It occurred to me this morning after receiving an email regarding where to find quince that I should share with you a great resource that we have available to us should you be having one of those "where in the heck can I find that ingredient moment". PlacerGROWN is a nonprofit, membership organization formed to assist Placer County farmers and ranchers with marketing their produce and farm products. A goal of the organization is to bring farmers, ranchers and community members together to maintain and enhance the viability of agriculture in Placer County. And though it may not help you locate a desperately needed pantry item, it will indeed help you find everything from, yes, quince to local buttermilk. Now you might be thinking, hey I live in Sacramento or Davis I'm not going to drive to Placer for produce. But if you're like me, a half hour sounds a whole hell of alot better than not cooking at all. Check it out. If anything, it's wonderful to realize the access we have to such great producers and growers in our back yards. Oh and yes, this link did help find that quince, so that's always a good thing!

Please use this link to check it out for yourself...
PlacerGROWN