Open in NewsBreak

4K

Posts

10K

Followers

Localish
Website

Good food. Good people. Good living. Localish is all about bringing out the good in America’s cities.

abc.com

Santa Rosa

Northern California woodworker giving a new life to wood burned in fires

2024-07-31

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4MWcto_0ujShMNj00

Jesse Almos gets excited when he talks about cutting into wood. "It's like, Christmas. I mean, it's just like, you never know what you're going to get," he says.

The Santa Rosa, California woodworker has been working with wood since he was a boy.

"I never really had a father figure in my life, so I kind of always built benches and work areas in every house we lived in, and kind of just self-taught on the woodworking and fell in love with it through the years," says Almos.

Over the last decade, dozens of fires have burned in and around the city of Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County region. known worldwide for its wine.

Almos, who began taking his wares to farmers markets in 2011, was often asked by potential customers if he could build tables or furniture out of the burned wood on their properties.

"Especially with all the downed trees and the material that was basically taken to the dump," says Almos.

His business took off, mostly through word of mouth and Instagram.

"I'm just trying to save some of that wood and put it back in the homes of, you know, the community," says Almos

Sitting alone in his rented space surrounded by drying wood, Jesse reflects on his work.

"I hope my customers see the passion that I have and what I build. I'm somewhat of a perfectionist, I've been told that. I just really enjoy it, so I hope it shows," says Almos.

UPDATE : It is with great sadness that we have to update this story. Jesse Almos passed away on July 21. He is survived by his 10-year-old son and mother Patty Almos. His family has created a GoFundMe page, if you would like to make a contribution in his honor.

emoji_sad
emoji_like
2

Comments / 4

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

nickscookingclub

user · 11.9K followers

These Ritz Cracker Sandwiches Vanish Before the Party Starts

Ritz Party Sandwiches transform familiar buttery crackers into warm, savory appetizers that are exactly the right size for grabbing from a crowded table. Cheese and flavorful sandwich fillings sit between pairs of crackers, creating miniature bites with a crisp exterior and rich center. As they bake, the cheese melts, the filling warms, and the crackers become even more aromatic without losing the delicate texture that makes Ritz crackers so recognizable. Each small sandwich delivers salt, butter, cheese, and savory flavor in one or two bites, which explains why people rarely stop after taking only one. The recipe does not require elaborate pastry, specialty bread, or hours of preparation, yet the completed tray looks more thoughtful than simply opening a box of crackers. It is party food built around convenience without tasting like the cook took an obvious shortcut.

1d

Delicious Recipes

user · 7.1K followers

Grandma Was Right About Potatoes and Onions

Sometimes the most memorable food begins with ingredients so ordinary that their transformation feels almost unfair. Southern Fried Taters and Onions take potatoes, sliced onion, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper and turn them into a skillet full of golden edges, tender centers, and deep savory flavor. As the potatoes cook, some pieces crisp against the hot pan while others remain soft enough to soak up the sweetness released by the onions. That mix of textures is what makes a simple recipe so hard to leave alone. Every serving contains a few crunchy bites, several buttery-soft slices, and caramelized onion tucked between them. No cream sauce, specialty cheese, or expensive meat is required to make the skillet smell like a proper country breakfast or old-fashioned family supper.

2d