by Tim Aupperle - Regional Seafood Coordinator

Today was a busy day visiting a couple of our Southern California "local suppliers" – including the Santa Barbara Smokehouse in Santa Barbara, CA where I met with owner/CEO Tim Brown. ...

by Tim Aupperle - Regional Seafood Coordinator

hand holding abalone

by Darcy Landis - Forager Arizona and Nevada
Living in the desert, dealing with dry heat in the hot summer months, there is only one concern on everyone’s mind… WHAT CAN WE DRINK AROUND HERE?!
by Nathan Hirsch - Metro Chef, Arizona

One of the best ways to enjoy Hatch chiles, from the Hatch Valley in New Mexico, is by roasting the chiles to remove their outer skin and seeds.  The easiest way to accomplish this is with your home broiler. Simply place your chiles on a sheet pan or roasting pan, and turn them every...