Show 145, November 7, 2015: David Barnes, Co-Founder, Crows Pass Farm, Temecula

Dave and Tina Barnes of Crows Pass FarmIn Southern California small, Family Farmers are finally starting to get recognition in the food world. Farmers are now even receiving credit on restaurant menus. Some have risen to the level of culinary celebrities. Since 1991 Crows Pass Farm has been supplying better restaurants seasonally with select fruits and vegetables. It all started with strawberries. It’s a certified organic farm.

This year, as in many previous years, Crows Pass Farm was selected to be a participant in the 13th Annual Celebrate the Craft at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla. They also are a produce supplier to The Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Crows Pass Farm was paired with Chef Jack Fisher of Town and Country. The resulting dessert item was Dark Chocolate Cremeux with Tahitan Squash Mousse.

Other high profile restaurants that Crows Pass Farm supplies include NineTen, 1500 Ocean at Hotel Del Coronado, Delicias, Herringbone, and Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage.

We’ll meet Family Farmers, David and Tina Barnes.