Pappas Artisanal in Laverne
The Savory Road crew headed over to Pappas Artisanal in La Verne to interview Chef Travis Flood. His unique wood-fired rotisserie restaurant offers up some delicious recipes with sustainable raised, hormone and antibiotic free meats and treats. We enjoyed every...
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The Blind Rabbit, Speakeasy, Anaheim
This week we discovered a terrific little speakeasy, hidden in the Anaheim Packing House. Speakeasy’s were popular during the Prohibition era and now you can find these little gems scattered across Southern California. The Blind Rabbit is designed to have the...
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March 22, Klatch Coffee: Fair Trade vs Direct Trade Coffee with Mike Perry
This week we re-visit Klatch coffee and talk to Founder and CEO Mike Perry. He discusses the differences between Fair Trade and Direct Trade . Mike sources his coffee beans from around the world. For more pictures of Jeff’s visit please check out our BLOG Listen...
read more13 Ice Cream in Fontana
We had the pleasure to meet Julian and Teresa Vega of 13 Ice Cream in Fontana. What a little gem, Julian had us try his homemade ice cream from Jalapeno, spinach, kale, avocado to Rose, pinenuts to cookies and cream = all delicious! He also makes Paletas (popsicles)...
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Kid’s Farmers’ Market, Longfellow Elementary with Feeding America Riverside
This week The Savory Road features the Kid’s Farmers’ Market at Longfellow Elementary School in Riverside. Organized by Feeding America Riverside and Funded by Safeway Foundation. This month this program distributed fresh produce, granola bars and tooth...
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J. Riley Distillery in Redlands
Jeff interviews Jason Riley about his new start-up “J. Riley Distillery” in Redlands. Jason introduces the three whiskeys he is making: California Clear White Whiskey, Aeva Mae’s Apple Spice and Jeremiah Riley Bourbon. The base of all his...
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San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, The Pines Steakhouse
Recently we were invited to take a tour of San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, followed by dinner at The Pines, Steakhouse restaurant. Located in Highland, CA., the casino provides hours of gaming pleasure with slots, poker, table games and bingo. It you are...
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Great Harvest Bread Co. Eastvale
This week we visit the Great Harvest Bread Company in Eastvale. Owner Meredith Sumenek pours her love of baking and a dream of opening her own business into each creation that comes out of the ovens. Listen to the Savory Road Podcast Website Location: 14244...
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February 1, What is Kombucha?
On this weeks Savory Road, Jeff searches for the answer to the question, “What is Kombucha?” He visits E.A.T Marketplace in Temecula where they serve kombucha on tap. See pictures from our time at E.A.T. Marketplace Listen to the Savory Road Segment...
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Basque Cooking at Centro Basco in Chino
This week we visit Centro Basco, an icon in Chino since 1940 when the Basque population soared in the community with over 1,000 families. Centro Basco lays at the center of the Basque community in Southern California with festivals and picnics throughout the year....
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Indian Cooking Class with Pooja Jain
This week Jeff interviews Pooja Jain, a cooking teacher at the Cooking Block in Redlands. She tells Jeff about her background growing up in and living in several regions of India. Jeff talks to Pooja about her Mumbai street food cooking class and gets a chance to...
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January 11, Slow Food – Temecula Valley
This week Jeff interviews Chef Leah Di Barnardo, owner of E.A.T Marketplace about the Temecula Valley’s Slow Food Movement. This movement founded in 1986 was designed to counteract fast food and fast life and the disappearance of local food traditions, They...
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January 4th, 2014 Oaxacan Cooking at El Fortin 3 in Chino
The Savory Road took us to the only Oaxacan Restaurant in the Inland Empire, El Fortin 3 in Chino. Owner Nicholas introduced us to the world of Oaxacan cooking with a variety of Moles, Clayuda (pizza) and drinks. See more pictures and read more about El Fortin check...
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December 28, 2014 Drake Family Goat Farm and Goat Cheese
December 28, we visit Dan Drake owner of Drake Family Goat Farm in Ontario. He shows us how the make “Artisanal” and “Farmstead” goat cheese. Dan and team produce a creamy Southern California Chevre in an assortment of flavors. Along with the...
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Dec. 21, Neighborhood Tamale Making Parties
Jeff is celebrating the holiday season by attending two of his neighbors Tamale Making Parties. Neighbor Yolanda Orozco host a Tamale making party for her girlfriends each year. She spends 2 days getting everything ready for the event. Neighbors Juana and David...
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December 14, The Presidential Lounge at the Mission Inn, Riverside
Jeff visits the Presidential Lounge inside the Mission Inn in Riverside. The lounge sits where the presidential guest quarters where. Teddy Roosevelt stayed here and the Nixon’s where married here. Plus 10 other presidents have visited. The staff have...
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Boys Republic Bakery in Chino Hills
This week on the Savory Road we visited the The Boy’s Republic in Chino Hills. They recently added to their culinary program a Baking program led by Chef Kevin Brown. The Bakery now provides all kinds of baked items to the students and now to Chino...
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Vallee d’ Brume, Bakery & Cafe, Temecula
Valle d’ Brume Bakery and Cafe has been serving up delicious European bakery items and Chocolate for over 10 years in Temecula. Owner and Chef, Adriaan van Heumen was trained in his native Netherlands. Chef Adriaan career in the US has been as a pastry chef,...
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Dale Bros. Brewery in Upland
This week on the Savory Road we visit Kurt Dale, Brewmaster of Dale Bros. Brewery in Upland. When we asked Kurt, where we can find the best German beer in the Inland Empire he said “any Mexican beer will do”. After all, the German/Austrain Empire...
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Highland Springs Resorts, Olive Oil
This week on the Savory Road we visit Highland Springs Resort to hear about their 125 year old Olive Tree Orchard and the olive oil they make. Coming on October 4 -5. 2015 is their “Olive & Wine Fair”. Click on the poster for more info. 2016: Oct 29...
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