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.

This pie has a creamy, crunchy filling of pecans, eggs, butter and sugar. Top it with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and your taste buds will thank you!

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 […]

No holiday feast would be complete without a delicious, decadent dessert and we have just the one for you…Oliver’s Own Yule Log. This unmistakable creation has a fascinating history that dates back centuries. Here we’ll take a closer look at this festive dessert and how it went from an actual burning log to a cake […]

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 […]