Take Comfort: A Local Food Lover’s Guide—Locally Made Foods
Apr 28, 2020 07:12AM ● By Lorn Randall
Borden Butter Cream from Snook's Candies & Chocolate Factory; photo courtesy of Snook's
Not only do we have amazing restaurants and eateries in our area, but we also have fantastic locally-made food producers. Here, Style Magazine columnist Lorn Randall highlights some of the area's best.
LOCALLY MADE FOODS:
Snooks Candies & Chocolate Factory
731 Sutter Street, Folsom
916-985-0620, snookscandies.com
Family-owned and operated by the Snook Family, they’ve been producing gourmet chocolates, honeycomb toffee, candies and their signature butter brittles in their Historic Folsom location for nearly 50 years.
916-985-0620, snookscandies.com
Family-owned and operated by the Snook Family, they’ve been producing gourmet chocolates, honeycomb toffee, candies and their signature butter brittles in their Historic Folsom location for nearly 50 years.
Lana Lane Gourmet Goods
451 Main Street, Placerville
530-333-5443, lanalanegourmetgoods.com Using locally-sourced ingredients, they produce all-natural jams and wine jellies, spiced nuts, cookies, brownies, and cupcakes, along with gluten-free cupcakes, cookies and brownies.
The Crazy Gringo Taco Wagon Salsa Co.
3300 Coach LaneCameron Park, 530-305-3675
thecrazygringotacowagonsalsaco.com
A retail establishment for purchasing their famous salsas, as well as their home-made chips, tamales and smokehouse pies.
Windmill Creek Olive Oil
8148 Mt. Aukum Road, Somerset530-620-7211, windmillcreek.biz
Their store features their locally-grown olive oil along with other local and regional specialty foods including jams, balsamic vinegar and hot sauces.
Nibblers Popcorn
4420 Town Center BoulevardEl Dorado Hills, 916-235-2400
nibblerspopcorn.com
This family-owned and operated popcorn shop features more than 60 artisan-crafted popcorn flavors that are popped in-house daily.
Donna’s Delights
916-234-6520, donnashealthytreats.comBased in Granite Bay, this baker specializes in gluten-free, protein-infused muffins and cookies. Available locally at Sunrise Natural Foods, Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market, The STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness and Climb Society Folsom.
Long Dream Farm
4053 Wilson Town Road, Lincoln916-543-0758, longdreamfarm.com
A working farm with a mission of animal health and sustainability, their farm store features items produced on the farm including yogurt, eggs, butter, cheese and ice cream.
Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits
7825 Fox Hill Lane, Newcastle916-663-9158, gotmandarins.com
Open seasonally from November 1 through January 31, the family-owned and operated farm store features their organic locally-grown fruits and specialty made products.
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Cameron Park, Shingle Springs and Placerville? Check out this month's
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