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Instant Pot Artichokes with White Wine, Capers and Burrata

Spring is a favorite season for many reasons, but at the top of that list are the amazing fruits and vegetables that this season brings with it.  In particular, I love the bounty of artichokes we can find this time of year at our...

What to Expect at The 2018 Artichoke Festival

Artichokes - Any which way and more! That is the unofficial theme of this festival that pulls out all the stops to entertain and educate about artichokes and where our favorite thorny thistle is the center of attention. This...

Spanish Cauliflower Rice

Please tell me you have had cauliflower rice... the stuff is sweeping the nation!!  I first heard about it and tried it back at the end of 2015 and it saved me during my first Whole30 in 2016.  I actually was never a huge lover...

Things We Love

Each spring is an exciting time of year here at Ocean Mist Farms with warmer weather, flowers in bloom and artichoke production at peak volume.  It really feels like the kick off to an amazing year of sharing what we love most...

Tiny But Mighty

Don’t let their tiny size fool you. Brussel sprouts are mighty in vitamins, antioxidants and other essential nutrients. What they lack in size, they make up for in nutritional value in a BIG way. Here’s 4 health benefits that...

Artichoke Eating Personas and Ingredients to Please Each

I just held my first spring cooking retreat in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and since it was spring, my menu included the crowning glory of all spring vegetables, the “ARTICHOKE”!  

Understand that my retreats draw attendees...

Brussels Sprouts 3 Ways

Do you ever look in your fridge at the end of a long day and feel a lack of enthusiasm?  Dinner prep boredom has put a damper on my cooking mood way too many times, so now I keep a variety of easy recipe ideas at the ready that...

Frosted Artichoke ABC's

The frosty weather hit Castroville, California fields in early March and the Coachella, California fields right after. Then the rains came and it is still raining today. The vegetable growers and marketers that support them are...

Springtime Table Inspiration

It is officially spring, which means beautiful flowers, sunny days, warmer weather and of course an abundance of artichokes! Several holidays worth celebrating also arrive with the onset of spring including Passover, Easter,...

The Luck of the Irish

When I was a child, I use to wonder why corned beef wasn’t green and why March 17th didn’t include a green food. After all, I dressed in green and received green carnations, so what about the food?

Cauliflower Mash with Roasted Garlic

When I first tried cauliflower mash, I was shocked at how much it reminded me of mashed potatoes! Such a simple swap leading to a lower carb side dish that the whole family will love.

8 Little Known Facts About the Artichoke

Every season is artichoke season at Ocean Mist Farms! However, our Artichoke Club members know that traditional artichoke season is spring time during March, April and May. This is when you can find your favorite vegetable...

Balsamic Artichoke & Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake

It was about time we made an incredibly easy dinner right?! Once you cook your spaghetti squash, artichoke hearts and chicken, all you have to do is mix them in a bowl with your favorite balsamic vinaigrette!

Hearts, Flowers, Wine and Artichokes

February is that month where I get to celebrate the ones I love. And boy, am I a romantic! I love the traditional gifting of flowers, hearts, candlelit dinners & wine. It is also an absolute must that I put my very own creative...

In Pizza We Crust

Who doesn’t love a good pizza every now and then? (Or as much as possible if we are being honest.)  In fact, there is an ENTIRE DAY, right around the corner, dedicated to celebrating this amazing piece of pie. National Pizza Day...

Bloggers We Are Crushing On

February is the month of love, which often starts with a little crush. However, we are crushing hard… on artichokes (it’s almost artichoke season!), and on our amazing food and lifestyle blogger friends who inspire us daily to...

Soup Weather Kitchen Inspiration

What a magical holiday season we had at our log home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! Beside the hallmark snow fall that seemed to come on command, the food, fellowship and festivities with family and friends ranked in the top...

Sweet Dreams are Made of Cheese

Calling all cheese enthusiasts! This Saturday is National Cheese Lover’s Day, a day of celebration for people across the country to enjoy their favorite food group. Here at Ocean Mist Farms, we like to celebrate our fondness of...

Our Sustainability Story

Our sustainability story, much like our recipes, includes a few important ingredients that are essential to who Ocean Mist Farms is as a company. Without these key ingredients and our loyal consumers just like yourself holding us...

Wishing You a Healthy New Year!

January brings more than just a new year. It brings resolve to improve our lives and to try new things! This is what we love most, more people trying a tasty veggie-filled dish or perhaps even a vegetable you've always thought...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Something about Brussels sprouts and Bacon just go together like PB & J! The delicious flavor of bacon makes anyone - even the veggie afraid - LOVE their brussels sprouts. The perfect occasion to enjoy this recipe is none other...

The Top 5 Ingredients for a Successful Ocean Mist Farms Vegetable Grower

There are many romantic qualities of working the land as a grower of fresh vegetables.  A few of my personal favorites are watching the beautiful sun rise over the artichoke fields in the morning, or watching the wind blowing...

Artichoke Cake Pops

Saturday, December 16^th is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day! You may be thinking, “How in the world can Ocean Mist Farms contribute to this day? They only sell veggies!” Well, you haven’t lived until you have tried our...

Cauliflower-Coconut Custard Pie

As a professional recipe developer, I taste a lot of my recipes as I am creating them, and at times my taste buds go numb. However, there is one recipe that makes my mouth water every time I write about it or see a photo of it....

Exciting News from Ocean Mist Farms

Ocean Mist Farms is excited to announce the launch of our new website! Our goal is to bring you into our fields and kitchen and make it feel like home. Created with you in mind, our new website is full of recipe inspiration, fun...

Chef Tony Baker’s Cranberry Fennel Sauce

It’s cranberry season - aka - one of the best times of the year!  I like to make all kinds of cranberry sauces around November, not only to enjoy on Thanksgiving but on any day of the week! I love to make a big batch and keep it...

Come Inside Ocean Mist Farms

Integrity, Quality, Passion Success. Compelling words that are the guiding values behind what we do every day. These four descriptive words describe our farming methods all the way to the design of our office building, right down...

Holiday Leftovers

I loooove holiday leftovers, don’t you? In fact, I sometimes look forward to the leftovers while making the holiday dinner and end up making even more of some of my favorites. With the holiday (aka leftover) season fast...

The Passionate Chef

I received an unexpected phone call last evening from a dear friend that reached out to invite my family and me for Thanksgiving.  This may seem like a common gesture of kindness but for most of my friends, it’s daunting to...

Combat Sugar Overload

With Halloween only 7 days away, you may be daydreaming of all the treats you will be eating to satisfy your sweet tooth. Our personal favorite is anything with chocolate and caramel. But, what happens after this spooky holiday...

Simple Slow Cooker Artichoke Chili

It is chili season and I am going all in! Chili can take many shapes depending on what you love to add to the classic meat, beans and tomatoes. This edition of adding artichoke hearts takes the flavor to a whole ‘nother level....

It’s National Farmer’s Day!

“And into the field I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” – Unknown

You must be a true optimist if you are a true farmer. Always hoping for the best and preparing for the worst, and sometimes having to literally dig deep to get...

Tuscan Inspiration for the Holiday Table

Let’s face it, most of us preparing traditional holiday meals know how carb heavy they can be, so providing a healthy appetizer that is delicious, fresh and easy to prepare is a winner! 

Unspoken Tailgate Heroes

Tailgate /ˈtālˌɡāt/ verb – to host or attend a social gathering at which an informal meal is served from the back of a parked vehicle, typically in the parking lot of a sports stadium.

Appreciating Where My Artichokes Come From

There’s nothing more calming and beautiful to me than a sea of artichokes. Strategically grown near the Monterey Bay in California, artichokes LOVE the mist from the ocean. The mild, cool-coastal climate creates perfect growing...

Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day

Parents, take a break from the kitchen and let your kids show you what they’ve got. Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is a chance for your young chefs to show off their skills and whip up some of their favorite foods. Have some fun...

Artichoke Guacamole

It’s time for the ultimate appetizer for any occasion! This artichoke guacamole has a 3 way green factor with artichoke hearts, avocado and salsa verde. 3 greens and 3 amazing flavors that come together perfectly. I love how this...

Beat the Heat with Cool and Creamy Classic Artichoke Ice Pops

Does stepping into your pool feel like getting into warm bath water? Is your air conditioning just not cutting it for you anymore? There comes a point during the summer when you just can’t escape the hot. Trust me, I’ve been...

30 Minute Meals - A Cure for School Night Schedule Overload!

The busy school year is upon us yet again, for students and parents alike! From soccer practice and football games to band rehearsal and tutoring, the list can seem endless on some days, right?

Artichokes with Julia Child's Hollandaise Sauce

Can we get a cohesive “all hail Julia Child”??  That women was amazing and knew her way around a kitchen - not because she was classically trained, but because she loved food! One of my favorite quotes from her is “People who...