Lovely woman-owned business that sells homemade jams in a variety of sizes, traditional and…read morecreative flavors. Lala herself has been present whenever I go or at various local street fairs, patient in explaining her concoctions, and letting my taste so many free samples. I also appreciate that it's not overly sweet - it's subtle, which IMO helps to better taste the fruit. She also holds jam making classes at her store, which looks like it may have once been a residence. It's on a main road though there isn't a lot of typical foot traffic as it's not on the main downtown drag. Consider this the discovery you should make to support a local business and pick up a few jars!

Lovely jams. Wonderful owner/producer. I'm so glad I dropped by. Lala has samples available &…read morethe Winter Strawberry is excellent. Just the right sweetness with strawberry & pears combo. Magic! Not to be missed. Just pass her shop, immediately to the right is a driveway to a few parking spots in the back.

What a great find for outstanding local olive oil! With up to 40% discount on items from their…read morewebsite and retail store, it's a great bargain.

Parking was surprisingly challenging for mid-morning on a weekday, but I found a street spot a few…read moreblocks away. When I entered, there was one employee and one customer, who was paying at the register. That customer left quickly, and that employee... well, apparently I'm invisible. I actually felt like I was imposing on her morning. Not one helpful remark or even a smile - so I left without buying anything. The only good thing about this was that when I got back to my car, I saw that I had an email from BlueMercury with a 20% off $200 purchase, and was able to order my favorite body care products from them instead.

Phenomenal sauces & rubs made locally in Petaluma! Went to their grand opening on June 20th, which…read morethey had tastings of all their sauces & rubs plus food made with their rubs & sauces & all I can say is AMAZING! You can call to arrange a time to buy if you're local or you can buy online. They also sell in local stores such as G&G, Petaluma Market & Safeway. They also have a Facebook account so check them out there. This will be my new go-to sauces & rubs!

Their sauces are MUST HAVE condiments! The Absolute best sauces you've ever had! No comparison to…read moreanything you have ever tasted! We use The Smokin green hot sauce on everything! It's definitely not just a green taco sauce. The sweet taste of cumin and what ever else they use in it, is heaven. You can order and pick up at their store. See times opened etc. you won't be sorry!!

I got the hot sauce from Preserve, absolutely delicious. I have used it on enchiladas, tacos, and a…read moresteak sandwich. It is great on Mexican food but also goes well on anything. The sauce is not too hot so you can use a generous amount, but you can feel some heat. The hot sauce also has a very fresh taste to it unlike tapatio or other sauces you find at big box stores. Highly recommend.

I've had the nectarine preserves and marinara from Preserve Farm Kitchens. Both were absolutely…read morefantastic, great flavors and delicious. They really are keeping to their mission of making great products from local farms. You can even see the farms the marinara's tomatoes came from on their website!

Caggiano makes sausage that stacks up to the homemade sausage that my Sicilian Family made years…read moreago. The Sweet Italian (fennel) sausage is absolutely delicious. I've purchased the sausage in grocery stores, but my last purchase was the sausage bundle. I wanted to try some other types of sausage. This is the best sausage I have eaten in decades. I highly recommend this product to those Chicago and East Coast transplants who have been searching for sausage that is as good as you get in other cities.

Amazing local sausages! And such a great variety of flavors and meats. Buy local and you'll be glad…read moreyou did.

I've known Sam, the owner, for years and have tried just about everything she makes--it's all…read moreincredible. Her hot sauce goes on everything until the bottle's empty, and her pickled creations are perfect for adding flavor to my usual rice and protein meals. It's an easy, healthy way to make meal prep way less boring.

One of my favorite stands at the Temescal Farmers Market in Oakland. They have a wide variety of…read morethings including salad dressings and mayos. Super friendly woman (owner?) will let you sample as many items as you want. Surprisingly decent kimchi (I'm Korean so am picky about my kimchi), but I'm partial to their Kraut type things like the Red Beet Slaw with Horseradish.

McEvoy Ranch is a spectacular place that is surrounded by olive orchards, ponds, and wildlife. It…read morehas both advantages and disadvantages. My personal SWOT analysis is listed below: Strength: *Famous in California *It offers tours, tastings, workshops, and sells wines *Pioneering Olive Oil *Award-Winning Quality *Historical Significance *Sustainability & Organic Farming *A seat-down outdoor area with scenery for any occasion *Outlet shop in downtown Petaluma Weakness: *The place is in a remote area *The olive oil testing fee is pricey compared with other places we visited in Paso Robles California *Skin products are large and heavy for tourists to take on an airplane or carry on *The table turnover rate is lower than restaurants with food consumption *No restaurant or delicatessen available *They need to hire more staff to maintain the quality of their property Opportunities: *If customer satisfaction is high *If they have good marketing strategies *Not many competitors nearby *More demand *Skin product choices are variable Threats: *If people are not familiar with olive products, they may not like this place *Customers may occupy the tables for a long time during peak season or times *Other places or similar products may have better quality at a lower price with generous portions *An alternative option in the food industry, suppliers, and cosmetics companies Overall, it's a great place to hang out on any occasion with family or small groups. The outdoor area is beautiful and relaxing. Since it is an open space, it could be very hot in summer or cold in winter, or during the rainy season. Moreover, this ranch is also not very noticeable to international tourists. We found it because during the New Year's holiday, many places are closed. So we googled this place while we were staying at the Hampton Inn Petaluma. We are from San Luis Obispo, California. There are many olive oil farms nearby. We not only visited the farms but also tasted the olive oil at a little fee or sometimes even for free.

Food was good service was excellent and the ambiance made everything taste even better. Lovely…read morepeople with great customer service and very personable. We went for Mother's Day. Glad we had reservations. We had wine tasting along with food tasting. Everything was good and beautifully presented. Afterwards, we went into the gift shop and purchased lotions and the best ginger jam that paired well with Brie. The tastings were ample and a nice selection. It was pricey, but for a special occasion, worth it. The Ode body butter is the best I had to get another jar. It is really moisturizing and lasts a long time. I prefer the "verde" scent. They have lavender, and unscented too. very relaxing vibe.