I’m in California at the moment enjoying, among other things, some amazing food and drink. We visit here two or three times a year, and I am consistently impressed by the quality of so much of the food, from producer to consumer. Unlike days gone by, most chefs, hotels and waiting staff are totally knowledgeable about where the food they are serving comes from, using trusted ethical farmers and producers and wherever possible, local and even organically grown produce. And when you start with quality like that, innovative modern cuisine can only be outstanding. It’s what it is all about, and it is some of what we want to share here at the Hearth and Soul Blog Hop. Fresh, seasonal, local and delicious homemade food, prepared with love and care. Food from the heath to feed your soul. The food of memory, the food of comfort, the food of joy. Welcome to the Hearth and Soul Blog Hop, born of our beliefs that food is not only meant to nourish our bodies, but also our souls.

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