http://www.mooneyfarms.com en michael@mc2design.com Copyright 2012 2012-09-13T23:41:12+00:00 /news/mooney-farms-in-california-bountiful/ /news/mooney-farms-in-california-bountiful//#When:20:18:45Z Mooney Farms has been featured in the March issue of California Bountiful magazine! The article, written by Toni Scott, tells the Mooney family story, the start and growth of the family business and also outlines the process of drying California sun dried tomatoes.  For the full story, please click on the following link: Under the California Sun ~Photos Curtesey of Richard Green Photography 2013-03-11T20:18:45+00:00 /news/americas-heartland-featuring-mooney-farms-1/ /news/americas-heartland-featuring-mooney-farms-1//#When:15:40:15Z Mooney Farms was recently featured in America's Heartland. Click through to watch the video. 2012-07-13T15:40:15+00:00 /news/mooney-farms-featured-in-country-woman-magazine-/ /news/mooney-farms-featured-in-country-woman-magazine-//#When:20:47:42Z Pick up a copy of the August/Sept issue of Country Woman Magazine later this month featuring the article, "A Taste of Sunshine" about Mooney Farms! Also included are a number of Sun Dried Tomato recipes; Tuscan Sun Dried Tomato Jam & one of our 2011 Contest Winning Recipes, Bella's Rockefeller Siciliana! 2012-07-06T20:47:42+00:00 /news/fancy-food-show-2012-in-washington-dc-was-a-huge-success/ /news/fancy-food-show-2012-in-washington-dc-was-a-huge-success//#When:21:09:53Z Mary Mooney & Chef Richie Hirshen delighted all who visited the Bella Sun Luci booth 2012-06-26T21:09:53+00:00 /news/announcing-mooney-farms-new-partnership-with-the-morning-star-company/ /news/announcing-mooney-farms-new-partnership-with-the-morning-star-company//#When:21:34:02Z Mooney Farms and The Morning Star Company have announced a new partnership between the Mooney Family and the premium California tomato processor, The Morning Star Company. This new partnership, the Mooney Star tomato drying facility, will combine technologies and expertise that will bring the former Valley Sun facility to a new level. Due to their respective core competences, Mooney Farms will absorb Valley Sun’s food service and retail commitments, while Morning Star will absorb the ingredient commitments.   The Mooney Family will continue to manage all stages of production for the Bella Sun Luci Premium Line of Products. Bella Sun Luci tomatoes are sun dried in one of the world’s largest and most advanced processing facilities, where state of the art technology and equipment ensure year round availability and a product of unparalleled quality…just a few reasons why Bella Sun Luci is the leader in Sun Dried Tomatoes.   The new partnership will allow Mooney Farms to continue to bring its customers the Premium Quality, Flavor and Value they have come to expect from Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes for years to come.         2012-05-11T21:34:02+00:00 /news/2012-winter-fancy-food-concludes-/ /news/2012-winter-fancy-food-concludes-//#When:21:34:12Z The new Califronia crop of 2011 Arbequina EVOO was a hit, as well as the new introduction of our fifth innovative flavored sun-dried tomato bag, Greek Oregano!  There was a great interest in exporting our products worldwide, locations including Dubai and Australia. Thanks to all who visited the booth, and look foward to a successsful year together. A special thanks to Chef Richie for a spectacular presentation of our sun-dried tomato products, and his expertise in Italian! Buon Appetito. 2012-01-20T21:34:12+00:00 /news/-2012-san-francisco-fancy-food-show-/ /news/-2012-san-francisco-fancy-food-show-//#When:20:54:24Z Come by our booth at the 2012 San Francisco Fancy Food Show to see some of our newest items including our Bella Sun Luci Julienne-Cut with Greek Oregano, Basil, and garlic. Stop by and sample some of our delicious dishes being prepared by Chef Richi! Hope to see you there! 2011-12-28T20:54:24+00:00 /news/episode-715-of-americas-heartland-airs-this-week-featuring-mooney-farms-/ /news/episode-715-of-americas-heartland-airs-this-week-featuring-mooney-farms-//#When:19:10:24Z Learn about the Mooney Family Story... Episode 715 of America’s Heartland airs this week featuring Mooney Farms and Bella Sun Luci Products! You can watch it on RFD-TV on Wednesdays at 8pm EST and again on Sundays at 11:30pm EST. It’s also airing on PBS and public television stations across the country. Check with your local PBS/public television station for airdates and times. You can also view stories and the show at: http://www.americasheartland.org/episodes/episode_715/red_ripe_opportunities.htm 2011-12-14T19:10:24+00:00 /news/try-this-simple-yet-elegant-appetizer/ /news/try-this-simple-yet-elegant-appetizer//#When:17:14:24Z Baked Ricotta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Oldways Bring the fresh flavors of Italy to your table with this simple yet elegant appetizer. Use very fresh sheep's milk ricotta if you can find it. Recipe from an Italian Summer, newly collected by The Silver Spoon Kitchen, (Phaidon Press, 2010). Ingredients:  2 2/3 cups fresh ricotta 2 heaping tablespoons chopped, fresh mixed flat-leaf parsley, basil, marjoram, and/or thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 11 ounces sun-dried tomatoes 1 cup pitted black olives 1 cup shelled pistachio nuts 11 ounces ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped olive oil, for drizzling 4 basil leaves, torn 6 slices rustic bread, lightly toasted Instructions:  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease 6 individual 4-ounce ramekins and dust with flour. Combine the ricotta and herbs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture among the ramekins, and arrange the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. 2. While the ricotta bakes, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and pistachios on a large cutting board and finely chop. Put the fresh tomatoes in a bowl, season with salt, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with the torn basil leaves. 3. Arrange the toasted bread on individual small plates. Run a knife around the edges of the ramekins and turn the baked ricotta out onto the bread. Spoon the sun-dried tomato pesto on one side, and the chopped tomatoes on the other. Drizzle with olive oil and serve warm. Yield:  4-6 Servings 2011-12-02T17:14:24+00:00 /news/come-to-raleys-on-notre-dame-in-chico-and-sample-some-of-our-delicious-holiday-appetizers/ /news/come-to-raleys-on-notre-dame-in-chico-and-sample-some-of-our-delicious-holiday-appetizers//#When:22:37:24Z Come by Raley’s on Notre Dame in Chico and sample some of our delicious holiday appetizers! Lisa Mooney will be serving up these tasty treats in person.  Friday Dec 2, 2-6pm &  Saturday Dec 3 10am-2pm. Raley's- Chico 2485 Notre Dame Blvd. Chico, CA 95928 530-895-0933 Buon Appetito! We look forward to seeing you there!   2011-12-01T22:37:24+00:00