What Do We Mean When We Say “Local”?
Now, with our second store more than 20 miles away from our Grass Valley store, we had to look at redefining local in a meaningful way.
Let’s make tamales!
Carmen Lang grew up in Mexico City, but it wasn’t until she was an adult and owned an organic tortilla business in Nevada City, did she learn to make tamales. “I had the idea of making tamales because I love food,” said Lang, the owner […]
Local Culture Ferments
Meet the owners of Local Culture: Cristina Africano, Chris Frost-McKee and Elissa Wolf Blank. Did you know BriarPatch carries the entire line of Local Culture products? That includes: Apple + Hops Sauerkraut, Beet + Fennel Sauerkraut, Juniper +Sage Sauerkraut, Golden Beet + Dill Sauerkraut, Turmeric + Ginger […]
PAAVANI Ayurveda
Say hello to Leah and Trudy, founders of PAAVANI Ayurveda. Look for their dosha specific Body Oils, Pulling Oils and Copper Tongue Cleaners! “All of our products are handmade in our Grass Valley apothecary and inspired by the healing wisdom of traditional Ayurveda. We believe […]
Early Bird Farm & Mill
From popcorn to pancake mix, Early Bird stone mill and farm honors regenerative practices.
Starbright Acres Family Farm
Meet Ken & Aleta Barrett of Starbright Acres Family Farm. Starbright Acres Family Farm delivers a diverse array of veggies to BriarPatch. Ken and his wife Aleta work with Co-op produce and deli managers to plan crops all year long. “BriarPatch is our number one largest purchaser […]