Salt has a great reputation for their food and dining experience. I was excited to find out that I’d be visiting the restaurant when I was in the area. I was even more excited when I learned that Chef David Iino had been challenged to come up with an avocado-centric menu for our group who […]
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Brokaw Avocado Nursery Tour – Ventura, California
My visit to Ventura for a Brokaw avocado nursery tour was fun and educational, so I loved learning about how to grow avocado trees.
Rancho Rodoro Avocado Grove – Santa Paula, California
Santa Paula Rancho Rodoro Avocado Grove Avocados! We can get avocados year round, but delicious, made in the USA California grown avocados are at the peak of their season from April until September. The warm sunshine, coastal breezes and rich soil here in Central and Southern California are great for producing this wonderful fruit. In […]
Avocado Themed Lunch with Chef Pink
Are you familiar with Chef Pink? She’s been featured on The Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen and now owns Bacon & Brine with her wife. Her philosophy has always been one of sustainability. She believes in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients for food that is delicious and responsible. Chef Pink was challenged with coming up with […]
Mission Produce Packing House Tour – Oxnard, California
When I go to the grocery store, the first place I head to is the produce department. My meals are planned around what fruits and vegetables are fresh and in season. Right now the California avocado season is in full swing. Have you ever wondered how the avocados get from the many small, family owned groves […]