty farm on the Central Coast of California.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesJanuary 9, 2017organic, farmer, farms, los osos, california, central coast, interview, artisan, artisianalComment

Richard Lassalle

Growing up in Provence, Richard was immersed in food culture from a young age. With a firm belief that "you are what you eat", he ensures that all the products from Entube are natural, paleo, kosher, non-GMO and lack perservatives, additivives or colorants while remaining creating a flavor bomb in each tube.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesNovember 3, 2016interview, artisan, november 2016, leah cohen, los angelesComment

Ariel + Brian

A&B American Style make condiments based on chili peppers. All-natural, with no sugar or preservatives, the company utilizes fresno chilies grown on the roof of their Brooklyn warehouse and enhances the sauces with additional flavors like habanero, garlic, onions and other aromatics. A&B American Style are dedicated to effecting real change in the world through their company, creating jobs that people way, innovative solutions that don't yet exist and improving the way Americans eat.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesSeptember 19, 2016american made, small batch, artisan, interview, new york, pepper sauce, september 2016Comment

Patricia Alemdar

The mission of Wondergrain is to educate the public on the health benefits and versatility of sorghum - an ancient grain healthy and versatile with no GMO's and gluten-free. The company's hope is to bring variety as well as innovation to the homes and restaurants across America through packaging the grain as a consumer friendly product, made with a premium, softer bite and fast cooking time. Despite being used by civilizations for generations, it is only now gaining popularity thanks to it's versatile nature and healthy association.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesSeptember 13, 2016grain, whole grain, september 2016, haiti, artisan, artisanal, ingredient, interviewComment

Ayako Gordon

A product born from a rich foundation of sharing food with community, Ayako & Family aims to brighten your pantry with a small jar of love. A Tokyo native and now long-time Seattle resident, Ayako cherishes the time spent around the dinner table. In the summer of 2010, she founded her company, partnering with Japanese organic farmer Katsumi Taki to bring the rarest of European and Asiatic plum varieties to the pantries of preserves lovers around the globe. Hand selecting her fruit in small batches, the nuances of each flavor become clear, changing the perception of the plum and leading inspiring food sharing of your own.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesJuly 19, 2016seattle, josh henderson, jam, artisan, interviewComment

Scott Norton + Mark Ramadan

Busting onto the scene in 2008 as a challenger to the American institution of Heinz Ketchup, Sir Kensington has issued a declaration that condiments are as worthy of being a part of the food revolution as anything else. And revolutionize the condiment industry they have! Paving the way for countless artisans and food entrepreneurs to actualize their dreams, Sir Kensington is a shining example of what following your passion can produce.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesJune 6, 2016new york, artisan, interview, june 2016Comment

Amy + John Gaw

Living on the East Coast next to the ocean, Amy was struck one day why she wasn't harvesting her own salt straight from the sea! After a few attempts, Amy and John now harvest their own Atlantic Ocean sea salt to use in everything form baking to cooking and cocktails to bottling and selling. Keep reading to explore the story of these two local creators and their philosophy towards their craft.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesMay 9, 2016north carolina, salt, may 2016, brittanny anderson, interview, artisanComment

Justin Park and Tyler DuBois

Growing up in a household dedicated to food quality instilled a love for Justin from a young age. After visiting South Korea in 2008, he decided to take the plunge with his business partner - Tyler - to follow their hobby into a reality.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesApril 11, 2016denver, colorado, kelly whitaker, pickles, Artisan, interviewComment

Tim Gearhart

After traveling the globe, discovering and tasting new flavors, Tim opened his chocolate shop back in 2001 with an aim to produce the worlds finest chocolates with uncommon and sometimes surprising combinations. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Tim is masterfully accomplishing his goal.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesMarch 28, 2016richmond, march 2016, interview, artisan, jason alleyComment

Will Brockenbrough

Having taken over a nearly 225 year old mill and brining it back to life, Will + the Woodson's Mill team are producing regional products from ancient grains, just like they did in the nineteenth century.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesMarch 2, 2016grits, virginia, jason alley, interviewComment

Cassandra Chen

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.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesJanuary 20, 2016san francisco, caramel, interview, December 2015Comment

Melissa and Laura Vitelli

Started by two sisters who grew up in Italian restaurant kitchens, Melissa and Laura started Jar Goods with the mission to offer delicious, simple specialty foods in jars - ready to use in any home pantry. Using their grandpa's recipe, Melissa and Laura are sharing their family secret with the world.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesJanuary 11, 2016interview, italian, new york, tomato, january 2016Comment

Hierloom Cranberry Beans

Produced by nature and cultivated by world cultures through thousands of years, heirloom beans are untouched by genetic sciences or modern technology. These beans were first bred in Colombia before finding their way up to North America and across the globe. Used in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, Cranberry beans are plump and pale pink with maroon markings.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesJanuary 4, 2016idaho, january 2016, michael fiorelli, beans, interview, vegan, gmo-free, nut-freeComment

Meredith Lockwood | Indie Jams

Indie Jams are seasonal, small-batch jams inspired by music. Using organic fruit sourced from local farmers, Meredith Lockwood combines her passion for singing and songwriting with her love for food to create unique, mouth-watering jams that promote both the local music and local food scenes.