Anah Eats

06/29/2026

Sweet!!

🍫 Vendor Applications Are NOW OPEN for the California Chocolate Expo – Redding! 🍫

Are you a chocolatier, bean-to-bar chocolate maker, confectioner, bakery, artisan food producer, artist, crafter, or small business looking to reach enthusiastic holiday shoppers?

Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Red Lion Hotel in Redding, California, for one of Northern California's premier artisan chocolate shopping events!

The California Chocolate Expo brings together talented makers from across the United States—and around the world—to celebrate craft chocolate, gourmet foods, and handcrafted products. Guests attend specifically to discover unique creations, meet the makers behind them, sample incredible flavors, and shop for the holidays.

✨ Why vendors love exhibiting with us:

🍫 Dedicated shoppers who come ready to buy
📈 Vendors consistently report outstanding sales
🎁 Perfect timing during the holiday shopping season
🌎 An opportunity to exhibit alongside artisan makers from across the country and internationally
📣 Social media promotion included with every vendor package
🏆 Complimentary entry into the People's Choice Competition for food vendors
⭐ Premium vendor packages include optional entry into the Best of Show Competition
🎟️ Optional participation in our VIP Special Tasting Program, introducing your products to 350 VIP guests while earning a booth discount
🚗 Traveling from more than two hours away? Ask us about our travel discount.

We're looking for:

🍫 Chocolatiers & Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Makers
🍪 Bakeries & Confectioners
🧀 Specialty Food Producers
☕ Coffee, Tea & Beverage Companies
🎨 Artists & Crafters
🛍️ Boutique Retailers
💼 Local Businesses
🤝 Community Organizations & Sponsors

Vendor packages begin at just $125 and include tables, chairs, vendor passes, social media promotion, and the opportunity to connect directly with hundreds of passionate chocolate lovers and holiday shoppers.

📍 Red Lion Hotel
1830 Hilltop Dr.
Redding, CA 96002

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM

🍬 Food vendors are required to provide 750+ micro samples. Sampling is one of the biggest reasons our vendors experience such strong sales—it gives shoppers a chance to fall in love with your products before they buy.

Vendor spaces are limited, and several categories fill quickly each year.

🍫 Apply today:
https://californiachocolateexpo.com/vendors

Come be part of an unforgettable celebration of artisan chocolate, gourmet food, creativity, and small business. We'd love to have you join us!

03/19/2026

03/18/2026

Golden hour, good food, and even better company 🌿🍷

We stopped at Sam’s Social Club during their lounge hours and ended up with the most relaxed, dreamy afternoon on their covered patio—perfect spring weather and nowhere to rush off to.

We started with the smoked trout dip (with housemade chips + endive 😍), then slightly overestimated our pizza capacity… thinking they’d be smaller. Spoiler: they were not. We definitely went home with leftovers—and zero regrets.

🍕 Margherita — crushed tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil (simple and perfect)
🌶 Country Pizza — housemade sausage, smoked mozzarella, pickled fresno chiles, castelvetrano olives, arugula (spicy, savory, SO good...SOOO spicy 🥵🤣)

Between the blooming flowers lining the vineyards on our drive and the sheep casually grazing through the rows (my sister was obsessed 🐑), it felt like the kind of slow, sweet afternoon you wish you could bottle up.

If you’re headed toward Calistoga for wine tasting, this is such a cute stop to ease into the day. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

03/06/2026

There are meals that taste good… and then there are meals that taste like a place. 🌊🥖

Every time I drive through Pescadero, I fall a little more in love with that stretch of coast. The artichoke fields rolling along the highway, the salty air, the quiet charm of the town — it’s impossible not to leave with something delicious.

This last time it was a loaf of artichoke garlic herb bread from the legendary Arcangeli Grocery Company — the kind of bread that already smells like dinner before you even slice it.

So naturally… it became crostini.

Golden toasted slices piled high with:
✨ garlic sautéed chicken
✨ tangy artichoke hearts
✨ smoky bacon (because obviously)
✨ creamy melted brie
✨ artichoke aioli
✨ finished with fresh garlic greens for that bright little bite of spring

Every bite is crunchy, creamy, garlicky, and rich in the best possible way.

And because a meal like this deserves a proper partner, I opened a bottle of Pecorino from Terre di Chieti (Niro Di Citra) — crisp, citrusy, and bright enough to cut through all that buttery brie and bacon. 🍷

This is the kind of food that makes people gather in the kitchen.
The kind where someone reaches for just one more crostini… five times. (Guilty. 🙋‍♀️)

Coastal bread.
Good wine.
Garlic in the air.

Honestly?
That’s my love language.

02/24/2026

SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA IS BACK NEXT WEEK!

I’ll be baking fresh sourdough focaccia and I’m officially opening up pre-orders now.

Flavors available:
🧄 Garlic
🌿 Rosemary Green Olive
🧀🌶 Cheddar–Mozzarella Jalapeño

These are slow-fermented, airy on the inside, golden and crisp on the edges, with that beautiful olive oil richness that makes focaccia completely irresistible.

Perfect for:
• Slicing thick for the ultimate sandwich
• Dipping in good olive oil + balsamic
• Toasting and slathering with butter
• Serving alongside soup or pasta
• Or honestly… tearing off pieces straight from the loaf while it’s still warm

🥖 Singles: $3.50
🥖 Full Loaves: $21

They will be fresh, fragrant, and absolutely drool-worthy. If you’ve had my sourdough before, you already know. If you haven’t… this is your sign.

Comment or message me to claim yours — I bake based on pre-orders and these will go fast.

Let’s make your kitchen smell like heaven next week. 🥖🔥

02/11/2026

02/05/2026

01/20/2026

🍫 THE CALIFORNIA CHOCOLATE EXPO
The California Chocolate Expo is a premier shopping event celebrating craft chocolate, artisan confections, and handmade goods.
Hosted at the Red Lion Hotel in Redding, the Expo brings together talented chocolatiers, chocolate makers, confectioners, and specialty vendors offering everything from bold dark chocolate bars to creamy milk confections and gourmet treats.
Craft chocolate events spotlight independent makers and small-batch craftsmanship—and your admission helps support the production of this unique experience while giving you rare access to so many artisans in one place.
Beyond chocolate, you’ll find local artists, crafters, and small businesses, creative character appearances throughout the day, and the chance to vote in the Best of Show – People’s Choice Award.
Whether you’re a devoted chocolate lover or just enjoy shopping small and discovering something special, the California Chocolate Expo is a must-attend experience.

🎟️ ADMISSION & ARRIVAL WINDOWS
⭐ VIP EARLY ENTRY PACKAGE — $40
Early Entry: Saturday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Get in before the crowds with front-of-the-line access.
Choose ONE:
🍫 The Dark Package – For bold, rich flavors
🥛 The Milk Package – For creamy indulgence
VIP Includes:
Premium chocolate bar with inclusion
Gift card for a bonbon (redeemable at Anah Roll’s booth)
Exclusive tasting experience with select vendors (TBD)
Convenient event bag for samples, swag & business cards

🎫 GENERAL ADMISSION — $15
Arrival Windows (choose one):
12:30 – 2:00 pm
2:00 – 3:30 pm
3:30 – 5:00 pm

🕔 LATE ENTRY — $10
Arrival Window: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Enjoy a more relaxed experience with fewer crowds and last-chance sales.
Please note: product and vendor availability may be limited.

👶 CHILDREN 8 & UNDER — FREE

🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hottelproductions/california-chocolate-expo-2026

01/14/2026

01/13/2026