Topped with fresh whipped cream, pumpkin pies are the perfect way to welcome Fall. They make the perfect dessert for a holiday meal, and an even better breakfast – we won’t judge!

Here in Sonoma County we are blessed with an abundance of apples. Try using out local celebrity apple, the Gravenstein! If you don’t have Gravensteins available, Braeburn and Golden Delicious make great pie apples.

Summer time is here, and that means it is stone fruit season! Stone fruits are the essence of summer. Sweet, juicy peaches and nectarines are finally here! The stone fruit season is at its peak from June through September, so get your hands on these delectable fruits during the next few months. In botany, stone […]

Panettone – An Italian Tradition Gets a Makeover Brightly colored, festive, oversized boxes of bread are being displayed throughout our stores. If you have never received one as a gift before (the brightly colored package symbolizes luck and prosperity through the New Year), or stopped to check out what the box contains, it’s Panettone, a […]

What makes Heilala special? The freshness and quality sets Heilala Vanilla apart. Full trace-ability from the source plantations in Tonga, direct to the consumer’s pantry ensures no traders, unnecessary handling, and most importantly, quality. Establishing the Heilala Vanilla plantation in Vava’u and partnering with growers throughout Tonga has provided employment along with resources which has […]

The cold, gray and wet days of winter have set in here in Sonoma County, but have no fear…bright, sunny citrus is here to the rescue! Winter is citrus season, and citrus is the easiest way to add some brightness to these cold months. This week we have some freshly picked winter wonders for you […]