Frankie + Vanessa founded their eclectic spice company, Gustus Vitae in 2012 to bring spice blends back to their roots. Utilizing only sustainably-harvested species, herbs + fruits, Gustus Vitae produces a range of spices from simple flavored salts to complex ethnic blends. Find their 'Taste of California' blend in The Box from Chef Fabian Gallardo + their Taste of Bordeaux in The Box from Chefs Phillip + Caleb!
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Chef Fabian Gallardo prepares the traditional Mexican dessert, BuΓ±uelos: a thin dough that is lightly fried and drizzled with maple. For January's Basket Chef Gallardo replaces the maple with Dude, Sweet Chocolate's One Night Stand Potion.
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Dude, Sweet Chocolate
One Night Stand Potion
Craftsman: Chef Katherine Clapner + Redding May
Dallas, TX
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As the visionary behind the Dude, Sweet Chocolate(one of January's Featured products) Chef Katherine Clapner is an accomplished pastry chef. After graduating from New York's Culinary Institute of America with an Associates Degree in Baking + Pastry, Chef Clapner took to Europe to master her new skill set with stints in London's acclaimed Savoy + Hotel Cipriani in Venice. Moving back to the United States, Katherine landed at the world renowned Charlie Trotter restaurant in Chicago where she trained and held Pastry Chef positions before heading home to Texas.
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Chef Brooke Williamson is a highly accomplished + multi-faceted culinary talent, well known for her appearance on Top Chef: Seattle, where she finished as a semi-finalist. Her newest (and third) establishment - Playa Provisions, in Playa del Ray (a beach town just south of Los Angeles) - is a multi-purpose gastronomic mecca boasting a cafe, creamery, seafood restaurant and grain whiskey bar - all rolled into one, with an ocean view.
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As the days get shorter + the nights get colder, it's time to take a refresher on braising and slow cooking. So set your oven low, break out the mirepoix + set the table. We've adapted this short rib recipe from the great Tom Colicchio, added some mushrooms, stuffed it inside of a butternut squash and topped it all with shaved parmesan cheese. Enjoy.
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Featured Chef Brooke Williamson utilizes Skillet Street Food's Bacon Spread to craft a bacon crumble + pairs it with a baked apple + vanilla ice cream. Check out the recipe preview above + join The FareTrade to cook alongside step-by-step with Chef Williamson from the comfort of your own home.
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This week we're excited to sit down with lauded optics designer and hometown food fan, Garrett Leight. Garret, who launched his namesake eyewear line in 2010 has grown a legion of fans drawn to his sleek shades that include chefs, celebrities, and of course the team at The FareTrade while embracing the laid-back lifestyle of Venice, CA. Check out the Garrett Leight California Optical brand and read on to discover more about his inspiration and surprise passion for the culinary world.
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A flavorful balance of spicy + sweet this margarita from Chef Jamie Malone features P&H Soda Co's Hibiscus Soda Syrup. Celebrate the repeal of prohibition!
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As part of our retrospective for December's Basket - we are retuning to the Featured Chefs who helped to grow The FareTrade's brand. We are continuing our Chef Feature series with the one who started it all - our first Featured Chef, Jamie Malone.
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November's Featured Chef, Michael Rotondo, prepares steamed buns stuffed with Pork Belly, pickles, kimchi, ginger + Wallace Comestibles Blueberry Conserve.
Read MoreA true Epicurean Adventurer, Natalie is an LA local, cataloging the best places to grab a bite both at home + abroad. From Mexico to Puerto Rico to back state-side, Natalie's photos speak for themselves. Read on as Natalie dishes on some of her favorite haunts, travel locations + shares some food photography tips. All photos courtesy of Natalie.
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