Last year, we shared with you some great news: that our family had earned the U.S. Green Building Council TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Platinum certification at three of our facilities. The TRUE certification program is an assessor-based zero waste program that rates how well facilities perform in minimizing their non-hazardous, solid wastes and […]
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Chef Joel Gamoran Helps Us Get Excited about Cooking at Home
We have been big fans of Joel Gamoran for quite some time. He’s kind of a unicorn in the culinary world – a talented chef who is most happy when he’s helping everyday home cooks figure out they can do amazing things in their own kitchens. Kind of like the magician who’s willing to tip […]
Plus Up Superstar Spinach
Organic spinach is a superstar of kitchens and tables everywhere. Maybe it’s because there’s so much nutritious goodness packed into every leaf. Maybe it’s that slightly sweet and mildly earthy taste. Maybe it’s just how dang tender it is. Maybe it’s a combo of all those reasons and more. Spinach is like that perfect party […]
The Big Flavor of Organic Produce
Is better flavor one of the reasons you choose organic? For a lot of people, it is. But is that real or is it you being predisposed to think organic is just all-around better? We wouldn’t necessarily object if that were the case, but it’s not your imagination. Our farmers have said for years that […]
Fabulous Fall Deco Secrets from Our Farm Stand
Fall is the most spectacular time of year at our Carmel Valley Farm Stand — partly because organic farmer and fairy dust sprinkler Janna Jo grows so many amazing varieties of heirloom pumpkins, squash, and gourds. And also because she and her sister Tami know a thing or two about how to turn these organic […]
The Dream of the Ideal Salad Kit
We recently asked you to answer a few questions about what your “Dream” salad kit would be. You know, if that perfectly simple kit existed where every ingredient was super delicious, the dressing was out of this world, and it was all priced just right…And you answered. Are you curious about the results? Here’s a […]