Founded: 1984 Location: Alameda, CA Products: Breads, pastries
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Clif Bar: Behind the Bar
Founded: 1992
Location: Emeryville, CA
Products: Energy bars, gels, recovery drinks
Read on to learn about the history of this dynamic company:
What makes dry-farmed potatoes a superior spud?
Dry-farmed potatoes from Bloomfield Organics are as rich in cultural and historical significance as they are in flavor and quality. Prior to the 1906 earthquake, spuds from rolling hills of the Estero Americano Watershed region were grown in our sandy loam soils and shipped via flat bottom barge to San Francisco. After the quake, the already-shallow waterways filled with silt, making barge shipping tough. Then farmers from the Sacramento region began irrigating their fields, leading to earlier and larger potato ..read more
Columbus Foods: Old World Artisan Meats
Founded: 1917 in San Francisco as San Francisco Sausage Company
Location: Hayward, CA
Products: Salame, deli meats, cheese, condiments
Cheese of the Week: Northern Gold
NORTHERN GOLD
Producers: Pedrozo Dairy & Cheese Company Region: Orland, CA Milk: Raw cow’s milk Ripening: 3-6 months Texture: FirmFounded by Tom Pedrozo, a third generation dairy farmer, Pedrozo Dairy & Cheese Company has been committed to producing traditional quality farmstead cheese for 15 years. Their original cheese is Northern Gold, a bold yellow rind cheese similar to gouda. It is produced and aged on their sustainable farm in the Sacramento Valley, and is made from 100% raw milk of pasture-grazed cows. During its 3-6 ..read more
Cheese of the Week: Bianchina
BIANCHINA
Producer: Nicolau Farms Region: Modesto, CA Milk: Pasteurized jersey cow and goat’s milk Ripening: 10 days Texture: Softair max nike shoes
“We turn grass into milk into cheese into happiness,” states Walter Nicolau III. His family homestead is one of the few in the Central Valley that raises their own livestock, grows their own forage, and produces milk directly on the farm. Named after one of their beloved goats, Nicolau Farms introduces their new Bianchina cheese. Inspired by traditional cheese-making methods, they combined jersey cow ..read more
Haig’s Delicacies: Bringing the Mediterranean to the Bay Area
It’s hard to believe, but it wasn’t always easy to find good falafel in San Francisco. An Armenian immigrant named Haig changed that when he opened his small shop in 1956. On a popular corner in the Richmond District, Haig began serving traditional Mediterranean foods and selling rare international spices, coffees, teas and gifts. His shop was one of the first to sell falafel sandwiches in the city, and chef and writer James Beard was a frequent visitor.
MONSTER ALERT: The Bay Tripper, over a kilo of yum!
Meet the Bay Tripper. This colossal sandwich serves 4-8 people and weighs 2 3/4 lbs, which means it is perfect for any adventure: picnics, parties, hikes, rafting trips, wine tasting, sporting events…you name it!
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Savor a one-of-a-kind combination of mouthwatering flavors. We slather an entire loaf of Napa Valley Rustic Bread with homemade Garlic Pesto Mayo, then stack on bold 3 Pepper Colby Jack cheese, Mollie’s Own Roast Beef, Oven Gold Turkey, salty crushed Fritos, savory red and yellow marinated ..read more
We All Scream for Ice Cream
In honor of National Ice Cream Day on July 21, we couldn’t resist delving deeper into one America’s all-time beloved desserts. In fact, the United States is the top consumer of ice cream in the world! We are all familiar with our tried and true favorites, but what else is out there? For those with dietary concerns or just interested in trying something new, options abound for other kinds of cold sweet treats. If you are overwhelmed by the variety ..read more
Recipe: Marvel Stripe and Fresh Mozzarella Crostini with Rustic Pesto
Marvel Stripes are a large, late season heirloom tomato with alternating red and yellow or orange stripes. They are meaty and mild. In this recipe, they complement both the delicate flavor of fresh mozzarella and the zing of freshly made pesto.
MARVEL STRIPE & FRESH MOZZARELLA CROSTINI WITH RUSTIC PESTO Recipe from Terra Firma Farm
Remove the leaves from 1 bunch of basil and chop roughly. Mince 1 clove of garlic. Add basil and garlic to a food processor and purée with 3-4 ..read more