Happy first Friday! We think that our staff is the best in the business (okay, okay, we are a little biased), but the JBG family hails from all over the place and covers the gamut in talents and interests. We love sharing events, adventures, and side projects that inspire and excite our JBG-ers (food-related or not) with the community. Check out the staff-curated list of favorites below!

JBG STAFF RULES. Photo by Scott David Gordon.

Hector (Social Media Manager) - My Mexican Thumbs Up video recommendation for the month is the Hannah Gadsby Netflix special "Nanette." It's an emotional rollercoaster that you NEED to watch. It's a comedy in both the modern and classic Greek sense.

If you are a bit puzzled about what to make with your eggplants, allow me to recommend Mutabal. It is a delightful recipe that I can't have enough. Simple and very flavorful, it will be one of your new favorites. You can thank me later.

Frankie (Delivery Driver) - Went on a vacation with my family to Vegas. Here is me and my parents, and me and my new friend.



Ada (CSA and Marketing Manager) - It's cucumber season! And that means that this video is finally relevant.

Peach Season: I'm actually allergic to raw peaches, so during peach season I always enjoy the fruit baked, simmered, or grilled. My most recent grilled peach recipe did NOT disappoint.

Quick Grilled Peaches: Half peaches and remove stone. Soak in whiskey for at least 20 minutes, ideally longer. Dust cut halves with cinnamon and sugar and lay cut side down on a lightly oiled grill. Grill, flipping once, until soft. Lay on a bed of ricotta or other soft cheese, top with basil and some spoons of your leftover whiskey/peach juice, and a bit of salt. We poured a little Poirier's Real Cane Syrup (or Steen's) on top and throw on some chamomile flowers because why not. Share with friends, and don't forget to pass around the peach juice/ whiskey leftovers. C'est bon!



Like so many, I was deeply saddened by the death of Anthony Bourdain. His visceral and raw approach to food through travel and travel through food.... his worldly insights and smart sarcasm, his reverence of slow-cooked meats and fried pig skins was more that lovable - it was truly inspiring and soul-stirring at times. The last episode of Parts Unknown that recently aired was filmed in and around my hometown in Lafayette, and highlighted a Courir de Mardi Gras and the surrounding hype that I know and love. This episode is my pick! The episode truly did the region and my culture justice, and for the most part, I think he got it right. At least he died having experienced a bit of true Cajun and Creole hospitality and ceremony. More on that episode here.

Missoula (Farm Dog) - Just got back from a trip to Louisiana and made the ritualistic visit to The Best Stop.  My favorite boudin in town! Mom won't let me have an entire link, but I get plenty of nibs. Next time you're driving east on 1-10, make sure you pitstop in Scott, Louisiana. This is me in a car. Always wear your seatbelt.



Mike Mo (Wholesale Manager) - Goliath (season 2) and the docu-series, The Fourth Estate.

Krishna (Operations Manager) - My backyard garden is finally producing. I grew a few different things, but in this picture is my first Japanese eggplant and ridga gourd. [We had to look up what a ridga gourd was. More on that interesting gourd and some Indian recipes here.]



Brenton (Head Farmer) - It's firework season.