TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Beehive Cheese

A beer with roasted malts that have coffee notes is the perfect pairing with Beehive’s coffee-rubbed cheese, Barely Buzzed. Beehive Cheese is another wonderful artisan food story. Brothers-in-law working in software and real estate traded fast-paced corporate jobs for green acres, and grinding commutes with briefcases and laptops for quiet mornings turning 500 gallons of…
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RECIPE: Tuna, Egg & Chicken Salad Almondine

Add 4 ounces of slivered almonds to tuna, egg and chicken salads for a crunchy gourmet twist. Use fresh herbs: Snip basil, chives, cilantro, dill or parsley into your salad for more great flavor with no added calories. Another tip—use a great mayonnaise like those from The Ojai Cook, a Top Pick Of The Week.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Just Peachy—It’s National Peach Month

August is National Peach Month. If you normally enjoy a Mimosa (Champagne and orange juice), try a Bellini instead. It’s white peach purée and Prosecco, a sparkling Italian wine. Many specialty stores sell white peach purée, or you can order it online from Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, a a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The…
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PRODUCT: Award Winning Olive Oil, 20% Discount

Go for the gold: Try this year’s gold medal winner in the Tuscan olive oil category. Lovers of Tuscan olive oil: Cafaggio Extra Virgin Olive Oil was just awarded the Gold Medal at the 2009 Los Angeles County Fair. We haven’t tasted it, but Cafaggio has been described by its importer, Gustiamo (which sources the…
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