March Cocktail
March Cocktail
6 oz Ventura Spirits “Haymaker” Vodka
2 oz fresh lime juice -save rind to moisten glass rims
1-2 T Ojai Jalapeño Jelly
10-20 fresh mint leaves
Ice
Sugar -for glass rims
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1 can of “Langers” organic ginger sparkling water
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Fresh mint
Edible flower
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1. Juice limes
2. Moisten glass rims, then run through sugar
3. In a cocktail shaker: combine ingredients except bubbly water
4. Use a knife or muddler to incorporate Jelly & mint
5. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds
6. Pour into sugar rimmed cocktail glasses & top off with “Langers” organic ginger sparkling water, or your favorite
7. Garnish with mint & an edible flower -I used homegrown arugula flowers
ENJOY!
Small Business Grant FedEx Competition
UPDATE:
FEDEX WILL MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT ON 3/31/21-
Thank you for all your votes!! Fingers crossed!
I entered a small business contest on FedEx!
Between now & March 24, 2021 PLEASE go online & vote for Ojai Jelly!
One vote per day, per person- TELL your friends & Ojai Jelly fans!
I started my business on a shoestring in 2010. I had a stroke in 2007, which led to heart surgery, then falling & severely fracturing my sacrum… No fun at all but I’m here & I’m smiling
(most of the time)- Bottom line: I really needed a job!
You can read more about me here if you’d like to.
This is me before I had a stroke- it left me unable to walk or talk. I was 48.
Thank GOD I’m fully recovered & perfectly capable now. I’ll be 62 on Saint Patricks Day!
Fast forward to 2021, I sell in every state in this GREAT country of ours, +
in two villages in Baja, Mexico!
The small business FedEx contest limited me to 1000 words INCLUDING spaces-
so I couldn’t elaborate…
I’d LOVE to win the grant!! With your daily votes I might be able to do just that!!
If I win, here’s what I’d like to do:
→Enjoy more shipping with FedEx Ground and possibly expand to FedEx Express
→Print my logo on my shipping boxes so they can advertise my company as they’re en-route
→Have new banners made
→Have large magnet logo signs made to use on my vehicles
→Print more business cards
→Print more recipes for y’all
→Maybe I’ll even have my pepper logo printed on all my “Jelly Roll” tubes
→Possibly have t-shirts, masks, hats, mugs, water bottles printed with my logo!
♥I recycle, repurpose & reuse clean materials in the safe shipping & packing of Ojai Jelly.
I drive the truck, I unload the cases (usually alone), especially during the ongoing pandemic.
Thank you for your time, for your vote & especially for supporting my small business!
My business is one-woman strong! Me!
The possibilities are endless & I don’t shy away from hard work!
Central Coast Creamery
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Find a great assortment of artisan cheeses at Central Coast Creamery in Paso Robles, California
HOLEY COW
DREAM WEAVER
GOAT GOUDA
GOAT CHEDDAR
SEASCAPE
EWENIQUE
EWEREKA
BIG ROCK BLUE
Click here to find where you can purchase their fine cheeses
Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam
Retail Stores (wholesale accounts)
Restaurant Service Size
Great for:
Cheeseboards
Charcuterie boards
Over baked Brie
Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam…
40 fluid ounces
Contact me if you’d like to special order some!
805 680-7676
Fairview Gardens
Fairview Gardens Center for Urban Agriculture
New spot to find Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam
and of course local vegetables, fruits, honey,
and delicious Riviera Bread!
Be sure to take your kiddo’s by for a special Halloween Event!
→Saturday, October 31, 2020 2-8 pm←
Take your family for safe, outdoor Trick-or-Treating on the farm and a
costume contest!
Prizes too!
Bobs Well Bread at the Ballard Store
Additional location for Bobs Well Bread in Ballard, CA!!
Opens Thursday, October 1, 2020
The “Ballard Store” and “Ballard Store Restaurant” were at this location
many years ago-
If you’re heading up to sip wine on the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Trail be sure to follow the delicious aroma wafting from Bobs Well Bread at his new location-
If you haven’t tried his breads, pastries, meals… you haven’t lived!
Ballard was founded in 1880.
Ballard is the smallest and oldest community in the Santa Ynez Valley
PS You’ll also find Ojai Jelly here!
Polders Old World Market- Jonesville, Virginia
Polders Old World Market and Kitchen!
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, you’ll find this amazing family’s hand carved, handsome cooking utensils, aka “dreamware” and so much more!
They have great giveaways and contests!!
I hope you’ll check out their website and online shop, where you’ll also find:
Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam– heat level 2
Ojai Jalapeño Jelly– heat level 3
Ojai Habanero Jelly– heat level 4
Photos: Polders Old World Kitchen ♥
Field + Fort
2580 Lillie Avenue Summerland, CA. (805) 770-7897 Great restaurant & shop!
“To-Go” orders & safe pick up during Covid.
You’ll find Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam on the menu, as well as for sale in the shop! photo credit: Field + Fort
photo credit: Amber Dolyak (805) 245-1274
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
Sad News-
Due to Covid 19 Itty’s has closed-
You can still find their great cheeses at many Farmers Markets in California and I will update this page when I get the correct link.
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
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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!
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