Patrick + Jon Mathisen

Transplants from Bainbridge Island, just outside of Seattle, WA - brothers Jon + Patrick Mathisen developed an affinity towards sustainable, local and organic eating traditions while working their grandmothers farm. While traveling through India and Southeast Asia, they garnered an appreciation for the distinct spices and flavor profiles of the region and were inspired to marry their culinary philosophy with these newfound ingredients. Ginger - perfectly embodying the piquant tastes of their travels and harnessing the health benefits they look for in their food, Pat + Jon set out to create their interpretation of Ginger Beer.

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Ginger Beer

Named after the neighborhood where the Mathisen brothers grew up in on Bainbridge Island, WA, the flavor of Seabold Ginger Beer is strong and stormy. Made will all fresh, GMO-and-fertiziler free and organic ginger, lemon, cane sugar and a variety of spices, each batch of Seabold is brewed to taste in small batches.

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Fiesta de Burros

Summer may be officially "over" - but don't tell the sun that! With the heat still blazing, cool down this weekend with a simple, yet flavor packed cocktail featuring Seabold Ginger Beer from cocktail master Devon Espinosa.

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Rachel Saunders

Establishing herself as a powerhouse in the jam and canning world, Rachel + Blue Chair Fruit has won numerous accolades for her jams + marmalades. From a passionate side project to a growing business with 5+ employees, a cookbook and a burgeoning product offering, Rachel has turned BCF into the go-to resource for all things jam + marmalade!

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Rangpur Marmalade with Zucchini

Blue Chair Fruit Co is known for their unique flavor profiles and this one is no other. Rare Rangpur Limes are interspersed with thin emerald Zucchini ribbons resulting in a zest, refreshing marmalade that recalls the departure of summer and start of fall with its bouncy, bright flavor.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesSeptember 22, 2015artisan, artisan ingredients, oakland, september 2015, jamComment

Campfire Coffee Mole + Chicken Enchiladas

Utilizing The Poor Porker's Campfire Coffee, Chef Steven Fretz creates a deep, earthy and satisfyingly unique mole sauce. Perfect to use in any traditional Mexian dish, Fretz crafts mouthwatering enchilads for his preparation. Learn how to master this classic Mexican sauce in the recipe below!

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Campfire Coffee

Poor Porkers Campfire Coffee captures the beauty of a a cracking fire in the woods. A careful blend of fair trade organic coffee with hickory smoked chicory results in the perfect blend of smoky, toasty flavors that balance the delicate notes of this specially-roasted coffee. Campfire Coffee recalls the scents and sounds of the forest.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesSeptember 17, 2015artisan, artisan ingredients, september 2015, florida, campfire coffee, coffeeComment

Jarrid + Robyn

After meeting on Marcell's Quantum Kitchen in Los Angeles, Jarrid + Robyn scoured the city for the perfect Beignets. Unable to find any - they packed up and moved to Florida to start The Poor Porker. With only a Coleman stove and a cast iron dutch oven, they opened a booth at their local farmers market and instantly garnered a following. Pairing their beloved Beignets with their chicory smoked coffee, their following has exploded. Crafty, inventive and passionate, Jarrid + Robyn are the model of what it means to follow your dream.

September's Basket of Artisan Ingredients

Featuring American-Made artisan products from around the country, September 2015's basket will introduce you to flavors you may otherwise never discover. Curated by Chef Steven Fretz + Beverage Director Devon Espinosa of The Church Key in Los Angeles, CA, you will learn how to get the most out of each product through exclusive recipes and step-by-step video tutorials from the chefs themselves. Start your new Culinary Adventure Today! For yourself or the food lover in your life.

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Chef Steven Fretz + Mixologist Devon Espinosa

We have known Chef Fretz + cocktail master Devon Espinosa for some time. When the opportunity presented itself to work with the two of them to collaborate on a basket, we jumped at the opportunity. With Chef Fretz’s mouthwatering take on global cuisines and Devon’s masterful libations, we are excited to share the flavors of some of our personal favorites with you at home!

Chef FeatureJake AhlesSeptember 2, 2015september 2015, the church key, los angeles, chef-curated, mixologyComment