Thousand Palms Brewery: Coachella Valley Brewing Company Farm to table is usually a term we use to describe locally sourced food, but Coachella Valley Brewing Company has taken that concept and applied it to hand crafted beer. They are making good use of the crops that are grown in the area. The brewery had […]
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SeaView Ranch – Calipatria, California
Citrus Orchards at SeaView Ranch in Calipatria California citrus! Yes, this state is known for it’s delicious, sweet and juicy citrus fruit – oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruit and more. Most of Orange county’s citrus groves have turned into housing developments, but there is still prime citrus growing land in the Imperial Valley. Salton Sea Citrus […]
Lawrence Cox Ranches – Brawley, California
Lettuce Farm Near The Salton Sea Doesn’t that lettuce look delicious? It was! I had the pleasure of visiting Lawrence Cox Ranches in Brawley, California – near the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley. They grow lettuce, onions, watermelon and other ground crops that make their way to grocery stores and restaurants throughout the country. […]
Souplantation – Fountain Valley, California
Have you been to Souplantation lately? I have been many times over the years, but this was my first time to visit the Fountain Valley location. It’s located just off the 405 Freeway in the Costco shopping center near the corner of Talbert and Newhope. I’ve always liked Souplantation, but was especially impressed when I […]
Cacique Tour – Cheese, Cream, Yogurt & More
Are you familiar with Cacique? I have been using their delicious Mexican cheeses for years, but didn’t know much about the company. Living in Southern California, I’m familiar with good Mexican food and know that the key to getting the results I want in the kitchen is using authentic ingredients. All cheeses are not the same. Recently, […]