What is Ramen? Even without its singular past, ramen is a special dish for another reason: alkaline noodles. Ramen is essentially a soup consisting of a broth that is often pork-based, alkaline noodles, soy sauce, and various add-ins which change based on the region you’re getting them from. The noodles are made by combining wheat […]

Niman Ranch is comprised of a network of 740 small, independent U.S. family farmers and ranchers. They fully subscribe to and lead the industry in the latest sustainable and humane agricultural practices, with all animals being raised outdoors or in deeply bedded pens. Niman Ranch follows strict Animal Welfare protocols, which were developed with the […]

Here’s the scoop on everything happening this week! We have a week of special savings to celebrate! Check out our weekly ad September 13 and enjoy the savings all the way through September 19 in every department. Many featured items are 35% off — or more — in honor of this Oliver’s milestone! Celebrate our awesome […]

Why Buy in Bulk? There are some great reasons to buy in bulk: Bulk foods create less waste than foods in single-use packaging. This happens in two ways: first, since you’re only buying as much food as you know you’ll need, it cuts down on the food waste your household will produce. According to the […]

Here in Sonoma County, we are blessed to share many commonalities with France, including our food and wine culture and our Mediterranean climate. We also have a very active French community and a local chapter of Alliance Francaise offering French classes and even a special Bastille Day celebration of their own! In a year where […]