Ojai is such a friendly little mountain town and it seems like everyone knows each other and that everyone knows their farmer. The Farmers market is not big at all, but it’s really good, organic and of course as local as it gets.

Pistachios with all kinds of flavors from a farm nearby, and he claims that they are the only ones who makes pistachio oil and flour. The oil was tasty and great for salads and the flour is the pulp they get from making the cold pressed oil, that they dry. Great for smoothies or baking.

Wild hibiscus flowers! Homemade hibiscus tea, anyone?

Tomorrow’s schedule is Ojai. I can’t wait to cruise up there and visit the farmers market, the peaceful Meditation Mount and finally a pizza and music night at Farmer and Cook. We are going there to shoot for the cookbook… so exciting!

Guys, I’m in chocolate heaven! Yesterday i finally got to try Food By Emily Emily’s famous chocolate barks and they were incredible delicious. I love the chili and caramel combination so much I wanna eat it all the time. All organic, all homemade with that little extra luv we all deserve. If you live here, you can even order her delicious salads from Good Eggs straight to your door, or you can order her chocolates online. She also makes delicious handcrafted truffles…. just saying!

Emily says:

“My philosophy is to let ingredients shine for their true beauty and play with flavor combinations to highlight each one. My style of cooking is seasonal, mindful, intentional and preferably organic. Sustainable. Everything is made from scratch. I source out the best tasting and highest quality ingredients, venture out to the local farmers markets to find what is in season and buy the best produce locally. Then the fun begins! I play in the kitchen to create delicious, culinary and authentic experiences for you” 

Don’t miss out on these treats, Emily is a very talented girl!