We're so excited to announce our newest addition of lux, all-natural, coconut wax candles to your local Bristol Farms' housewares department.
These Eco-friendly and innovative handcrafted candles are made locally in Southern California with the goal of keeping our environment aromatic while also clean and healthy. They are made with food-grade-certified coconut oil which ensures an extremely clean burn without ever collecting soot.
The artisan candle line includes both a botanical and perfume collection, offering distinguished scents perfect for every kind of candle lover.
Delight your scenes and express your style in your home or give one of the beautifully packaged candles as a gift to a special someone in your life. Choose from heavenly scents like Juniper, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Gardenia, and many more Read More
Can you believe Halloween is just one week away? October has already come and {almost} gone.
What do your Halloween plans entail? For many of us, the actual night, which falls on a not-so-fun Wednesday this year, will consist of trick-or-treating with our little ones all dressed up in costumes of their choosing. An evening with way too much candy and possible battles to relinquish said candy, it's just one of those holidays the kids can't resist.
We have bags upon bags of candy just waiting for you too. Because unless you want to turn off your lights...and maybe the doorbell ringer too, the kids will be a-coming for their treats.
And while candy is a Halloween must, there are tons of other fun items to consider too. Full Disclosure: We do not have your scary and elaborate haunted decor or your costumes.
But we do have loads of candy, Autumn ciders and beer, party ware, decor, and of course, every kind of pumpkin you could ever want.
Here's Your Halloween… Read More
What if you could enhance the flavors of your favorite wines?
What if you could taste delicious high-end wines, pair them with wonderful foods, learn a ton, and go home with a set of crystal wine glasses that are not only attractive but are designed specifically to delight your taste buds?
On October 16th, 17th and 18th, Bristol Farms and Riedel will host wine tasting events at our South Pasadena, West Hollywood, and Newport Beach locations, respectively. We are honored to partner with Riedel, a family-run company of glassmakers who share our vision of bringing you the best flavor experiences from every corner of the world.
Riedel: 11 Generations of Crystal Glass Expertise
The Riedel family has been in the crystal glass business since the late 17th century. They began as traders, eventually expanding into design and manufacturing. Claus Josef Riedel, representing the 9th generation of the Riedel glassware family business, introduced minimalist long-stemmed… Read More
Summer is over, and Fall has arrived, bringing all sorts of exciting flavors and fun with it. Giant pumpkins perfect for your front door stoop, rich and delightfully sweet pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, dark, full-bodied beers and spicy sausages, and of course, crisp autumn apples.
Pumpkins
First things first: Whether you're looking for traditional pumpkins to carve into jack-o'-lanterns or rarer varieties to accent your fall-themed decorations, we've got you covered.
We source our pumpkins from Van Groningen & Sons, a family-run farm in Northern California. They've been supplying top-quality produce since 1922, and this year is no different. We have pumpkins in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and prices. No need to travel deep into the country to get your holiday pumpkins, because we'll bring the farm to you. Take a look and be amazed.
Organic Autumn Apples
Versatile, healthy and delicious, apples are a key component of a holiday cooking strategy… Read More
We hope you’ve been following along as we journey through the cuisines of different cultures. We’ve finally arrived in France, a culture renowned for its food. Where do we begin? At breakfast, of course. And no French breakfast would be complete without a selection of fruit preserves from Bonne Maman.
BREAKFAST IN PARIS
The traditional Parisian breakfast will commence with a bread item, perhaps a toasted brioche tartine with cultured butter and wildflower honey. Add to that a warm croissant and an espresso with a dash of milk. Your choice of jam will determine the character of your meal. A tablespoon of Bonne Maman’s Lemon Curd will transform your buttered tartine into a smooth, rich treat you’ll need to close your eyes to savor properly. A dollop of their Raspberry or Apricot Preserves applied to the croissant, on the other hand, will provide a jolt of sweetness that will contrast nicely with each sip of espresso.
IT'S NOT A JAM. IT'S A "PRESERVE."
According to… Read More
Compartés
handmade L.A. chocolate since 1950
We’re so thrilled to announce that we are now carrying Compartés’ deliciously creative chocolate bars in our West Hollywood store. The unique and trend-setting chocolatier has been hand making decadent creations for nearly 70 years but is most recently known for their striking packaging and use of unexpected local ingredients like California avocados, fruit from L.A. farmers markets, and donuts from some of L.A.’s best donut shops. They’ve been featured on Oprah’s FavoriteThings 3 times and have also won countless awards for their packaging designs. If you haven’t tried this local chocolate yet, now is the time to see what all of the (much-deserved) hype is about!
Official Tasting this Saturday, August 18th - 11am-2pm at our West Hollywood store
If you haven’t tried this local chocolate yet, now is the time to see what all of the (much-deserved) hype is about! Read More
Feeling Hot...Hot...Hot!
So now that you've seized the day and stocked up on Hatch chiles, it's time to head on into the kitchen! When cooking, you have options, but we'd recommend roasting over open flame if possible. The broiler method is our second favorite technique!
If you're saving the spice for later, we've got you covered with how to freeze and secure your hatch chiles for up to one year.
How to: Roast Hatch Chiles at Home
Over open flame:
This is the preferred method but requires a gas stove and extreme attention and care.
Turn on one of your burners to medium high heat.
Place Hatch chile directly on flame for 2 minutes on each side, carefully rotating with long tongs OR
Keep chile in tongs or on long skewer and continuously rotate.
Continue rotating chile with tongs until all sides are blistered and charred.
Transfer chile to bowl and cover tightly with foil for 30 minutes.
Remove from bowl, rinse under cool water and using fingers, gently peel… Read More
Camarena Tequila x Hatch Chile
We're going to spice things up, literally. We’ve been celebrating the Hatch chile for years and with its popularity, we don't expect that to end. Not only can the Hatch chile spice up your favorite dishes, but it's also going to spice up your favorite cocktails. After Hatch met Tequila, we knew there was a collaboration was coming. We bring you the Hatch Chile Margarita made with 100% blue weber agave Camarena tequila.Notes of toasted agave, fresh green herbs and vibrant citrus pair nicely with the spice of Hatch. Whether you're hosting a gathering or feeling extra festive on Taco Tuesday, this spice is going to have you feeling nice.
Hatch, you're a real catch.
Camarena Hatch Chile Margarita
Ingredients:
1-1/2 oz Infused Camarena Tequila
Infuse 1/2 cup of Camarena Tequila with 2 hatch chiles (roasted, skinned, seeded and stemmed)
1 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Lime Juice
Preparation:
Infuse Camarena by adding hatch chiles… Read More
It’s that time of year again. Summer is almost over and school will be back in session in just a couple of weeks. Help the kids get excited about the new school year with some stylish and eco-friendly backpacks, lunch bags, and a super nifty self-sealing tupperware and plastic bag alternatives. With fun prints and colors to suit every kind of student, your kiddo will be stoked about the brand-new gear.
Love Bags
The Love Bags company is determined to change how we think about bags. These bags are durable, washable, reusable, and come in a variety of fun colors and prints. The bags themselves are actually made from recycled plastic bottles! From their "Stash Backpack" to the "Lunch Munch" to options for mom too, there's a bag for everyone and everything! The kids will love the Lunch Munch cooler bag too - super functional and colorful - it has PBJs, carrots, and cafeteria fun written all over it!
Kidbasix
KidBasix is a group of innovators creating food and drink ware… Read More
National Tequila Day
Tuesday, July 24th is National Tequila Day! Save 25% off ALL Tequila (375 ml or larger!)
Grab a lime and don’t forget the salt; it’s time for some tequila! In celebration of National Tequila Day, enjoy 25% off nearly fifty tequila varieties including Casamigos, Don Julio, Casa Nobles and so many more! We invite you to grow your spirits collection and experiment with new styles of this historically enriched spirit. Once you’ve selected that perfect bottle, have fun concocting a Spicy Margarita, Paloma, or even Mexican Mule!
Mix things up with a Spicy Mexican Mule; you heard that right!
With tequila savings at Bristol Farms, you’ll be able to try out exciting new cocktails, like this twist on the classic vodka Moscow Mule.
Many great things have come out of Hollywood, including the Mule. With the flavors of spicy ginger and lime, it is no wonder that tequila had to make its’ debut into this tasty cocktail.
Believe it or not, in moderation… Read More
