We’re not talking jet fuel, here. We’re talking arugula AKA rocket AKA roquette AKA rucola (no need to yodel, we didn’t say Ricola® ?). Do you arugula? If you do, you know all about its bold, peppery, nutty scrumptiousness. But did you know that as far back as the Roman Empire, arugula was considered an […]
We love the winter holidays here at our Carmel Valley Farm Stand. Whether you are close enough to be a local regular at our Farm Stand, you make a pilgrimage when you’re visiting Central California, or you just swoon over its farmy organic charm from afar, there’s a little something here for everyone. Pie Day! […]
So, Friendsgiving. We get that Friendsgiving rolls off the tongue more easily, but maybe it should be ThanksFriendsing to properly express what we’re celebrating – our gratitude for the camaraderie and community of our closest friends. Whether it’s an epic event or a quiet coming together, here’s a checklist that we’ve found helpful in pulling […]
When do you first star thinking about making like a bird and heading south for the winter? Just a quick skip off to a balmy getaway? Is it as soon as the trees drop their leaves? Or are you good till February, when you just can’t put on those gloves one. more. time? Or maybe […]
Like you, we are concerned about the proliferation of plastic and its impact on our planet. That’s why we are always searching for better options. Why do we even use any plastic? Based on what is available today, plastic is the only material that will: Protect freshness and prevent cross contamination Protect (in the case […]
Hard to believe Halloween is here already! (We’d like to know exactly where this year has gone, but that’s a subject for another post.) Halloween means pumpkins and it’s also the time of year when our Carmel Valley Farm Stand is dressed up in its most spectacular finery. And by finery, we mean every kind […]
