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South Valley Living

AUGUST 2016

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South Valley Living AUGUST 2016

CR A FT I NG

35 DIY: Marbled Trinket Bowl

FASHION

17 Fall Fashion Essentials

GOOD FI NDS

9 Daniel Enriquez and Hazel’s Kitchen in Tulare 25 Find Your Flavor With Bradshaw Honey

I NSPIR AT ION

32 Young Entrepreneur Carmen Gallegos and Her Vepó Bottle

I NT ER EST

12 Jen Hatmaker Comes to Visalia

ON THE M A P

21 Gibson Farm Market in Fresno R ECR E AT ION 6 Great Spots to Take a Hike 29 Pickleball in the South Valley

STOR E FRONT 40 Gifts for All

Gibson Farm Market Photo by Ellie Koleen

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36 Enjoy the View—Paul Mullins 38 What’s Cookin’—Summer Gazpacho 41 Spotlight—Calendar of Events 44 Giving Back—A World Perspective With Lanna Coffee

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We’re in the final stretch of summer, and if you haven’t checked all your summertime fun off your to-do list, now’s the time!

One activity to tackle right away: A trek through the wilderness.

The South Valley is resplendent with hiking opportunities, whether you prefer climbing mountains, meandering along the coast or something in between. Or if you’re ready to learn a new sport, try your hand at pickleball – a mix of tennis, badminton and ping pong that’s growing in popularity.

We’re lucky here in the South Valley to have so many locally grown and produced foods. Dip your finger into some sweetness from Bradshaw Honey Farms, where healthy, meticulously tended bee colonies have been key participants in the production of sage honey, avocado honey, orange honey and more.

Then check out the Gibson Farm Market, which showcases the work of Fresno State University students. Fresh veggies, milk, cheese, ice cream, meat, wines, jams, chocolates and much more are all produced by students, who also manage the market. Bonus: Every dollar received at the Gibson Farm Market goes back to students’ education.

Grab a bite to eat at Hazel’s Kitchen, where hospitality, period architecture and good food come together to provide a satisfying experience for Tulare locals and visitors alike. Prefer a strong cup of coffee? Lanna Coffee Co. has you covered, and you can rest easy knowing that your java jolt is helping Thai villagers.

Finally, we’ll introduce you to Carmen Gallegos, a local CEO and philanthropist whose Vepó Bottles have already earned her some awards. The catch? She is just 13 years old.

It’s the last hurrah for summer – enjoy!

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AS A FRIEND ONCE SUCCINCTLY PUT IT, hiking is simply walking, though sometimes harder than that. All things considered, hiking may be one of the oldest human activities there is, considering that much of our history involved walking to places without much more to guide us than a trail. Still, today, many groups of people would not understand the concept of hiking as something separate from everyday life, and the thought of trekking in the wilderness just for fun would seem outright absurd. If they knew that we typically drive to a location, walk around to see things, then drive home, they would probably consider us a hopeless and lost civilization.

But the discussion of culture clashes and civilization decadence shall be left to the philosophers. Summer is upon us here in the Valley and we have better things to do. A frequently overlooked perk of living in the South Valley is location, especially when it comes to 6 | ENJOY AUGUST 2016

partaking in some fantastic trails. Are you a mountain person? To the east there’s the Sierra Nevada. Is the ocean more of your jam?

To the west is the central coast. Whether your find yourself in the mountains or at the coast, several trails are worth the effort. Just pace yourself and enjoy the journey: no matter where you’re going or how fast you’re getting there, everyone gets the same view.

First on the list needs little introduction: Yosemite. Within a twoto three-hour drive from the Visalia-Fresno area, Yosemite offers a garden of natural wonders easily viewable by the novice and expert hiker alike. Contrary to prior summers, an added benefit to hikers this year is the increased snowmelt, bringing the waterfalls back to their former glory. No trail is better suited for indulging in views of waterfalls than the Mist Trail, aptly named after the misty soaking that hikers tend to receive from Vernal and Nevada Falls. If one

is simply after the views, a mere half-mile hike from the trailhead at Happy Isles to First Bridge will oblige you with views of Vernal Falls.

For the enthusiast, continuing past Vernal Falls will bring you to Nevada Falls, and continuing from here begins the ascent toward Half Dome. Be warned, this trail is also the more popular one in Yosemite, and thus one can expect it to be a bit crowded over the summer.

Next is Sequoia National Park. Known more for the Giant Sequoias than the waterfalls, Sequoia also offers many trails accessible to all levels of hikers. Day hikes make it easy for folks to hit the trail with minimal commitment to planning or travel. One such trail is the climb of Moro Rock, a two-mile mild to moderate trek with views of the Great Western Divide being the reward for those who reach the top. Another great day hike that also provides some cool relief is the Topokah Falls trail. An easy 3.4 mile roundtrip stroll along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, this trail begins in Lodgepole Campground and leads hikers to a scenic 1,200-foot waterfall.

With summer brings the heat, and many Valley locals, though robust and hearty folks, must admit defeat, usually around July, and escape to the coast. With cool ocean breezes, green hills and excellent vistas to spare, the shame of defeat never felt so right. Naturally, the advantage to trails here is the addition of the ocean views, and there is no better option than the Bluff Trail in Montana de Oro State Park.

Not just a clever name, this trail offers a casual stroll along the bluffs of the Pacific with several opportunities to explore tide pools along

the way or just drink in epic sunset views at dusk. For a significantly more difficult challenge with more local flair, one can trek the manyfaced god of the San Luis Obispo trails, High School Hill (AKA Red Tower Trail, AKA Tiger Ridge, AKA Lookout Hill, AKA Tower of Power, AKA Murray Hill). With breathtaking views of San Luis Obispo and Edna Valley given to victors, this trail offers three options with three very different difficulties. For the brave and in shape, start at Lizzie Street. For the daft, start at the trailhead on Sydney Street.

For the realistic, take the Reservoir Canyon trailhead because, in the end, all roads lead to the top.

The outdoors calls, and this call echoes from primal history to the modern human. Answer it. No matter if one is a beginner or an expert, there are adventures to be had. No matter the difficulty, in life or in nature, put one foot in front of the other, take time to appreciate your surroundings and when you get to the end, don’t miss the view. • Hiking tips: www.sectionhiker.com/10-tips-for-beginner-day-hikers Accessible hikes throughout California and neighboring states: www.hikespeak.com www. mountaintravelguide.com/California

Ben Ralph is a longtime off-and-on Visalia local. Originally hailing from the outskirts of Ave. 328, he now spends his time balancing a career with walking the Earth, like Caine from the TV series Kung Fu. His writing is about the latter.

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THOSE WHO LIVE IN TULARE know all about its charm, country roots and neighborly atmosphere. In a word, quaint could describe this Central Valley town.

Hazel’s Kitchen is one Tulare establishment that seems to capture in a single glimpse much of what the town has to offer – hospitality, period architecture and good food (because here in the valley, there’s no excuse not to enjoy farm-fresh cuisine). Hazel’s is such a fit, in fact, that it runs the risk of being overlooked from blending in with its surroundings. Credit the building’s mix of Victorian and Carpenter elements, the wraparound porch and peaked roof, because Hazel’s Kitchen is as natural to downtown Tulare as the oaks that surround it.

Built in 1908, the house that holds Hazel’s Kitchen takes its name from former owner and Tulare City Clerk Hazel

Hoyt. In the 1990s the house was nearly condemned, though it was eventually converted and opened as a restaurant in November 1995.

Owner Daniel Enriquez purchased Hazel’s kitchen about 10 years ago, but he’s essentially been a part of the restaurant since it opened more than 20 years ago.

“It’s crazy,” he admits. “I started a few months out of high school and I never left. I was hired on in February, waiting tables and helping all around.”

Take a seat and eat a bite and it’s easy to see why Enriquez stuck around. There’s a country-style charm about Hazel’s Kitchen, both inside and out. He hears from customers often, “they always say it’s like going to Grandma’s house, or it’s like going home.”4

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“they always say it’s like going to Grandma’s house...like going home.”

“It’s a nice, relaxing lunch to get away,” Enriquez adds.

The intimacy of Hazel’s Kitchen has much to do with that at-home atmosphere.

Between indoor, garden and porch seating, Hazel’s only serves about 20 tables, with seven in the main dining room. In a way, the fewer seats allow Hazel’s staff to focus on customer service, which Enriquez says helps his restaurant stand apart. And while Hazel’s intimate seating translates perhaps to a quieter, slower-paced meal, Hazel’s popularity keeps them pumping out the sandwiches.

“We’re typically serving about 80 to 150 people a day,” says Enriquez. “We’re serving sandwiches, salads and soups in the fall and winter months, and potato salad in spring.” Their menu hasn’t changed much in the last 20 years, but why mess with a good thing?

“It’s been tweaked here or there, but we’re pretty much serving the same great quality food from the beginning.”

Popular sandwiches include chicken salad, with sliced apples, celery and chicken breast diced and mixed in mayonnaise, and the roasted red pepper chicken sandwich. Their most popular salad, says Enriquez, is the Chinese chicken salad.

“We have a variety of breads baked every day, and all homemade dressings for our salads are made here,” says Enriquez.

While hours are restricted to lunchtime on weekdays, Hazel’s caters weddings and office events, while on evenings and weekends it becomes available for reserved parties.

“We don’t typically cater for anything over 100,” clarifies Enriquez, “but we have the possibility to do wedding and baby showers on the

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weekend,” which starts at $18.95 per person, with a minimum of 20 guests.

“I’ve enjoyed the customer base that we’ve established over the years,” says Enriquez. “I’ve seen families grow up, and now they’re having kids. I’ve been here 20 years, and we’ve done bridal showers, and then baby showers, and now we’re having graduation parties (for those kids). It’s kind of crazy.”

Another element of Hazel’s charm is its gift shop. “That was the main big change when I took over,” says Enriquez.

“All the home décor and decorations around Hazel’s and around the customers is for sale.”

A mix of rustic home furnishings, candles and frames, the gift shop décor further creates that cozy, hospitable atmosphere. It helps that customers have been coming to Hazel’s for 20 years, but new customers are always welcome. And who wouldn’t enjoy that feeling – going out to eat but feeling as comfortable as though at home?

Enriquez does agree. “Hazel’s is like going home, but going home for lunch.” • Hazel’s Kitchen • 237 N. L St., Tulare • (559) 685-0455 Monday-Friday, 9am - 2pm www.thehazelskitchen.com • Find them on Facebook

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-year old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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J E N H AT M A K E R C O M E S T O V I S A L I A IF A CONFERENCE calls itself For the Love, the question naturally follows: for the love of what? But before we ask the what, we might want to deal with the who.

On September 16 and 17, Jen Hatmaker will host a two-day women’s conference at Visalia First Assembly. Like any celebrity, Hatmaker’s appeal has a lot to do with her personality, though she’s no less an accomplished author, blogger, mother, pastor, teacher – she even had a go at reality television on HGTV’s “My Big Family Renovation.”

“Number one, she’s hilarious,” says Angela Buoma, an organizer for the conference. “But that’s just one of the reasons people love her.”

Another reason, explains Buoma, is Hatmaker’s transparency.

“Jen is real, she is honest about all the parts of being a woman, being a Christian. People are drawn by her honesty, because theirs is no perception of perfection. She’s just honest about her struggles, about motherhood.”

In a 2013 blog titled “Worst End of School Year Mom Ever,” using equal parts humor and brutal honesty, Hatmaker admits to skipping reading assignments and putting together a last-minute Ben Franklin costume for her son. “I cannot even handle signing a folder in late May; a colonial costume is cause for full, unrestrained despair,” Hatmaker writes. “Just whatever, man.” That blog post briefly catapulted Hatmaker into the national eye, and soon after she was even a guest on the Today Show.

But let’s be real. Authenticity and a blog do not a role model or teacher make. But Hatmaker isn’t just making a name for herself by speaking what’s secretly on everybody’s mind.

“Her dad was a pastor, she went to seminary, she helps pastor a church in Austin with her husband, so yes,” assures Buoma, “she has a deep Biblical background. She’s been writing for about a decade, and

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she preaches and teaches all across the world.” And Hatmaker will bring that background, education and experience (and of course, her sharp wit) to For the Love.

While you can get lessons though Hatmaker’s blogs and books, Buoma says there’s just something about seeing her in person. She attended one of Hatmaker’s conferences in Santa Barbara, which attracted women from their 20s to well into their 70s. Buoma believes Hatmaker’s message will resonate with women here, much in the same way it resonated with her.

“Her blogs are great, and her Facebook posts are engaging, even controversial, but at the conference she’s really going to be teaching, and you’re going to gain a new perspective on what the Bible is saying.

“I’ve been going to church my whole life,” says Buoma, “and trying to live a perfect life was one of the focuses. And that’s one of her main messages” – love, embracing imperfections – “and that’s something we’ll focus on during the event, but in a much more brilliant way.”

While attendees will be getting instruction and anecdotes from Hatmaker, there will also be chances to network and learn about local and international organizations Film School Africa, Compassion International, Nehemiah Project, Magdalen Hope and Safe Families.

“We wanted women to connect with each other,” explains Buoma, “because if we work together, we can do more.” The organizations, she says, “offer chances to love on our community in better ways than we’re already doing.”

For the Love tickets cost $65, and though about 750 have already been sold, there are still some 500 tickets remaining that can be purchased through their website. Attendees are coming from as far as Bakersfield, Fresno and the central coast, and though Hatmaker is likely the main attraction, musician Kim Walker-Smith of Jesus Culture will also perform. “It’s more like a concert than worship, to be honest,” says Buoma.

Ultimately, For the Love will be an opportunity “to talk about struggles, to be real about where we’re at, and realize, hey, I’m not alone,” says Buoma. “We’re not called to be perfect, and that’s been freeing. I think Jen is really freeing for other people, too, which gives them time to focus on things that are important.” Important things, says Buoma, “like loving people.” • For the Love, September 16-17 Friday, 6-9pm; Saturday, 9am-3pm Visalia First, 3737 S. Akers St., Visalia www.fortheloveevent.com

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-year old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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FA L L FA S H I O N E S S E N T I A L S

EVERY FALL, we begin to get that itch – the one that says “I need to buy a (you fill in the blank) and my wardrobe will be complete. The truth is, there are always some essential pieces you already have in your closet, just waiting for you to give them some acknowledgement.

Instead of going headlong into a shopping frenzy, take stock of the inventory you already have, check it against our list of 40 fabulous fall must-haves, and make it your business to slowly but surely acquire the rest.

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ON THE TOP: 1. A jean jacket – In just about any wash, it’s sure to add a little hip to your ensemble.

2. A denim vest with frayed edges – Distress is oh so in!

3. An open blazer – or five! This classic concept is stellar in just about any color.

4. A kimono blouse – Easy, breezy and willing to go over just about anything, this will be your goto for fall.

5. A cowl necked sweater with trumpet sleeves – Pair this with slim fitting bottoms for a chic yet relaxed look.

6. A button front oxford shirt in white, blue or grey – For work or for play, it’s perfect.

7. A moto-jacket in a soft brown or distressed grey – It’s a fresh yet softened take on the classic.

8. An off-the-shoulder-blouse – It’s feminine, sexy and right on time.

9. A double-breasted coat – Add a bit of menswear inspiration to your ensemble.

10. A puffer jacket – Cozy and soft, this style can mix and mingle just as well with dresses as it does with your favorite jeans.4 continued on page 18 AUGUST 2016 ENJOY | 17

ON THE BOTTOM: 11. Flared jeans – Whip out those 70’s inspired jeans and rock your bells with bells on!

12. Distressed denim – Frayed, ripped or holey, the world of ragged denim is your oyster.

13. Cuffed jeans – Tiny or bold, go ahead and cuff those baby blues.

14. Sleek (vegan) leather pants – The trick is making sure they fit like skinny jeans but offer the flexibility of leggings.

15. Shorts – Worn with tights and booties, they are perfectly fall ready.

16. Coulottes – Don’t laugh. They are back with a vengeance.

17. Wide-legged trousers – Pair with a close fitting top, or they’ll add bulk to your frame.

18. A jumpsuit – An edgy alternative to the little black dress, this little number exudes cool. cuffed jeans closed-toe stilettos DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: 19. A slip dress – Worn on its own or layered with a kimono blouse or blazer, you can’t lose with this ready for anything wardrobe essential.

20. A black ‘midi’ dress – Cut just below the knee, the intermediate length pairs perfectly with both late- summer sandals or ankle boots.

21. A belted shirt dress – It’s as classic as an oxford shirt, as sexy as your favorite cocktail dress and as comfy as your favorite cotton tee.

22. A floral dress – Don’t limit your blooms to spring and summer. Fall loves posies, too.

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THESE SHOES WERE MADE FOR STYLING: 23. Ballerina-inspired lace up flats – Fabulously flattering when paired with just about anything.

24. Calf-length heeled boots – Taupe, charcoal or chocolate are good options for a more subtle infusion of edginess.

25. Closed-toe stilettos – When have these ever not been fabulous?

26. Any shoe with a stacked heel – Because the 70’s are back to play.

ACCESSORIZE TO PERFECTION: 27. A leather cross-body bag – It’s a utilitarian, stylish and hands-free way to carry everything but the kitchen sink.

28. An oversized satchel – In any color, it’s sure to make a statement. Just get one.

29. A larger-than-life scarf – Go big or go home. It’s as simple as that.

30. Layered pearls – Some things are just timeless, and pearls are one of them.

31. The delicate lariat necklace – Who knew something so dainty could turn so many heads?

32. The slouchy beanie – Opt for a soft neutral to cover bad hair days.

GENERALLY SPEAKING: 33. Something striped – T-shirt, sweater or dress, it’s all good –as long as it comes bearing stripes.

34. Anything velvet – From blazers to skinny jeans, the soft, luxurious fabric is back on deck.

35. Jewel tones – Because they always remind us of just how much we love the changing seasons.

36. Not-quite-matched denims – Where slightly conflicted denim is concerned, anything goes.

37. All things tasseled – From jewelry, to embellishments on handbags and shoes, they add texture, movement and whimsy to any ensemble.

38. Monochromes – Because varying shades of any color displayed together create harmony for the eye.

39. Stonewash – Wear it with a basic black t-shirt and heeled booties and let your style rock and roll its way to center stage.

40. Textured tights – It’s insta-sexy when worn with shorts and lends a bit of edginess to skirts or dresses.

Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, upcycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelry-making tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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G I B S O N FA R M M A R K E T I N F R E S N O MORE THAN 35 YEARS AGO, the Fresno State University Farmers Market sold extra sweet corn and fresh fruit from the school’s farm laboratory at a fruit stand on the corner of Barstow and Chestnut Avenue. With the start of the dairy processing unit, the roadside attraction added a portable freezer (powered by a very long extension cord) and began selling its infamous student-made ice cream.

It grew every year to include food processing, meat science, floral and the horticulture department. To keep up with the growing demand, it first moved to a small building on the same corner. Then in 2011, it received a large donation from Joyce Mae Gibson, donating $1.2 million in memory of her parents’ passion for agriculture and education. The donation went toward not only constructing a new and improved Farmers market (with more space), but allowed for improved equipment and the addition of an ice cream counter.

The Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market opened in March 2013 to offer a variety of products from the Crop, Dairy, Enology, Floral, Food Processing,

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Horticulture, Meat, Orchard, and Viticulture departments.

These departments provide fresh seasonal vegetables, milk, cheese, ice cream, fresh cuts of meat and meat products, award-winning wines, local honey, jams, sauces, salsas, dried fruit, and chocolate-coated and non-coated nuts. There’s also a full service ice cream counter with classic flavors and mixes ranging from cookie dough to chocolate and peanut butter.

The Market is managed by a staff member and the remaining staff is students, and its goal is to showcase the hard work and production of students, faculty and staff.

“The real focus here is on the education of students,” says David Sieperda, farm manager for Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.

“The Fresno State Farm provides an education, from the production of crops and livestock through the harvest and processing/ packing all the way to the retail and wholesale sale of these products, all done right here at Fresno State.

Our students can and do enter the workforce with an excellent education which includes real ‘get your hands dirty’ work, which is appreciated by future employers.” 4

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The farm laboratory plays an important role in the educational program of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology to support the courses offered by the seven departments that comprise the college. The market is the only location to sell the products from the Farm Laboratory with the exception of its popular sweet corn. All produce is picked directly from the fields and placed on the shelves.

Sieperda says customers love the fresh produce, delicious ice cream, wines, and vegetable and flower transplants along with the opportunity to support Fresno State students. All of the items are grown, produced, or processed by students on campus.

“I love the farm market because of all the fresh produce it has to offer. It’s really nice to know where my food is grown and I love shopping at a place where I always feel welcomed,” says Carol Anderson of Clovis.

Sieperda recommends trying a scoop of ice cream from the full-service counter or sample an award-winning wine during the daily wine tasting.

Custom gift baskets can be filled with meats, sauces, salsas, jams, wine or other items.

“We’ve been known to sell out of our famous sweet corn and popular flavors of ice cream.

The availability of our products can change daily, so it’s always fun to come to the market and see what’s new,” Sieperda said.

Every dollar received at the Gibson Farm Market goes back to the education of students in all areas of production, harvest, logistics, packing, processing, marketing and sales. It also connects the community with students.

“The Gibson Farm Market is important to the community because it connects real and ongoing agricultural education to the Fresno community and beyond,” he said.

Regular customers frequent the store daily, along with first-time visitors from all over the country. Many out-of-state customers are alumni or relatives of locals and/or alumni that live in the area.

“We invite everyone to come out to the Gibson Farm Market for a taste of farm fresh foods, interaction with students involved in the production process and the opportunity to experience and support Fresno State in a unique way,” he said. • Fresno State Gibson Farm Market 5368 N. Chestnut Ave., Fresno • (559) 278-4511 www.fresnostate.edu/agf/farmmarket Hours: August through June: Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm; Saturday, 9 am-4 pm; Sunday, 11 am-4 pm

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BY THE 1970S, Californians began to realize wine was much more than red and white, just as by the 2000s we learned that coffee was more than Folgers in your cup. Since then, the trend toward the appreciation of regional, artisanal foods has broadened to other markets, though the connoisseurs of sweet are buzzing about one good in particular.

Honey.

Oh, that sweet and sticky, golden ambrosia. We know bees produce it, and that a bear named Pooh got into all kinds of trouble over it, but otherwise honey is honey is honey, right?

Wrong.

“There’s all kinds of honey,” says Daniel Bradshaw of Bradshaw Honey Farms. “Sage honey, Sumac, Toyon, Buckwheat. Tupelo honey from the south is famous – they even have songs about it.

“Avocado honey is really dark in color, and has a very strong flavor, whereas sage can be water-white and a very mild flavor. Orange honey from Southern California has more of a kick to it and an orange-citrusy flavor which is stronger than the oranges from up here in the valley.

“But when you buy honey at the grocery store,” continues Bradshaw, “a lot of it is blended, and the character taken out of it. Pure varietals like orange and sage honey, you just don’t see that in stores.”

That slight to honeys’ varietals would be enough to put a bee in any beekeeper’s bonnet, but then why don’t chain retailers embrace all honey has to offer? Summed up, says Bradshaw, “it’s all about price.”

All quality comes at a cost, but despite playing personal trainer and matchmaker to some 175 million bees, Bradshaw sells his hand-bottled Orange Blossom Honey at relatively inexpensive prices, ranging from $3.50 for two ounces to $18 for 44 ounces. Bradshaw sells his honey through his website, but also in local retailers Enjoy the Store, Naturally Nuts and the Looking Glass.4

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“I’m working my hardest to be a good steward of my bees,” he says.

“People think, oh, bees, it’s just a bunch of bugs in a box, but it’s really much more complicated than that.”

“Last year I spent over $150,000 just on bee supplements, protein supplements – you’d think I was a bodybuilder, buying all these supplements,” he says with a laugh. “I make sure they get their protein, and I buy sugar-syrup blends, but I add proteins, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes to make it more like nectar.”

Plus, Bradshaw constantly cultivates his colonies by introducing healthy queens (slowly and carefully) that come from as far as Hawaii.

Bradshaw will also travel far distances to find his bees the right locations for pollination and nectar.

“I’ve hauled them all the way to South Dakota and Kansas just to find them suitable forage. It’s by the good grace of the farmers and ranchers – I can’t emphasize that enough – who allow me to use a corner of their property,” says Bradshaw. “But it’s part of the whole cycle.

It’s what makes the world go round. We need food, and we need bees.”

Speaking of making the world go round, “bees actually have to fly like three trips around the planet to make a kilogram of honey,” says Bradshaw. That may be collective among the hive, but it goes to show

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that you don’t get sweet without the sweat – or the pain, because it goes without saying Bradshaw has had his fair share of stings.

“Does a mechanic get his hands dirty?” he says with a laugh. “It comes with the territory. People will say that it probably doesn’t hurt, but wrong again! I don’t want to get stung. I wear protective coveralls and gloves, and a hat without a net around it, and I’ll be darned if those bees won’t find every hole.”

So the next time you sweeten your tea or yogurt with a dollop of honey, imagine all the miles traveled, every sting that’s been stung, and the pollination that goes into every drop. You’ll enjoy the fruit of those bees’ (and Bradshaw’s) labor, and that honey will never taste sweeter. •

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P I C K L E B A L L I N T H E S O U T H VA L L E Y GAMES EVOLVE, typically becoming harder, faster and more specialized. Football today, with the speed of play and the emphasis on the forward pass, is practically light years from the game in the days of Vince Lombardi. Tennis has come a long way since being played by monks with only the palm of their hand or by British elites with rackets at Hampton Court Palace. Texas hold ‘em poker, once a game of the saloons, is now televised internationally and played by folks who look definitively more cosmopolitan than West Texan. For those afraid of change, cricket and SEC football are still played, so that’s a win.

Sometimes, however, games change to be more inclusive and yet just as challenging. One such game that has become extremely popular is pickleball. A mix of tennis, badminton and ping pong, pickleball originated near Seattle in the 1960s and has since spread on a national scale. According to the USA Pickleball Association, there are more than 13,000 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts across all 50 states.

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about a dozen 5.0 players in the entire country”. Though watching the local matches is impressive, viewing a match between 5.0 players is enough to cause motion sickness. The same court designs that make the game more accessible to those of more limited mobility also make the game extremely fast for the quick and agile.

Social, accessible, challenging. If any of these sound like your jam, pickleball may be for you. No longer a Seattle staple, the games can be found at many local locations. Look for Pickleball Visalia or Pickleball Fresno online, or check out the many KOA campgrounds equipped with courts. If you’re still wondering if a pickle comes into play at some point, sadly, the game has not lived up to its name, at least not yet. For those looking for the next sensation, the game is just getting warmed up. • Photos courtesy Pickleball Visalia and Central Valley Pickleball Some rules are simple and some rules are, well, unique. Familiar to tennis or ping pong players would be the rule that the ball cannot hit twice on your side of the net. However, that’s where some of the simplicity ends. Toward the front of the net is a long no man’s land known as the “kitchen” and a player may not enter this area. You can only score when your side is serving, and both partners serve consecutively during a single service round. All serves are underhand. Even now, the game is still evolving, and Pickleball Visalia Coordinator Jill Dembroff described multiple situations in which a new precedent was set. “There was a guy who once came out with two paddles” and after much deliberation, a new rule was formed making the use of a single paddle official.

How did pickleball became so popular so fast? One answer seemed apparent: it is one of the new favorite games of the Baby Boomer generation. The reason appears to be the game’s smaller, more compact court, which reduces the need for lateral motion while maintaining the need for hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes. A rally tends to look more like the speed of ping pong than tennis. This aspect makes the game an attractive alternative to older athletes who still prefer a match to a treadmill. Dembroff pointed out that many local players are ex-tennis players, though pickleballers don’t consider there being a rivalry between the two, at least not a vicious one.

Though matches still retain that competitive spirit, one can’t help but notice something more distinctive than that popcorn sound of the ball being hit: laughter. “It’s just fun,” Dembroff noted, and this was evident by watching her team play. As the game progressed so did the laughter, smiles, cheers and even encouragement toward the other team. Sometimes even brief episodes of chatting with the crowd broke out during matches. But do not be deceived; the match continued, a victor was decided, hearts were broken. At least until the rematch, anyway.

The game is not limited to being enjoyed by an older, wiser generation and the enormous popularity has brought with it even more structuring. As Dembroff explains, “There’s a grading system, starting at 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and going up to 5.0” with apparently “only 30 | ENJOY AUGUST 2016

For more information on Pickleball groups: www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/sports.asp Find Fresno Pickleball on Facebook and Instagram www.meetup.com/Fresno-Area-Pickleball/ www.pickleballmadness.com

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CARMEN GALLEGOS ISN’T your average business owner and CEO. Sure, she’s been through the entrepreneurial rigmarole: brainstorming, business plans and proposals, delivering pitches to investors, filing DBA paperwork.

What CEO hasn’t, right? But can you think of a CEO who launched a successful business before their eighthgrade graduation?

Somewhere between pre-AP classes, swim and dance lessons, soccer games, and serving as student body president of her junior high, Gallegos launched Vepó Bottles, a reusable water bottle company that donates 10 percent of its proceeds to United Way of Tulare County.

The impetus for Gallegos’ idea lies in Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), a year-long course

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and competition sponsored by the Visalia Chamber of Commerce. Gallegos was one of six young competitors who ran the entire gamut from proposal to bona-fide business. Locally, Vepó Bottles took the top award, and last May Gallegos traveled to New York where she competed nationally against more than 100 young business owners.

Like most great business models, the idea behind Vepó Bottles is simple: a plastic, dishwasher-safe, reusable bottle shaped something like an aluminum can. But what makes Vepó Vepó “is not the bottle itself but the design of the bottle. That,” Gallegos continues, “makes Vepó Bottle a Vepó Bottle. The design is like a story. It’s about what I see happening in our community.”

What Gallegos saw happening in the community was nothing short of California’s historic drought. “My cousins who live in Porterville,” she explains, “their Photo courtesy well went dry. I remember talking about Carmen Gallegos it with them, and that inspired the idea.”

A Vepó Bottle sells for $12, and the 10 percent that goes to the United Way of Tulare County is used “to get water into homes, whether that be with a well or water bottles, or any water need,” explains Gallegos. The company already has contributed more than $100 to United Way. Vepó Bottles can be purchased at the United Way office in Tulare or at Alferez Rustic Orchard Restaurant in Lemon Cove. The bottles will also be sold through a kiosk at USA Graphics and Printing in Visalia.

Vepó officially launched in April, which has given Gallegos time to focus on her next milestone: the first day of high school.

“It feels really, really weird sometimes,” she says about being a young business owner. “I had a tax ID, I have legal responsibilities.”

She even admits that she’s gotten some mixed responses from people. “Some people have said, ‘Why would you do that? That’s like wishing your childhood away.’”

Gallegos gets it.

“There were definitely nights where you want to quit, and I would cry because I wanted to go to sleep. But if you talk to any entrepreneur, if you ask them if they ever wanted to quit, it’s every day.” Between classes and extracurricular activities, and – oh yeah, starting a business – Gallegos has learned a valuable lesson that even some adults haven’t figured out yet: “We have to make our own choices for ourselves.”

And for Gallegos, that’s making the choice to make a difference.

“We need to be involved in our community, but we need to be involved in the world around us, and understand each other,” says Gallegos. “My family has had exchange students, so I’ve met people from Ecuador, Switzerland, from Sweden, and they’ve stayed with us three months at a time, and you get to know them.

“Just knowing that there’s other people out there in the world, other than Visalia” – that’s motivation enough for Gallegos, and partly inspiration for the name of her company. Vepó, she explains, is the Greek word for water.

So what’s next for Gallegos? “I’ve just been getting started. I’m focusing on this business, and high school, and giving everything, and being involved.” www.vepobottles.com Strong words for such a young entrepreneur, that it’s easy to forget Find them on Facebook how young she really is. Though Gallegos confidently will tell you, “I’m 13,” and smile. •

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-year old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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WHAT’S COOKIN’

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Is your garden offering an abundance of tomatoes and other fresh veggies? This is a great chilled vegetable soup made of fresh, chopped tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers, along with onions, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and more. This soup is a great side dish for a cool summertime lunch with a salad or sandwich, also perfect served with

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INGREDIENTS 3 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped, about 2 cups 1 hot house (English) cucumber, about 1 ½ cups chopped 1 sweet red bell pepper, seeded, about ½ cup chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded, about ¾ cup chopped 1 small red onion, peeled, about ¹⁄ ³ cup chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped ¹⁄ ³ cup red wine vinegar 2 T fresh lime juice 3 cup tomato juice, fresh or canned, plain or spicy ¼ cup olive oil Salt and pepper ¼ cup basil, chopped and lightly packed ¼ cup parsley, large stems removed, chopped and lightly packed PREP TIME CHOPPED METHOD: 45 minutes TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 45 minutes PREP TIME BLENDER METHOD: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 20 minutes

DIRECTIONS - CHOPPED METHOD STEP 1: Mix tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, onion, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, vegetable juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer half of mixture to a food processor or blender, process until smooth and return to bowl. Stir well.

STEP 2: Stir in basil and parsley; chill for at least 2 hours to let flavors develop.

STEP 3: Season with additional salt, if desired.

STEP 4: Serve chilled, in a soup cup or bowl, or ladled in appetizer shooter glasses, with choice of garnishes: Finely diced tomato, cucumber, bell pepper Basil Crème Fraiche Juice of lime wedges Dash of hot sauce

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The night sky in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is nationally recognized. The darkness not only adds to the aesthetic qualities of the wilderness, but is important to the health of the wildlife. As most of the world is faced with the effects of artificial light pollution, the Dark Sky Festival aims to educate visitors about the importance of this park resource and inspire them to take action in their own community.

The weekend will include constellation tours, telescope viewings, solar observations, astronaut speakers, model rocket building, nature walks and more. For more information, visit www.exploresequoiakingscanyon.com.

5 Hot August Daze Car & Bike Show

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The event begins Friday night at 6 pm with the Clovis Cruise and Sock Hop dinner/ dance. The fun continues on Saturday morning at 8 am with a car and motorcycle show that features custom and stock vehicles. Proceeds from the show benefit the Elks Purple Pig Project.This project provides equipment, therapy and more for children with disabilities in California. For more information, contact the Elks Lodge at (559) 299-9111.

Gather your friends together and be ready to taste your favorite beers at Downtown Visalia’s first Brew Fest: Pursuit of Hoppyness. Enjoy live music by Pamela Henri & the Big Boss Band and AC Myles. Tickets are $30 and $5 from each ticket benefits CARE Alzheimer’s Foundation. Tickets are available at (559) 732-7737 or www.downtownvisalia.com.

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The timeless story of a cockney flower girl who takes London society by storm on a bet. Tickets are $32-55 and are available for purchase at www.rogerrockas.com or (559) 266-9494.

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Downtown Visalia Brew Fest: Pursuit of Hoppyness

Pick up maps at Anne Lang’s Emporium, 41651 Sierra Drive or at the Historical Museum, 42268 Sierra Drive, to find the locations of artists all over Three Rivers. Go to www.1stsaturayTR.com to read about participating artists and see samples of their work. For more information, call (559) 561-3463.

Enjoy a casual dinner provided by Quesadilla Gorilla among the beautiful setting of The Gardens. Summer-inspired menus, light and upbeat live music and yard games join together for the perfect fun night out.

Includes a complimentary craft beer or glass of wine. Tickets are $35 and are available for purchase at www.downtownvisalia.com or (559) 688-2084.

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Clovis August 5, 12, 19, 26 • Friday Night Farmers Market, Old Town, 521 Pollasky and Bullard, 6 - 9 pm August 6, 13, 20, 27 • Old Town Clovis Farmers Market, Old Town, Pollasky and Bullard, 8 - 11:30 am August 11, 25 • Rock the Mall, Sierra Vista Mall, corner of Clovis and Shaw Avenues, 6 - 9 pm August 19 - 20 • Hot August Daze Car & Bike Show. Clovis Cruise and Sock Hop dance with dinner, 6 pm Aug. 19; car and motorcycle show 8 am- 2 pm Aug. 20. Clovis Elks Lodge, 535 Woodworth Ave., (559) 299-9111 Exeter August 13 • Hell of a Half Marathon, Exeter Veterans Memorial Park, 324 North Kaweah Ave., 7 - 11 am, (559) 627-5522 August 6 - 28 • Exeter Courthouse Gallery of the Arts & Historical Museum, open Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm and Sundays from noon - 4 pm, 125 South B St., (559) 592-2919 Fresno August 1 - 27 • Fresno Pacific University Athletic Summer Camps, (559) 453-2000 August 2 - 30 • Cherry Avenue Auction, Tuesdays & Saturdays, 7:30 am, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., (559) 266-9856 August 3 • Eye Q Vision Care, General Support Group, 7075 N. Sharon Ave., (559) 224-9154 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Vineyard Farmers Market, Blackstone & Shaw, 3 - 6 pm August 3 • Youth Engage Shakespeare (YES!), performance at Woodward Park, 7 pm, www.fresno.edu August 4, 11, 18, 25 • CArtHop, Fresno Historic Fulton Mall, 11 am - 2 pm, www.downtownfresno.org August 5 - 28 • Meux Home Museum, tours every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon - 3pm, (559) 233-8007, www.meux.mus.ca.us August 5, 12, 19, 26 • Sunset kayak tours, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 4:30 - 8pm, (559) 248-8480 August 5, 12, 19, 26 • Live jazz, The Standard, 6 pm, www.standardfresno.com August 6 • Producers Ice Cream Zoofari, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 6 - 9 pm, www.fresnochaffeezoo.org August 8 - 12 • Rescue Rangers Camp - Valley Animal Center, 9am-4pm, (559) 233-8690 www.valleyanimal.org/camp August 11 • Respite by the River - Reading by Author Liz Sheid and music by The Gilly Girls, 6 - 8 pm, Ranch House front lawn, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org August 12, 13, 14 • Serendipity! Antique Show, Fresno Fairgrounds Industry Commerce Building, Friday and Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm, (559) 485-3354, www.serendipityshow.com 42 | ENJOY AUGUST 2016

August 18 • (Modern) Classic Film Series; Star Trek III: Wrath of Khan, Warnors Theater, doors open at 6 pm, organ concert at 6:30 pm, film at 7, (559) 264-2848 August 18 • 6th Annual Taco Truck Throwdown, Chukchansi Park, 7:05 pm, www.milb.com August 21 • Dia de la Familia Hispana by Univision 21, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 1 - 6 pm, (559) 498-5910 Hanford August 4, 11, 18, 25 • Thursday Night Market Place, Main Street, 5:30 - 9 pm, (559) 582-9457 Lemoore August 4 • Top-rank boxing featuring Jose Ramirez, Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino. Doors open at 5 pm, first bout at 6:30 pm, www.tachipalace.com August 5, 12, 19, 26 • Rockin’ the Arbor, 300 E St., 6 - 10 pm, (559) 924-6401 August 19 • Rockin’ the Arbor plus Car Show, 300 E Street, 6 - 10 pm, www.lemoorechamberofcommerce.com August 27 - 28 • Santa Rosa Rancheria Pow Wow, www.tachipalace.com Lindsay August 5, 12, 9, 26 • Friday Night Market and Street Faire, Sweet Briar Plaza on North Sweet Briar Ave., 5 - 10 pm, (559) 333-1994 Porterville August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Farmers Market, Sierra View Medical Center at N. Jaye & W. Putnam, 9 am - noon August 5, 12 • Dive In Theater at the City Pool, Sierra View Medical Center, gates open at 7:30 pm, (559) 791-7695 Reedley August 5, 12, 19, 26 • Farmers Market and Concerts in the Park, Lincoln Park Bandstand, corner of Selma & Mills Streets, 6 pm, (559) 891-2235 Sequoia National Park August 3 - 31 • Wonders of the Night Sky, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Wukaschi Lodge, 64740 Wukaschi Way, Sequoia National Park, 9 - 10 pm, (559) 565-3759 Springville August 6, 13, 20, 27 • Springville Farmers Market, Downtown on Highway 190 near C.R. Smith Realty, 8 am - noon, (559) 544-4069 August 5, 19 • Concerts in the Park, Veterans Memorial Park, 7 - 9 pm, (559) 359-1135, www.springville.ca.us Three Rivers August 6 • First Saturday Special Program of the Arts Consortium, Celebrate Sequoias, 41651 Sierra Dr., 11 am - 5 pm, (559) 561-3463 Tulare August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Concerts in the Park, Zumwalt Park, 400 block E. Tulare Ave., 7 - 9:30 pm, www.tularedowntown.com

August 6, 27 • The Gardens at Cal Turf Workshops, (559) 688-2084, www.thegardensatcalturf.com August 13 • 24th Annual Summer Jubilee “Arabian Nights,” Tulare Hospital Foundation Fundraiser, 1028 N. Oaks, (559) 685-3438, www.tularehospitalfoundation.org August 13 • Summer Nights in The Gardens, 7 pm, www.thegardensatcalturf.com Visalia August 6 • Cinderella Musical Theater by Ruby Slippers Performing Arts, Camp Performance, Enchanted Playhouse Theater, 2 and 6 pm, (559) 732-7463 August 5 • 28th Annual Kaweah Delta Golf Classic, Visalia Country Club, 625 N. Ranch St., 9 am - 4 pm, www.donate.kaweahdelta.org/golf-classic August 6 • Downtown Visalia Brew Fest “Pursuit of Hoppyness,” The Old Lumber Yard at Bridge and Oak Streets, 1 - 5 pm, (559) 732-7737, www.downtownvisalia.com August 6, 13, 20, 27 • Saturday Farmers Market, Sears parking lot at S. Mooney & W. Caldwell, 8 - 11:30 am August 4, 11, 18, 25 • Thursday Farmers Market, Downtown Visalia at E. Main & N. Church, 5 - 8 pm August 5 • Blues, Brews and BBQ, Garden Street Plaza, 6 - 10 pm August 12 • Jon Stemkoski’s Celebrant Singers, LJ Williams Theater, 1001 W. Main St., 7 - 9 pm, (559) 740-4000, www.celebrants.org August 14 • A Bridal Odyssey by Mancini Production, fashion show at 2:30 pm, Visalia Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Drive, 11 am - 4 pm, (559) 733-0741 Cellar Door - Visalia www.cellardoor101.com August 19 • Diane Coffee with Waterstrider, 9:30 pm Lindsay Community Theater - Lindsay www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com August 4, 6, 11, 13 • 11th Annual Shakespeare in the Plaza; A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sweet Briar Plaza Outdoor Stage, at dusk (8 pm) Rabobank Arena - Bakersfield www.rabobankarena.com August 9 • WWE Smackdown, 4:45 pm Reedley River City Theater - Reedley www.reedleyrivercitytheater.org August 5 - 7 • Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, (559) 638-6500 Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre - Fresno www.rogerrockas.com Through September 11 • My Fair Lady, 5:30 pm, (559) 266-9494 Saroyan Theater - Fresno www.fresnoconventioncenter.com August 13 • Violinist Lindsey Stirling, 8 pm, (559) 445-8100

Save Mart Center - Fresno www.savemartcenter.com August 7 • WWE Live, 5 pm, (559) 347-3401 August 20 • Gwen Stefani, 7 pm Selland Arena - Fresno www.fresnoconventioncenter.com August 26 • Soul Fest 2016, 7:30 pm Selma Arts Center - Selma www.selmaartscenter.com August 5 - 20 • Heathers,the Musical, (559) 891-2238 The Fox Theatre - Visalia www.foxvisalia.org August 5 • Comedian Aries Spears, doors open at 7 pm The Tower Theatre www.towertheatrefresno.com August 3 • Kip Moore, Maren Morris and Trent Harmon, doors open at 7 pm August 27 • A Celebration of Joni Mitchell, featuring Kimberley Ford, doors open at 7 pm August 28 • Menopause the Musical, doors open at 3 pm Vina Robles Ampitheatre - Paso Robles www.vinaroblesampitheatre.com August 4 • Flogging Molly, doors open at 6 pm August 12 • Ziggy Marley, doors open at 5:30 pm August 14 • Steve Miller Band, doors open at 6:30 pm August 20 • Boy George and Culture Club, doors open at 6:30 pm August 23 • The Go-Gos, doors open at 6 pm August 25 • An Evening with Peter Frampton, doors open at 6 pm August 26 • Jackson Browne, doors open at 6 pm August 28 • Govt. Mule, doors open at 5:30 pm Woodward Park - Fresno www.fresno.gov August 23 • Deftones and Refused, 6 pm

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GIVING BACK

| BY JORDAN VENEMA | PHOTOS: ELLIE KOLEEN

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A WO R L D P E R S P ECT I V E W I T H L A N N A CO F F E E THE WORD TRANSLATES to “land of a thousand rice fields,” but “Lanna” has come to mean hope for many Thai families.

“Lanna is a tribute to the northern part of Thailand where there is pride about providing rice for the rest of the country,” says Bryan Feil, CEO of Lanna Coffee Co. “It started as a nonprofit organization with the goal of sending money back to help villagers live sustainable lives.”

In 2015, Lanna Coffee Co. branched off from nonprofit Lanna Foundation, which originally began through mission trips sponsored by Fresno’s Well Community Church.

“The villagers grow and harvest the coffee,” says Feil, “and people would bring the coffee back and sell it to church congregants, and it was always like a dream to share the stories of these people in Thailand.”

Lanna Coffee purchases its coffee directly from nonprofit Integrated Tribal Development Program (ITDP), which began in the late 1950s and helps 20 villages made up of about 400 families.

“Many farmers used to grow opium in the ‘60s and ‘70s,” says Feil. “Mike Mann, who runs ITDP in Thailand, his dad worked with the king of Thailand to bring this coffee project to the villagers.” The money raised through selling coffee has helped ITDP “create education facilities, over 500 clean water wells, as well as a healthcare clinic in a centralized village.”

One such project was a kindergarten through sixth grade school that was built centrally among the villages. Housing developments were built near the school for children who otherwise would walk as many as four hours daily to and from school. This doesn’t just offer children more resources through education, but is also helping to prevent child sex trafficking, which is a problem in Thailand.

By becoming a for-profit company, Lanna hopes to become more financially sustainable so it may continue sourcing coffee through ITDP. That means Lanna is diversifying its roasts to match its beans’ regional sources.

“Beforehand, we had a light roast, medium roast and dark roast, and that’s it,” says Feil. “But we source our coffee from 20 villages, and every single coffee, even if they’re 200, 300 feet difference in elevation, is going to be different. We’ve realized that we need to treat and respect each coffee differently.”4

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Now Lanna offers a Honey, Decaf, French, House, and Artisan Roast, as well as serving bottled cold brew, which sells in local grocers Vons and Whole Foods, as well as Visalia’s Charcuterie.

For Lanna, this isn’t just an opportunity to bring sustainability to farmers in Thailand, but also to bring quality coffee to the Fresno area.

“In Fresno there is, I think, only three other roasters beside us,” says Feil. “So we have a huge opportunity to bring more of the third-wave specialty coffee to Fresno.”

And according to Feil, Thai coffee is a unique bean that is only just breaking into the wider market. “It’s a fun niche in the coffee world,” he says.

Though Thai coffee may only make up a small corner of the world market, Lanna will ship a 12-ounce bag to your front door for as little as $15. The company also sells and ships 2.2 pound bags and K-Cups, all of which can be purchased directly through their website.

So in a very direct way, your morning cup of coffee has the potential to send children to school and bring medical aid to remote parts of Thailand – and that’s much better than a jolt of caffeine to get your day started. • Lanna Coffee Co., Fresno (888) 249-2645 • www.lannacoffeeco.com Find them on Facebook and Instagram

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-year old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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