Fresh Air Retreat – Palm Springs

We did additionally get the possibility to go out into Palm Springs, see some websites and revel in a couple of hosted meals that didn’t disappoint!

California Dates: A Candy Native Deal with

When you’re trying to attempt a singular native deal with throughout your Palm Springs go to, don’t miss out on California dates! The Coachella Valley, the place Palm Springs is situated, is without doubt one of the few locations in the USA that grows dates on account of its scorching desert local weather. These dates are celebrated for his or her pure sweetness, wealthy taste, and smooth, chewy texture.

We had the chance to satisfy with a passionate, native date farmer from the California Date Commission who prepped us a “date tasting flight” which was so cool. I actually liked this phase of our journey and discovered a ton. We have been even gifted a giant field of dates which I’ve been snacking on since! Do you know that one date has the identical quantity of potassium as 3 bananas? Loopy!

• 1. The Well-known Medjool Date. Medjool dates are the most well-liked selection grown within the area and are typically referred to as the “king of dates” for his or her giant dimension and caramel-like taste. They’re scrumptious as a snack on their very own, blended into smoothies, and even full of nuts or cheese for an appetizer.
• 2. Date Shakes. A visit to Palm Springs wouldn’t be full with out making an attempt a date shake. This creamy, naturally candy deal with combines dates with ice cream or milk for a wealthy, flavorful shake that’s each refreshing and filling. Shields Date Backyard, only a brief drive from Palm Springs in Indio, is thought for its well-known date shakes, which have been an area favourite because the Nineteen Twenties.
• 3. Date Festivals. When you’re visiting in early February, you may catch the annual Riverside County Truthful and Nationwide Date Competition held in Indio. This pageant celebrates the area’s date-growing heritage with the whole lot from camel races to reside leisure and, in fact, loads of date-inspired meals.
• 4. Bringing Dates Residence. Dates make an important memento! Many native date farms and specialty outlets supply freshly packed dates you possibly can deliver dwelling or give as presents. Some farms even supply excursions, so you possibly can be taught in regards to the historical past and course of behind date cultivation.

Glad Egg!

I LOVED assembly the staff over at Glad Egg. They’re extraordinarily obsessed with their hens, which obtained me excited too! There’s a distinction between free vary and free vs cage free and their hens require a minimal of 21.8 sq. toes of vary for each chicken, which equates to 10 acres per 20,000 birds.

Inside each Glad Egg, you’ll discover a wealthy amber yolk; each egg has a high quality you possibly can see, and a distinction you possibly can style.They assist small household farmers and at present work with 103+ small household farms all through the midwest. Ensure that to take a look at their store locator to see the place you’ll find them in your space!

Onions 52

A spotlight lunch was sponsored by the parents at Onions 52, which work with farmers to provide high quality onions 52 weeks a yr. They’re devoted to utilizing sustainable farming practices to make sure the standard and environmental accountability of each onion. They delight themselves in high quality merchandise and have even developed at “Smiley” candy onion that’s just about tearless! I will likely be receiving a giant field of those within the mail at this time and am over the moon excited! Retailer them in a darkish, cool spot and they’re going to final months!

Naturally tearless, Smileys are grown to be candy and delicate, reworking any dish into an satisfying culinary expertise with out the discomfort of watery eyes. These onions develop their distinctive sweetness as they mature, making them versatile and ideal for each uncooked and cooked dishes.

Albertson’s

Albertson’s hosted a couple of completely different choices for up all through the retreat that includes their model, Signature Select. This was a beautiful afternoon snack that was arrange for us with all types of goodies together with recent fruit, their chopped salads, my private fave, nuts, veggies,, and ice cream sandwiches!

Merchandise like their pre-made chopped salads and veggie trays assist save me time in busy lives and that’s at all times a win for me.

Signature Choose is on the market solely at Albertsons Firms’ household shops together with: Safeway, Albertsons, Tom Thumb, Jewel-Osco, Acme Markets, Shaws & Vons.

California Walnuts

One other spotlight was as soon as night the parents at California Walnuts spoiled us with a make-your-own charcuterie board social gathering that includes 3 completely different recipes for walnuts that Chef Trimmel developed. It was such a enjoyable exercise an finished that I plan creating right here at dwelling! Walnuts style candy, and have a creamy, buttery texture that’s good for baking this time of yr in addition to pairing!

There are limitless alternatives to include seasoned walnuts – versatile and nutritious – into your favourite dishes for vacation entertaining. Pairing walnuts with their favourite/trending seasoning taste profiles and utilizing them to raise vacation charcuterie board, and extra…

Grocer’s Checklist

Past consuming we additionally had plenty of time to be taught and share with one another in regards to the present tendencies in influencer advertising and marketing, which is a giant a part of all of our companies. Ben from Grocer’s Checklist got here and walked us via some new methods to assist our readers and subscribers. New tech permits us to get you our recipes simply by way of social media in addition to permit you to store the components of every recipe with none listing making! It’s all about YOU and making our platforms simple to navigate and get data from!