What do South African wines, the auto industry, and gelato have in common? Ojai's own Sanders Marvin. He joins us to talk about closing his shop next to the Arcade, and focusing on catering, popup events and wholesale of his distinctive gourmet frozen treats known for innovative flavors such as Pixie Had a Moment, Valhrona Chocolate and Godfather Sicilian Pistachio.

In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, we sit down with the founder of Sanders & Sons, Ojai’s go-to spot for handcrafted frozen gourmet delights. But before he was dreaming up decadent flavors, Sanders helped introduce South African wines to the world in the 1980s and navigated the high-stakes world of automotive manufacturing as an executive.

We talk about his fascinating career pivots, his training in Bologna, Italy with a master gelatiere, connection to Minnesota’s celebrated Native American restaurant Owamni, and, of course, the art of making exceptional gelato. Tune in for a conversation as rich and satisfying as his signature scoops. 🍦

Sanders brings us into the world of sourcing the finest ingredients, developing relationships with local restaurants and much more.

We did not talk about ancient rope-making technologies, Argentinian beaver infestations or the Nikola Jokic's trade.

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