Brown Lentils

Our 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.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesJanuary 12, 2017artisan, artisanal, lentils, organic, california, los osos, January 2017Comment

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

Rosemary Caramel

One of CC MADE's newest concoctions, this Rosemary Caramel will soon be your favorite dessert topper. Made with no preservatives and only natural ingredients including cream, sugar, sea salt and local rosemary this sauce is the perfect sweet treat.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesJanuary 21, 2016organic, nut free, vege, caramel, january 2016, michael fiorelliComment

Dukkah Spice Blend

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.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesDecember 15, 2015spice blend, pistachio, sesame, napa, california, December 2015, st. helena, organic, all-natural, veganComment

Garbanzo Beans

While garbanzos aren't a true "new world" bean, the Rancho Gordo team loved them so much that they decided to introduce them as a new crop in California. One of the oldest cultivated vegetables with 7,500 year-old remains found in the middle east these heirloom beans provide a good source of protein that can be enjoyed year-round.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesNovember 24, 2015organic, all-natural, vegan, kosher, garbanzo beans, november 2015, nyesha arrington, beansComment

Split Emmer Farro

This ancient style of bulgur is literally split in half from Bluebird Grain Farms' whole grain emmer. Traditionally known as Farro Spezzato in Italy it cooks in 1/3 the time (20 minutes) and yields a light, airy cooked grain with tremendous flavor and soft texture.

Meet A Local | Deboleena Dutta

The philosophy behing HerbNZest is "Simple Artisan Goodness". Believing that nature already delivers the best ingredients, the company is dedicated to producing simple sustainable quality that translates to good taste and artfully developed products. Their way of life is to craft simple food that is good for you, good for society, and good for the planet.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesOctober 28, 2014artisan, epicurean adventure, foodiepreneure, fresh, indian, organic, small-batch

Nathan + Sarah, The Interview

A television veteran, Nathan has hosted numerous shows such as PBS's Growing a Greener World + A Lyon in the Kitchen, which premiered on both Discovery Health + Fit TV, in addition to being one of the 'Final Four' on Next Food Network Star. All of which garnered him an Emmy for Outstanding Culinary Host in 2013.