Food Culture: To Have and to Hold

In respect of those who prepare our food we must embrace the struggle, the art and tradition which creates such sumptuous delights for our palates. Luckily, in the past decade as people have become more involved in their food, interests have changed from homogenization to natural and true offerings allowing cooks to reveal their recipes and traditions in an honest and appealing light. 

 We crave the honest grit and flavor found in a proud establishment

Ruddell's Smokehouse, Cyucos, CA.

SLO County

For the majority of my life I have always thought of California's northern coastline as one of my homes. From my youth and into my early adulthood I would always return to the Santa Cruz county coastline after my adventures in other parts of the country. I was in my late 30's when I finally took notice of the central coast and since then I have enjoyed returning there as an escape than another home.

Cayucos Pier

Food Culture

For everyone food is a cultural experience and practice. 

We have respect

Steve, Lisa & Blueberries. Granville, Mass 2012

maintain tradition

Lisa's Bees

We become excited

Desserts at the pass. SF Emabarcadero

conflicted

A chef preparing for a wedding feast. Emeryville, Ca

comforted

Custard and bread

connected

KMK Farms. Kingsburg, Ca

Observe trends

Roasted Pork Loin, Fig Jus

Become Curious

Loquat hunting

In the desire to create

Brooklyn Kitchen

we grow beliefs

Homegrown Swiss Chard. Castro Valley, Ca

and through our experiences

Helping mom catalog seeds

Food is deeply rooted in our feelings.

Birthday Celebration