Sherry Mandel

Tehachapi Grain Project

Tehachapi Grain Project

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Local farmers, butchers, and chefs collaborate on flour tortillas.

Market Report: Heritage grain tortillas made with pork lard and beef tallow

Local farmers, butchers, and chefs collaborate on flour tortillas.

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