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Guest Editor: Andrew Mariani

Andrew Mariani is co-owner and vintner of Sonoma’s Scribe Winery. Andrew comes from a family of winemakers and after studying in California, he moved to Greece to live and learn on a family vineyard. His experience abroad helped him to learn the tricks of the trade and eventually settle in Sonoma to become a full time winemaker.

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Samantha & Jason

As one of Los Angeles’ most prominent DJ couples, Samantha Duenas (aka So Super Sam) and Jason Stewart (aka Them Jeans) not only share an innate love for music but you’ve got it - food. After taking a single glance at either one of their Instagram accounts, you’ll soon realize how deep their appreciation for good eating truly goes - especially when it comes to eggs. We spent an afternoon with the couple talking about some of their favorite dishes while they cooked up an incredible meal with a few of our artisanal ingredients.

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Meet A Local: Valerie Gordon of Valerie Confections

What started as a line of chocolate-dipped toffees has turned into a handful of brick & mortar locations scattered across the city of Los Angeles serving up gourmet chocolates, pastries, preserves and of course the delectably infamous Blum’s Coffee Crunch Cake. Valerie Gordon of Valerie Confections is one of those deeply passionate people who just loves what they do. In her case, it’s satisfying the sweet tooth of Angelenos, one petits fours at a time.

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Ingredient Highlight: Smokey Sherry Onion Spread

May's basket features The Gracious Gourmet's Smokey Sherry Onion Spread.  Helmed by creator Nancy Wekselbaum from Bridgewater, CT, this spread is a product that we at The FareTrade find ourselves coming back to again and again.  Nancy is killing it at The Gracious Gourmet with award winning creations that span a multitude of flavor profiles.  We had the opportunity to connect with Nancy to discuss all things TGG.

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All is Fare in Love & Food: Rachel + PJ

Soon to be husband and wife, Rachel and PJ are our latest pair to take the All is Fare in Love + Food challenge. We met Rachel through her wanderlust –inspired blog + creative design studio, One Part Gypsy.  Warning! Clicking on this link will induce immediate visual inspiration and a lengthy trip down the digital space rabbit-hole! Rachel’s designs + aesthetic are so complimentary to the mantra in which she lives her life “Follow your bliss. Think big, start small. Know that you are your own best investment.

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