Ojai Roots: Growing a New Tradition with Peter Marcus

Can you really go home again? Peter Marcus, along with his partners Evan Graham-Arango and Reiana Onglenco, proves that not only can you return, but you can also plant something new. In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, we dig deep into the story of Ojai Roots — a 10-acre farm and the brand-new Farm Shop that’s bringing farm-to-table full circle.(Note: Check out the Spring issue of Ojai Quarterly magazine for a feature on Ojai Roots written by Ilona Saari.)Peter, a seasoned chef with a Michelin-starred résumé, shares how his journey took him from high-end kitchens in New York, Copenhagen, and Australia back to Ojai, where he now cures his own hams, crafts a curated wine bar menu, and bakes up his grandmother's beloved "Nana’s Cookies." We also explore how the team is blending agriculture, community, and culinary craft to create a one-of-a-kind farm store experience.From house-smoked salmon to their own vineyard’s rosé, this episode is a feast for the senses. Tune in as we talk food, farming, and finding your roots in Ojai.We did not talk about proper cures for salmon candy, medieval water clocks or capybara videos. Check out more at ...https://ojairoots.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoouQz2y-7Z3rIMS8wdm_6kn-t0Q6RgO90gtT9WbuEdPB0h5Fav5