These photos have been sitting on my computer for a little while but they should still be inspiring since I took them at the end of June and there's still time to enjoy the summer bounty! The first time I heard of Chino Farms was when I visited Mille Fleurs. The name was tossed around so much I got sick of hearing it but the meal was incredible so I decided I'd visit the farm to pick up some produce myself. Lucky for me... the farm is just a hop, skip and a jump away.
Growing up at home I was very used to freshly laid eggs daily and seasonal organic grown fruits and veggies. So it was quite a pleasure to visit the farm stand in the middle of quaint Rancho Santa Fe. I love that you get your own shopper here who will follow you around and can help make suggestions on what to get. The stand looks a little small from the street but there really is a lovely variety of seasonal treats picked that morning! My personal favorites at Chino Farms are the corn, melons and strawberries YUM! Check out my latest catch there:
Green Romanesque cauliflower, yellow cauliflower and some white and yellow ears of corn.
A basket of multi colored cherry tomatoes.
Green and red leaf lettuce.
A basket of French strawberries.
A basket of raspberries.Sorry no photos of the meal created with this catch but you can use your imagination :). Please visit to see a feast for the eyes yourself.
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Chino Farm
6123 Calzada del Bosque
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Fall/Winter: Tu-Sa: 10-4 & Su:10-1
Spring/Summer: Tu- Sa:10-5 & Su:10-1
I really like Chino Farms and thir produce but as far as I know their are not certified organic.
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ReplyDeleteOh really? I've heard that much of their produce was organic from a lot of people so I assumed it was. Thanks for the tip.
I know what you mean about computer overload... nice to see you posting again. Everything looks lovely! I am signed up with a CSA that is mostly organic but not 100% I'm ok with that as long as they let us know.
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ReplyDeleteI just got some produce from them this past weekend. I must say I'm a little disappointed with the melon I got.
I've been thinking about joining a CSA. I've been eatting out so much... perhaps this would encourage me to eat in more often.
Chino's is not 100% organic, but that is only because they use a super mild spray exclusively on the corn. They rotate their crops, use 30% less water than most farms in california, and the need for sprays is not needed simply because each field is taken care of with so much attention and detail. I guess I would rather eat local than something organic that was grown in mexico.
ReplyDeleteThe term "Organic" is owned by the government. Bravo, Chino for focusing on what really matters, not giving more money to the despicable USDA.
ReplyDeleteThe term "Organic" is owned by the government. Bravo, Chino for focusing on what really matters, not giving more money to the despicable USDA.
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ReplyDeleteI just got some produce from them this past weekend. I must say I'm a little disappointed with the melon I got.
I've been thinking about joining a CSA. I've been eatting out so much... perhaps this would encourage me to eat in more often.
I know what you mean about computer overload... nice to see you posting again. Everything looks lovely! I am signed up with a CSA that is mostly organic but not 100% I'm ok with that as long as they let us know.
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