Viva Oliva has a new location!
Check out Viva Oliva at their new location:
927 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA.
“Numerous varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, artisan salts, and gourmet foods- being in our space is like perusing a European market.”
Sample their delicious olive oils, vinegars and more!
Easy “Grab and Go” gifts for a dinner party, picnic, or just because-
Super sweet owner and staff too!
Lady and Larder
Lady and Larder–
3759 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, California
“We create radically seasonal and impeccably sourced cheese, cured meats, crudité and fruit boards. We are 100% woman-owned and family operated. We source all our products from American makers we love and respect.”
This family run business is nothing short of AMAZING!
When Covid 19 hit Los Angeles so hard they did everything they could every single day to help local farmers that were not able to sell their products at the farmers markets, which in turn helped so many people in the area and beyond get fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables each and every week.
This identical twin duo and their wonderful team warms my heart and I am so proud to know them and do business with them. Their creations are ART, edible ART-
Houston, we’ve solved the problem!
At long last Ojai Jelly has arrived at We Olive Houston!!
Ojai Jalapeño Jelly+Ojai Habanero Jelly+Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam
“Where Heat Meets Sweet”
I LOVE the We Olive family & I’m super excited to sell Ojai Jelly in Houston-
Lets do this!!
Did I mention they have a WINE BAR?!?
Oh YES they DO!
Tipple & Ramble
A great find in Ojai, California!
You’ll find beautifully crafted cheese boards, empanadas, kombucha +++
A darling outdoor trailer/bar, + comfy hammock.
You’ll find my trio of Ojai Jelly there too!
Original Farmers Market Los Angeles
Itty’s Cheese
6333 W. 3rd Street #328
Los Angeles, CA. 90036
Great cheeses, gift items & of course Ojai Jelly!
Go check it out!
Ojai Jelly in Malibu…
Discover Where Heat Meets Sweet–
Find Ojai Jelly at White’s Mercantile in Malibu
3835 Cross Creek Road #C
Malibu, California 90263
South of the border…
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I tried to call ahead but didn’t get through. Turns out you need to add a “1”
to the number listed on YELP- here’s the correct way to dial from the USA:
011-51-1-612 157-1625
Ok, so my hope was to bake for free & learn lots from the legendary Marcus Spahr,
so I just showed up, apron in tow.
Instead we had lunch, talked & then did business at his digs in the charming,
quaint little town of El Triunfo, Baja CA Sur.
Marcus is a self taught baker & has baked every day for 21 years.
He even built his mesquite wood-fire ovens for his Caffe.
Before Caffe El Triunfo there was Caffe Todos Santos, over on the west coast of Baja.
From start to finish Marcus’ bread fermentation process takes 24 hours to make.
His method develops more complex & mildly acidic flavors, which give his breads
a natural sweetness & nut-like character.
If you haven’t had the pleasure of a meal in his pizzeria or bakery, I highly recommend that you include an afternoon in El Triunfo for your next trip.
It’s really the best of two worlds: authentic Mexican charm & artisan pastries…
& it shouldn’t be missed!
PS while supplies last, FIND Ojai Jelly at Caffe El Triunfo
Open every day!
Zaca Mesa Winery Open House
Zaca Mesa Winery is a great place to relax after the holiday & black friday-
11/24/18
12-3 sip, shop, chill, repeat√
Ojai Jelly will be there sampling out something savory & delicious…
Sunshine in a jar
Best Seller: Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam- Sun ripened, California grown apricots + Habanero Peppers. Sweet yet savory. Try it on toast, dipped in coffee. Excellent on waffles or cheesecake. Great in cocktails too.
Lunch Box Blues
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Do your kids have the lunch box blues?
Try adding a little Ojai Jelly to their PB&J-
OR add peanut butter or almond butter to the crease of a few
sticks of celery, then add a side of Ojai Jelly for a fun
dipping delight!
You’ll be surprised how many kids love the combo-
W: www.ojaijelly.com
E: info@ojaijelly.com
Savory Sauce
Savory Sauce
4 parts Ojai Habanero Jelly
1 part Balsamic Vinegar
In a saucepan;
simmer low for about 45 minutes
Sauce thickens as it cools.
It’s great with meats, chicken, turkey, on tofu & vegetables
Enjoy!
Date with a Pig
Date with a Pig
No photo yet, I apologize. They’re eaten that fast—
Ingredients
Apple-smoked Bacon– 1 package
Medjool dates– about 30
Savory Sauce
What to do
Cut dates in 1/2, discard seeds.
Cut bacon in thirds, so you have about 3″ strips to work with.
Wrap bacon around date halves.
Secure with metal or bamboo pick.
In a convection oven;
Bake at 340* for about 10 minutes a side.
Regular oven; bake at 350* for about 12 minutes a side.
Drain off bacon grease & save 1 T. for “Savory Sauce”.
Habanero Balsamic Sauce-
In a saucepan;
4 parts Ojai Habanero Jelly
1 part Balsamic Vinegar
Reduce for about 45 minutes over low heat.
Easily alter Habanero Balsamic Sauce to this
Savory Sauce
In a saucepan over low heat;
Warm 1 1/2 cups Habanero Balsamic Sauce
with 5-ounces Chévre
Add 1 T. bacon grease + any date bits left over.
Heat through. Stir & serve.
→ bet you can’t eat just one←
Taste of Cuba
Wet your whistle with this refreshing cocktail-
Mojito
This refreshing cocktail recipe is from “Taste of Cuba”
& said to be “the original authentic recipe from Havana, Cuba”.
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Juice from 1 lime (2 ounces)
4 mint leaves
1 sprig of mint
Havana Club white Rum (2 ounces)
2 ounces club soda
ice (preferably crushed)
Place mint leaves into a “collins” glass & squeeze lime over it.
You’ll want about two ounces of lime juice.
Add powdered sugar, & gently muddle mint into lime juice & sugar.
Add ice, then add rum, & stir. Top off with club soda.
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Serves 1
A nice addition; run a little Ojai Jalapeño Jelly around the glass-rim, then roll the rim in
a pretty cocktail sugar. Sometimes I do 1/2 of the rim in lemon sugar & the other 1/2 in lime salt.
→enjoy
Sandwich-Spice it up
Go bold or go home!
Back to school- Back to work- Picnic- whatever!
Slap together a quick & easy sandwich & out the door you go. When your “usual” needs a little zip added to it add Ojai Jelly. It surprisingly delicious.
Children even ♥ Ojai Jelly in their PB&J
Let’s talk Venison-
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I’m not wild about venison myself, but I’m surrounded by people that LOVE it.
The sauce recipes would make boot straps tasty…
If you have a tough piece of buck you’re trying to make a meal of, this sauce will work its magic-
I tend to make a lot at a time but it’s easy to cut this recipe down to 1/4
Habanero Balsamic Sauce
→Heat level 4
4 jars Ojai Habanero Jelly
1 c Balsamic Vinegar
Place ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring mixture to a simmer & reduce heat. Keep at a low simmer & stir occasionally.
Cook for 45-60 minutes.
Let cool on counter top, Cover & refrigerate. Keeps well for up to 2 weeks.
Mixture will thicken as it cools. Enjoy on venison, bbq’d chicken, vegetables +++
Habanero Marinate
can also be used as a glaze or sauce
→Heat level 3
4 jars Ojai Habanero Jelly
1 can of Coca Cola (not diet)
2 T Worcestershire Sauce
1 fresh bay leaf
Place ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring mixture to a simmer & reduce heat. Keep at a low simmer & stir occasionally.
Cook for 45-60 minutes.
Let cool on counter top. Cover & refrigerate. Keeps well for up to 2 weeks.
If you want to get rid of the gamey flavor, use as a marinate.
Need a recipe? Send me a note at info@ojaijelly.com
& let me see what I can come up with!
enjoy
Taste of Ojai
15th Annual Fundraiser-
Please join us on Sunday, October 25th; 2pm-5pm
Find us all on the Golf Course at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, 10th hole.
Education is a great cause!
All proceeds from Taste of Ojai benefit the Rotary Club of Ojai’s Educational Foundation.
The Rotary Club of Ojai and its Educational Foundation have raised nearly one million dollars over the last two decades with
Taste of Ojai being our primary fundraising event.
Nearly $50,000 of scholarships are awarded each Spring to Ojai students for Fall enrollment at a recognized college, university, community college or technical school, with over 300 scholarships awarded to date.
In addition each year more than $30,000 of community grants are awarded to Ojai schools and non-profit organizations.
Get tickets here
Information here
Our Ojai Jelly booth will likely be sandwiched between Lori’s Original Lemonade &
Alquimia Organic Tequila
We hope to see your smiling faces on the green!
what? where? why?
Addiction 2 Ojai Jelly– have a listen—
Headed to a press event tomorrow in Santa Monica, put together by Consumer Product Events, Malibu, CA.
I wish I could package up all of your comments & recipes for my “press kit”! 
Taste of Ojai
A big shout-out to Charee Edwards for coordinating the event, & to the Ojai Rotary Club!
As always the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Resort hosted Taste of Ojai -2014.
The Indian-Summer conditions were spectacular, as October often presents in our little Nest-
The music was great & the ever-smooth Alquimia Organic Tequila divine!
People danced, laughed, & enjoyed tasty items from; Surf Brewery, Bliss Frozen Yogurt, Suzanne’s Cuisine, Feast Bistro,
& of course the Jelly Gals were serving up Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam over Cheese Cake!
Mark your calendars for Taste of Ojai 2015- it’s well worth attending!
Green Cleaning Solution
Marilyn always makes this great cleaning solution- That’s my mum ↑
I always keep some at the ready-
It smells so CLEAN & FRESH-
It’s great for washing windows, counters, sinks, walls, etc.
I wouldn’t use it on my hair though— I’d probably go from brown to blonde!
Not that there’s anything wrong with blonde!
1/2 gallon distilled water
8 oz. isopropyl alcohol
1 T. PRELL
Mix together & use in a spray bottle.
This solution works very well with the mocrofiber cloths but I hate the way they feel-
I prefer a cotton towel or paper towel.
🙂
Local Artisans Market @William Sonoma
First Saturday
12 noon to 4 pm
Saunter into William Sonoma & Sample our Delightful + Delicious Epicurean Treats!
Friendly staff + talented Artisans throughout – Did I mention scrumptious treats?
- have you tried our new Jam?
OJAI HABANERO APRICOT JAM – heat level 2
- OJAI JALAPENO JELLY – heat level 3
- OJAI HABANERO JELLY – heat level 4
Summer Fancy Food Show – New York
Herbs de Humboldt
Recently the 60th annual Specialty Foods “Summer Fancy Food Show” took place in
New York City.
The Cypress Grove Chevre Group selected Ojai Jalapeño Jelly to pair with their classic
“Herbs de Humboldt“!
“The fresh taste of a hand-mixed blend of Herbs de Provence balance simply, yet perfectly.
All the herbal flavors you love dried at the peak of the season. Clever in name, classic in taste”
Thank you Cypress Grovers!
Crab Cake Dipping Sauce
Ojai Jelly
Crab Cake Sauce
3/4 c. safflower mayonnaise (or your favorite)
1/4 c. buttermilk (or plain yogurt)
3 T. Ojai Habanero Jelly (room temperature)
3 T. fresh dill leaves- chopped fine
1 T. fresh parsley leaves- chopped
2 T. lemon zest
1/2 lemon- juiced
1 garlic clove- minced
Combine all ingredients in a bowl & stir well.
Keep refrigerated until just before serving.
Sauce will thicken as it chills-
enjoy!
Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam
MY NEW FAVORITE! ♥♥♥ it!
Ripe California Apricots Blended with Habanero Peppers
Decadent on cheesecake or over ice cream-
Remarkable on bagels or waffles-
Jam-Packed with flavor-Big cheese pleaser!
Transformative on chicken-
A perfect addition to nearly everything…
Heal Level 2
American Heart Association “Beach Ball”
The American Heart & Stroke Association (Santa Barbara Chapter)
May 3, 2014
The American Heart Association presents “Heart Beach Ball,” an event to raise funds for research and initiatives preventing heart disease. The American Heart Association is committed to helping our children live stronger, healthier lives with education, research and public policies that effect where they live, learn and play.
New information in the areas of congenital heart defects, heart transplants in children, cholesterol levels in teens and diabetes rates in children as well as adolescents
are just a few areas we are currently investigating.
For the second year we are continuing our fight against youth obesity, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, in Santa Barbara County.
The Healthy Futures Program seeks to empower students and their families to make healthier lifestyle choices by providing them with an understanding
of heart disease, nutrition education and encouraging them to be more physically active.
Dr. Joseph Aragon & the AHA team outdid themselves again!
Fun was had by all that attended-
Inspiring stories of life changing events were shared by special guests-
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