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Local Connection: Santa Cruz SPCA
Aptos Natural Foods has been thrilled to partner with the Santa Cruz SPCA for our Annual Block Party for the past several years. At that...
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GF Chicken Tenders with Tamarind Dipping Sauce
by Brisia@bridgingpalates Tamarind has been used in many culinary dishes throughout Asia and is also common in Hispanic and Caribbean...
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Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
by Brisia@bridgingpalates These spring rolls are quick and easy to prepare. A fun and interactive way to spend the afternoon with the...
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Local Connection: Save Our Shores
As you all may be aware, the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on our local non-profits! The urgency to mitigate risk factors has also...
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Purple Pickled Deviled Eggs by Brisia@bridgingpalates
Coloring eggs has never been more nutritious! This Easter skip the food dye and make a batch of bright, colorful and playful creamy...
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Zoodles with Pow Pow Peanut Sauce by Brisia@bridgingpalates
With a name like Pow Pow Peanut Sauce you can’t go wrong. I can really eat spoonfuls of this sauce and drown my noodles in it. I just...