Smoked Olive Oil

Beyond The Olive starts with certified California extra virgin olive oil from the Capay Valley selecting only mature olives to press resulting in a smooth and buttery oil ideal for smoking. Hand-smoking the oil with a mix of sweet and aromatic woods allow the liquid to develop a rich and earthy smoky flavor that won't over power your favorite recipes while adding robust and deep notes to them.

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Porchetta Rub

Made with 100% all-natural ingredients including HEPP's Portuguese Sea Salt, Fennel Seed, Garlic, Rosemary, Calabrian Chile Flake, Black Pepper, Fennel Pollen, and Lemon Zest, the flavor profile was inspired by a trip our Chef Collaborator took to Italy years ago.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesJune 16, 2015artisan, spice blend, pasadena, bruce kalman, June 2015Comment

Nan Kohler

An avid baker, Nan Kohler started milling her own grain as a way to ensure she had the best quality product for her creations. Working with select farmers throughout California, Nan is reintroducing ancient grains to mill everything from Sonora Wheat Flour to Polenta. Now that's something we can get behind.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesJune 8, 2015artisan, pasadena, bruce kalman, June 2015Comment

Chef Bruce Kalman

Bruce Kalman is the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of UNION in Pasadena, California, which has risen to local and national acclaim since opening in March 2014. A well-seasoned chef known for his commitment to serving soulful, handcrafted cuisine, at Union, Kalman fuses his love of Italian cooking with his passion for seasonal California ingredients.