Farmers and Producers

PRODUCE SUPPLIERS

Herbert Family Organic Farm - Our Dad, Pat Herbert, builds his soil with nutrient-rich compost he makes himself producing the sweetest, juiciest strawberries. His berries are our biggest seller! We also offer his red and yellow onions, sweet corn, and chili peppers which are all extra tasty thanks to his dedication to building top-quality soil for his crops. Visit www.herbertfamilyorganicfarm.com to learn more about his composting, and how you can purchase some for your own gardening needs!

Phil Foster Ranches - Based in San Juan Bautista, Phil Foster is our prime source for vegetables due to his top-quality, always-fresh produce. He, too, makes his own compost and grows an array of fruits and veggies year round. View our harvest schedule to see Phil's complete list of products. To learn more about his farm, visit his at: www.pinnacleorganic.com.

Lakeside Organic Gardens - Lakeside offers a diverse array of vegetables year round. Our favorites include their Spinach, Cauliflower, and Beets! Visit www.lakesideorganic.com to find out more about this Watsonville based farm.

Larry Hirahara Family Farm – Larry grows the biggest, sweetest blueberries in May & June we've ever had! He also grows very sweet grapes in late Summer we can't resist. His farm is located in Madera and Larry adds Dad's nutrient-rich compost to his soil which we believe is the secret ingredient to these savory fruits.

EGG SUPPLIERS

Windsor Family Farm Eggs - Eggs are collected daily from the happiest chickens and are then cleaned and refrigerated for ultimate freshness! They only sell eggs less than a week old. Their chickens are fed with corn-based feed for laying hens, providing them the nutrition they need. Flax is part of their daily feed, providing you with omega 3. Oyster shells are also added to their diet for strong egg shells. Visit www.windsorfamilyfarm.com to read more about their chickens and other animals they raise.

Glaum Egg Ranch - Certified Organic by CCOF, Glaum Egg Ranch in Aptos has been producing top quality, organic eggs for decades. Check out their website for an interesting history about their farm and different ways to cook eggs: www.glaumeggranch.com.

TLC Ranch - Our latest find for fresh local, organically raised eggs. TLC Ranch rotates their animals on 20 acres of certified organic land. We find their system and the vegetarian diet they feed their chickens produces a hearty, robust product that is irresistible and so worth the extra couple of dollars! To learn more about their practices, visit their website at www.tlcrancheggs.com.

OUR LOCALLY ROASTED COFFEE OF CHOICE

Mountanos Brothers Coffee - As avid seekers of top-quality organic, fair trade coffees, we could not find a source better than family-owned Mountanos Brothers in South San Francisco. Not only do they have several blends of coffees and teas available, but their old-fashioned roasting method makes their product the smoothest, most flavorful brews we can find. Visit their website, www.mountanosbros.com for more info on their history.

CONSERVES & JUICE

Gabriel Farms – Makes the most delicious Apple Pear Juice with their fruit grown in Sebastopol. We also love their Pear Ginger and Blackberry Lavendar conserves! Find out more at www.gabrielfarm.com.

Frog Hollow Farm – The BEST local source for fresh stone fruits and conserves! Visit their lovely website, www.froghollowfarm.com, for a history of their farm.

GRANOLA

Kaia Foods – Try either the Cocoa Bliss or Dates & Spices Blends of their raw granola and you will see why we fell in love with it! It's cluster consistency is perfect for a snack during the day or a hearty breakfast. To learn more about what makes this granola raw, visit www.kaiafoods.com.

18 Rabbits - The ingredients in their granola and granola bars come from local farms, and are made with organic ingredients when they can be sourced locally. We love the Cheeky Cherry Bars! Visit their website to find new ways to enjoy their delicious granola, www.18rabbits.com

HERBS & SPICES

McFadden Farm – Based in Mendocino, McFadden farm offers a variety of herbs and spices as well as spice blends such as Italian, Herbes de Provence, Salad Herbs and more! Visit them at www.mcfaddenfarm.com.

HONEY

Gipson's Golden – Producers of honey offering an array of flavors sure to please everyone's taste buds. We love the Star Thistle, Clover, and Wildflower varieties. www.gipsonsgolden.com/

OLIVES/OLIVE OIL/BALSAMIC VINEGAR

McEvoy Ranch - McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma produces a robust olive oil great for dipping bread in. They also sell a mix of olives preserved in champagne vinegar which are delicious by themselves or on salads. We also love their apple butter which we think tastes like applesauce on toast! You can visit them at: www.mcevoyranch.com for history, farm news, etc.

Oils of Paicines - Oils of Paicines is a small, family run business that makes the perfect light oil that goes well on salads. It's also great for roasting vegetables and used as a dipping sauce. We also offer their Balsamic Vinegar, which is not produced locally, but we find is the perfect accompaniment to their olive oil. Find out more about their award winning oils at www.oilsofpaicines.com

WALNUTS

Steven's Orchard – Located in Hollister, Roscoe and Genevieve Stevens raise the most mouth watering organic walnuts we've ever had. Available in late Fall and through the year until we are sold out!