Farmers Market Fresh: Vibrant Plant-Driven Cooking Featuring Chef Aliza Sokolow

Cookbook author and produce champion Aliza Sokolow brings her vibrant, California-forward cooking philosophy to the Discovery demo stage with a dish that celebrates the beauty of quality, local produce. Known for her joyful approach to farmers market cooking, Aliza will show attendees how to build a plant-driven dish that’s colorful, nutrient-rich, and full of sunny California flavor. She’ll demonstrate how to make her Moroccan Orange and Olive Salad, featuring Divina Cured Olives, Cypress Grove Cheese, Joon Pistachios and Marmalade Grove’s artisanal marmalade in a clever, savory application. This demo highlights how to layer sweetness, acidity, and bright citrus aromatics into a salad everyone will love.

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At Discovery Kitchen, California culinary techniques meet specialty food innovation as local chefs remix Winter FancyFaire* exhibitor products into delectable creations, live onstage. Head to Discovery Point (Booth 4631) to grab a seat and taste the magic of specialty foods.

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Aliza J. Sokolow is an Emmy Award–winning author, chef, and media personality whose work seamlessly blends culinary creativity with impactful storytelling. Her debut children’s book, This Is What I Eat (Random House Kids, 2023), encourages young readers to explore and enjoy healthy eating in a joyful, colorful, and accessible way. Aliza is also a regular guest on FOX 11’s Good Day LA, where she shares vibrant, health-forward recipes designed to inspire home cooks of all ages. Aliza’s career began on Jamie Oliver’s groundbreaking Food Revolution, where her work as a food stylist helped the show earn an Emmy Award, along and two additional nominations, and a James Beard Media Award. Her culinary and visual storytelling has been featured in The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Architectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal, and The Los Angeles Times, and she’s appeared on ABC, CBS, KCRW’s Good Food, and more.